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Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, … New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction … the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… fiscal problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) shareholder resolution. The Fund holds shares of … to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … confessed to DiNapoli’s investigators that he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his … for stealing nearly $46000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos according to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request that the company … Fund Fund is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Funds request that the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… in the past four years, even though more than $1 million is in their accounts. Funds include: Homeless Veterans … compared to the preceding five-year period for Breast Cancer Research, Missing & Exploited Children, Alzheimer's … on its website and only for one of the multiple reports it is required to complete (the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 93-33
… -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) EDUCATION LAW, §2004(1); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in a publication which is entered as second-class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or … operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting records are in such poor condition that city officials were in the dark about the true severity of their fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… growth accelerated in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections … growth accelerated in 2017 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… employee who falsifies retirement records: You are risking arrest and tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I … Retirement System. I thank Cayuga County District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann for partnering with us to protect our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 89-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL … it for Parks Service property needed for construction of a village street. You state that the value of the two parcels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-25
… Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and … means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts); (authority to sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't … costs and lost productivity according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-63
… in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of New York. Generally, governmental entities are not … in Supreme Court a County Court the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 95-28
… by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local government may not authorize such an investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank (hereinafter "FHLB"). General Municipal Law, §11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 90-62
… inability to perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways … is removed from office pursuant to Public Officers Law, §36, or a vacancy in the office is created under Public … of the superintendent to act). Public Officers Law, §36 provides statutory procedures for removal of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… ARTICLE X, §5; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In … confidential. Each regional OTB is a public corporation (Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law [hereinafter "Racing Law"], §502[1]; General Construction Law, §65[b][3]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the … P. DiNapoli. “NFTA has many capital needs, some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s … be completed before the authority’s most pressing needs are met. Additionally, auditors found management does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planning