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Opinion 89-32
… treasurer has a prohibited conflict of interest in a lease pursuant to which the county rents a gravel pit from a … the treasurer does not have a prohibited interest in the lease, the treasurer's interest must be disclosed. You ask … of interest by virtue of the county's renewal of a lease of a gravel pit from a corporation of which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state … Thomas P DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherOpinion 91-43
… asked us to reconcile two opinions of this Office, 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 6, and 1990 Opns St Comp, No. 90-21, p 50. You suggest that the two are … other than the town clerk. We did not suggest in 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 6, supra , however, that the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Administration of Fellowship Leaves
… least one year upon their return. Six of CUNY's 11 senior college campuses (Brooklyn College, the Graduate Center, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens College) granted 665 fellowships at a cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… of the money in January 2017 but received a payment of only $26,699. At that time, the defendant allegedly claimed … case didn't have a lot of money to invest, and they were only hoping for a small return. Instead they lost what little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 2002-4
… and other applicable laws and regulations, including any permit requirements. The town must determine that the … owner and will primarily serve town purposes. The dredging work may be carried out by the town highway superintendent … and material therefor. Section 81(1)(g) was intended to permit towns a means to ensure that those who utilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 95-23
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- … by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 2000-11
… of highways or by the town board, serves at the pleasure of the superintendent. You ask whether a deputy town … by a town board pursuant to Town Law §32(2) serves at the pleasure of the highway superintendent or the town board. … of highways shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the town superintendent of highways. If the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Opinion 90-47
… its "employees". Since it is our policy to render opinions only on matters which are of general concern to the … action against an insured. Like an insurance company, the only time the Attorney General can deny a defense based upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Available Options – Article 14 Benefits
… your lifetime, with the additional guarantee that if you live for less than five years or ten years after retirement, … period. Alternative Options If the options described here do not meet your needs, we will consider written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , New Rochelle City School District , Port Jefferson Union Free School District and the Portville Central School … and low unassigned fund balance. Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (Suffolk … New Rochelle City School District Port Jefferson Union Free School District and the Portville Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… Mary Rain’s office. In February, the former clerk – Mary Jo Guyette – was charged by the St. Lawrence County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 94-8
… those applicable to the fire district treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the office of … district treasurer to hold office until the thirty-first day of December following his or her appointment. During the … with Town Law, §176(4) (see also Town Law, §174[3]), but does not specify any other qualifications for office. We have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of East Greenbush , Town of Elizabethtown , Lockport Housing … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (Rensselaer County) … today announced his office completed audits of the Town of East Greenbush Town of Elizabethtown Lockport Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lincoln – Disbursements (Madison County) The board and former supervisor did not ensure that disbursements were adequately supported … than the board. In addition, 13 claims, totaling $23,116, did not contain sufficient supporting documentation. Lastly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The individual … are just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. Voucher Authorizers can be identified through their … AP Approver 3, Agency AP Mass Approver, and TE Approver 2. Policy Each agency should have proper internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchers