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Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described … misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in and triable in such a court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their … on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of time as a condition of their sentence. The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to a report released today … the past two years,” DiNapoli said. “As personal income tax collections in April of 2015 drove higher collections for … to the unusually high General Fund balance. State tax collections rose 5.1 percent from SFY 2014-15 to $74.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… such as the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). This year’s budget adds $385 million in appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… financial backs of the state’s charitable partners,” said Doug Sauer, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… said, “I wish to thank and commend Mr. DiNapoli and the NYSP for their hard work and cooperation. This is a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and … by 2000, and fell further to 19 percent by 2013, remaining at that level in 2014; DiNapoli estimates that in City Fiscal … Wall Streets profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $113 billion the strongest first half since 2011 and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found … young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial … SFY 202223 totaled $1117 billion $29 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget DOB in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding, the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 … In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… designed to prevent improper payments. DOL’s “pay and chase” approach increased the risk of overpayments, payments … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture … information on which applicants had difficulty with the verification process to enable it to address these issues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year OSC strongly recommends that agencies submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above … his community,” said DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are supposed to prepare high … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Career and technical education programs are supposed to teach students the skills … best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… most powerful economic engines and a major source of tax revenue, added 2,300 jobs in 2014 (the first job gains since … correction officers The city’s revised ten-year capital strategy totals $83.8 billion through 2025, which is $30 billion (56 percent) larger than the prior strategy released in May 2013. The last time the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-year