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Opinion 89-63
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … A municipal housing authority is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking … is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County … fire district money was not properly safeguarded, allowing Stone to steal $9,224. She wrote herself extra salary checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and can force providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said … Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991 to prevent payment delays that could impair services to New York’s most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDetails About the Audit Process
… appended to the end of the final report. Note that we will only include the response itself; any voluminous documents … to Top Report Distribution Draft reports are distributed only to auditee officials, with copies provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… by Mr. Kang's shocking betrayal of his responsibilities. In February 2016, he was dismissed. As the criminal … pursuing this wrongdoing. As U.S. Attorney Bharara states in the indictment, the CRF strictly forbids this conduct, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such … shall so state and shall provide with the bid a signed statement which sets forth in detail the reasons why the … should include the certification or the selected bidder’s statement detailing why the certification cannot be made as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… of City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2024, but staffing at the city Law Department (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), … of at least 50% of tracked services. For example, the Law Department saw the number of cases pending in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the end, I agreed with the advocates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… charities. Today’s plea holds him accountable for his crimes and sends a strong message that thefts like these will … out this mission for almost 250 years, and along with our law enforcement partners will continue to pursue mail thieves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… State Comptroller (OSC) was required to withhold certain county sales tax revenues and to make AIM-Related payments, paid in … payments to towns and villages in Erie County and Nassau County. Officials from the Erie County Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… impact on critical city services and programs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than 21,000. "The pandemic caused a significant decline to the city’s workforce, and it is particularly troubling that turnover continues to outpace hiring," DiNapoli said. "Without the hardworking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… and architecture. The school has affiliated programs at the Pratt Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica … Corporation: Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Medgar Evers College (2011-T-4) State Education … Corporation: Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College (2012-T-2) State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… is to inform agencies of how the premium overtime earnings for “Reported”, employees discussed below, will be calculated and appear on IRS Form W-2 for calendar year 2025 and to provide information on additional groups. Affected Employees: Employees in the groups defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… case, being prosecuted by Attorney General Schneiderman’s office, is the product of a joint investigation with the … in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, is separately charged with stealing thousands of … violation of the $1,000 contribution limit. According to court papers, Tanski evaded the $1,000 limit by providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… are needed. Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro-North Railroad: Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 93-2
… was to be superseded by the new provisions (see McKinney's Sessions Laws of 1977, p 578). In reaching this conclusion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Investment Advisory Committee
… The Investment Advisory Committee advises the Comptroller on general investment issues. The Investment Advisory … reviews and provides a recommendation to the Comptroller on the proposed asset allocation plan developed by the Chief … Fund’s risk profile, investment activity and performance on a periodic basis. Tia Breakley Chief Strategic Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more … launched an investigation. The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and … and hotels, in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Police. “School districts are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is … that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the district to fund her personal shopping,” said DiNapoli. “I thank U.S. … York Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialOpinion 90-43
… to determine their fair meaning (McKinney's Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes, §97, p 211). Doing so in this case, we … Antonopoulou v Beame , 32 NY2d 126, 343 NYS2d 346; City of Rochester v Chiarella , 98 AD2d 8, 470 NYS2d 181, affd 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43