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Opinion 98-23
… at Law Village of Pelham 1 Note that, as of September 1, 1974, villages no longer have the power to adopt ordinances (see, e.g., 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 135). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… (DEP) and DOB are the agencies primarily responsible for handling construction noise complaints. DEP is … being issued by DEP. However, inspectors did not visit the locations until an average of five days after the … financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarOpinion 93-5
… of late publication of notice of hearing) TOWN LAW, §108; COUNTY LAW, §227: Where a town budget is finally adopted … Law, §108. You ask whether the town should petition the county legislative board to validate the town's failure to … the general election, except that in towns in Westchester County, the hearing "shall be held" on or before the tenth …
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
… funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that was intended for special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private not-for-profit company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 … small children to pay your plumber and support your for-profit camps is reprehensible. I thank District Attorney …
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
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of Charlton – Internal Controls Overbilled Receivables for Water Operations (Saratoga County) In 2013, the board … segregated and compensating controls were not established. For example, the water clerk is responsible for billing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Lockport – Asphalt Millings Inventory (2025M-55)
… accurate inventory of the millings the Town should have on hand. Update the sale price of millings in accordance with … should have been sold for $9,875 based on average market prices at the time of the sale, a difference of $8,946. … reconciling inventory records to physical inventory on hand, monitoring physical inventory safeguards such as video …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Northern District Richard Hartunian today announced … of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough for allegedly stealing campaign funds and falsely collecting … Scarborough” campaign committee and then using those funds for personal expenses. The 11-count federal indictment …
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
… New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up) (2019-F-45) An audit …
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
… federal aid to balance its budgets through 2025. By 2026, the MTA faces a budget gap of over $2 billion and … billion by 2030, including all bonds backed by congestion pricing revenues to pay for its 2020-2024 capital program. … for capital projects and include revenue from congestion pricing, the mansion tax and internet sales taxes, then debt …
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
… budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … and protections, leaving public resources more vulnerable to misuse. “This year’s state budget follows two years of … growth in state revenues. This makes it imperative to follow through with plans to bolster state rainy-day …
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
… NYC faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps …
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
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … and opportunities for investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” … the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. Making sure our …
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
… and closed landfills, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these … active and closed landfills according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
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
… DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney … a unit of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department, for embezzlement of more than $38,000 from Putnam Engine and … P. DiNapoli said: "Former treasurer Robert Gerardi fell for an online scam and stole nearly $40,000 to pay for it, …
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
… of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested … New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should … Schneiderman. “When public officials abuse their position for financial gain, there will be consequences. Since 2011, …
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
… and improvements over the next two decades, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … inconvenience for residents and businesses. New York needs to significantly invest in this area, or we're going to suffer the consequences. Unfortunately, paying for these …
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
… million higher than the latest projections largely due to strong personal income tax receipts, according to the state monthly cash report and a mid-year report on … settlement dollars. “New York’s cash position continues to improve with higher-than-expected tax collections and …
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
… his attempt to embezzle funds from a decedent’s estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. … States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service for their continued partnership to combat fraud." U.S. … attorney, flouted his fiduciary duty to the estate for which he was administrator. He directed fees from the …
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
… program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts and a stronger economy,”DiNapoli said. “Over the coming months, the MTA will have to work closely with its funding partners to close the $15 billion gap in its capital program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 90-63
… -- Appropriations and Expenditures (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63