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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… positive outcomes. Three counties did not fully implement CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 88-24
… for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board member's property and used as a part of … for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board members property and used as a part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… “The COVID-19 pandemic led to a major nursing shortage nationwide and in New York City, but Health + Hospitals has … and retain more nurses,” DiNapoli said. “The number of full-time nurses at H+H now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, … to achieve its fiscal targets and provide quality health care to all New Yorkers.” Following the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… salary while working for his private business clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their … unearned wages from the Housing Authority. Chen was placed on leave in June 2023 and his employment was terminated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingOpinion 91-35
… officer and, of those subordinates who are members of a collective bargaining unit, the highest ranking subordinate … Neither the chief nor the lieutenant is a member of a collective bargaining unit. General Municipal Law, §207-m … of municipal police departments who are not members of a collective bargaining unit. That section provides, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital … DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the authority prioritize its most pressing needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of elected official … a public officer who has performed an act which by law works a forfeiture of his office). In this regard, we note … superintendent, for the failure to submit to the town supervisor monthly reports of moneys received). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … to fill out a form listing certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 94-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- … our view that section 207-a(6) confers implied authority on municipalities and fire districts to adopt reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was … Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after serving as … Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-63
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … St Comp No. 88-38, p 75; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-20, p 22; Civil Practice Law and Rules, §§8017; 8019[d]). Section … housing authorities are exempt from court fees. January 22, 1990 Michael Colodner, Esq., Counsel Office of Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… 83-181, p 228; 1973 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] p 147; Gregori v Ace 318 Corp. , 134 Misc 2d 871, 513 NYS2d 621 [NYCoCiv, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… asthma care for children at school-based health centers, home interventions and Medicaid access to medications, … and hospital care. DOH is also proposing to expand its home-based asthma education program to reduce childhood … We are encouraged by the expansion of the state's Medicaid home-based asthma assessment and education program, and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-29
… §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a … of the Department of the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks … the village. Here, the village does not presently own the parcel that it intends to exchange with the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-25
… SYSTEMS -- 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 -- … means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts); (authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 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-95-28DiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… on the public’s dime,” DiNapoli said. “The solution is often the same: oversight, oversight, oversight. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 93-33
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §60(a): A publication entered as second-class matter at a post-office located outside the boundaries of a school … in a publication which is entered as second-class matter at a post office located outside the boundaries of the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance operations. “The city … to address its financial woes. City officials need to get a handle on the city’s finances immediately and create a … accumulated deficits from previous fiscal years. The bill had not yet been submitted to the Governor for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problems