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Full- and Part-Time Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… wage for your full career in public service. “Full-time” is defined by your employer, but must be at least six hours … a five-day week. Part-Time Employment Part-time employment is credited as the lesser of: number of days worked ÷ 260 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/full-and-part-time-service-creditOpinion 90-9
… of this article". Therefore, since section 5-524 is contained in Article 5 of the Village Law, it is our … budgetary transfers, section 5-520(4) provides that: [t]he board of trustees , during a fiscal year, by resolution, … by chapter 9 of the Laws of 1982, provides that "(t)he board of trustees may determine, by resolution, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 91-49
… owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county legislative body "may, when … therein...". We have interpreted similar authority in Village Law, §6-612 (and its predecessor statutes) to … 6 provides that unneeded county real property may be sold or leased only to the highest responsible bidder after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 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
… with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that … that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided services to pre-school children in the communities of Far Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg …
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
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Broome County … a disaster recovery plan. Auditors also found the county is not monitoring or enforcing its USB removable media …
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 … additions, reductions and ending balance. Therefore, he could not determine an accurate inventory of the millings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-asphalt-millings-inventory-2025m-55DiNapoli: 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
… concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many provisions weaken essential … the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “The state’s fiscal position is currently strong, but there is extraordinary uncertainty worldwide. As new economic risks …
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-growComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… and United States Attorney for the Northern District Richard Hartunian today announced the arrest and indictment … with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and … and bring corrupt officials to justice." U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian said, “Today’s indictments demonstrate …
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: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common … protected from the impact of climate change is a top priority.” The Fund engages with portfolio companies … the company agrees to implement the proposal’s request, it is withdrawn by the Fund. Climate Risk Shareholder Proposals …
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
… accountability. Gerardi violated his most basic duty when he decided to use the funds entrusted to his care to cover … that Robert Gerardi violated the public trust when he used his authority to steal funds that were meant to … of 10 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for …
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 … water loss, in some cases exceeding 50 percent, which is likely coming from undetected deterioration, breaks or …
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 … from the previous year. This year-over-year increase is primarily due to large estate tax collections received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-year