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Opinion 2001-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (authority of a town to install a tollbooth and charge a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,185 contracts for state agencies … for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … support for charges, and improper payments. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Equipment (2020-S-29) The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has an inventory of 1,034 fleet vehicles – cars, SUVs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Transfer and Estate Tax Tax imposed on the transfer of a NY taxable estate by an individual who was a NYS resident at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesOpinion 2001-8
… a petition (Town Law §§170[2], 185[1-a]), subject to public hearing (Town Law §§170[2], 171, 185[1]), [1-a]). In … commissioners of a fire district may establish, after a public hearing, one or more zones in which the rate of tax … the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
Inadequate oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State … which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she received … which was characterized as “consulting fees,” in return for using her official positions as Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested after a joint investigation by the … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamOpinion 93-20
… the town board to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 98 - 19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 95-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … authority) TOWN LAW, §§198(12), 202-c: The governing board of a town water district may, subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Opinion 94-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and will be prosecuted.” “For … at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… used to pay down Hoffman’s debt. “Mr. Hoffman attempted to game the system and collect pension payments on top of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… McDougall abused his authority and diverted funds meant to benefit taxpayers for his own use. I thank Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management … the processing of the town’s financial transactions. In addition, the supervisor did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. … various assistants. Revenues totaled approximately $72,000 for 2013 and expenses totaled approximately $81,500. Key … detail specific requirements that all disbursements are for valid Department purposes and supported by an invoice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 782
… 18, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2008 Unavailable Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/782-availability-payroll-applications-payserv-ps-query-control-dState Agencies Bulletin No. 1192
… name field. Please ensure that any changes submitted are within this limit. Please indicate “ Agency Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1192-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-tax