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Opinion 98-23
… thirty m.p.h. may be applicable "throughout" a village, it is clear that section 1643 prohibits a village-wide speed … any "designated area" of the village. Rather, a village is authorized to establish a speed limit at less than thirty … of section 1643 indicates that the intent of the statute is to generally authorize a uniform minimum speed limit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Construction is reshaping the city's skyline but the accompanying noise of construction activities is not always welcome by New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "The … for handling construction noise complaints. DEP is responsible for responding to 311 construction noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarOpinion 93-5
… TOWN LAW, §108; COUNTY LAW, §227: Where a town budget is finally adopted before the date specified in Town Law, … the fact that the public hearing on the preliminary budget is held, on proper notice, later than the dated specified in … One defect which may be validated pursuant to section 227 is the failure to perform an act within the time prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far … Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Stealing from the public is bad enough, but exploiting small children to pay your … are prosecuting the case under the supervision of Gregory C. Pavlides, Bureau Chief, and Kristen A. Kane and Christina …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Audits have been completed for Broome Co Town of Charlton Conesus No 1 Fire Dist Conesus Vol Fire Dept Town of Franklin Genesee Co Ind Dev Agency Greenville Fire Dist Town of Knox City of … Dept Town of Richmondville Village of Suffern and Ulster Co …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Lockport – Asphalt Millings Inventory (2025M-55)
… the existing road to be milled and removed before the road is paved. Millings may be used for certain projects as a … screened. Therefore, the value of the unscreened millings is potentially more than the sale value. Physical safeguards … methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-asphalt-millings-inventory-2025m-55Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… up to 37 years in prison. “The crimes Mr. Scarborough is accused of committing would represent a shameful breach of … there must be one set of rules for everyone and no one is above the law, no matter how powerful or well-connected. I … of New York State Election Law, which says that “[c]ontributions received by a candidate or a political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2018-S-72) Under the Public Authorities Law, the MTA is required to issue an annual report on its mission … One of the goals the MTA cites in its annual report is to provide on-time and reliable service to customers. … monitoring mechanisms to determine whether a licensee is paying the full royalty owed. Since 1992, Downstate Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… MTA’s bad financial situation became a dire problem. It is relying on more than $14 billion in one-time federal aid … last resort, have to borrow to pay for operating costs, as is planned for 2025. DiNapoli called on the MTA to work with … to pay for its 2020-2024 capital program. Debt service is projected to reach $4.3 billion by 2031, $1.5 billion more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “The state’s fiscal position is currently strong, but there is extraordinary uncertainty worldwide. As new economic risks emerge and federal funding is spent down, sustaining large new recurring spending may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… and procurement savings. Similar monitoring of expenses is also needed to ensure underbudgeted items do not offset … to require over $1.5 billion in recurring spending that is not yet budgeted for. Planned spending for asylum seekers is projected at $4.7 billion in FY 2024 and $6.1 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… companies Chemours and conglomerate 3M to issue an annual environmental justice report detailing—above and beyond legal requirements—what … behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… DiNapoli. "Before landfills begin to reach capacity, it is critical that local governments plan for future costs that … liabilities for landfills totaling $298 million, which is the estimated amount they expect to pay over a 30-year … the city an estimated $400,000 per year. Monroe County is receiving lower revenue-sharing payments for recyclables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police, … who abuse public trust." NYSP Superintendent George P. Beach II said: "I want to commend our Troopers along with our … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… will also pay back a portion of her salary. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation … Churns. The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella, who is assisted by Deputy Bureau Chief Antoine Karam. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… Agency to just maintain the existing infrastructure is $22 billion through the year 2030. The state Department of … that supply residents and businesses with water. It is paid for primarily from fees and property taxes. In … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… DiNapoli said. “While the current financial situation is positive, we still need to see how holiday sales and Wall … a year earlier. The General Fund balance of $10.7 billion is $2.7 billion higher than last year, but $358.5 million … called Open Book New York ( http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… Postal Inspection Service, his scheme was exposed and he is now a convicted felon," said State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the estate’s assets held by the Comptroller, which is the maximum fee allowed by New York law. Parisi did not … of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts … the MTA’s financial outlook. Additionally, the MTA is making progress toward its goal of finding $1.5 billion in … than revenues. The authority’s most immediate challenge is funding its next capital program without putting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 90-63
… for the senior citizens of the sponsor municipality or school district. You ask whether a public library may fund a … all the senior citizens of the sponsoring municipality or school district. Education Law, §255(1) authorizes municipalities and school districts to establish a public library and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63