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Opinion 94-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations (annual cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 88-36
… action or judgment against him. In our opinion, any such payment would be prohibited in light of the present judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies stand at more than 21,000. "The … the City Law Department (18.3%), Department of Finance (16.8%), Citywide Administrative Services (15.6%), City … by the city’s temporary reduction in hiring in city fiscal year (FY) 2021 during the pandemic, as well as due to a sharp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionOpinion 98 - 22
… of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Funds … in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (establishment of, increase or elimination of cap for publicity fund) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1); MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (2017-S-14) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s14-response.pdfOpinion 88-24
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred … Town board member has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … The Executive Law also required Executive agencies to publish a Language Access Plan (Plan) that sets forth the … limited circumstances, they must complete a written waiver form. The objective of our initial audit, issued October 26, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is reasonable. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 10/08/2021 … State Finance Law 139l requires bidders on state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second … York County. Alvarez previously served as Chief of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In … said State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli . "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3State Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 … gaming revenue distributions for the del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s Medicaid program had … managed care premiums paid during the State fiscal year 2014-15, approximately $1.2 billion was for MCOs’ … in mainstream managed care premiums for the State fiscal year 2014-15, and an additional $56.8 million is at risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris Central School District … during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the district to fund her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialOpinion 93-20
… on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… Background New York Career Institute (NYCI) is a two-year private, degree-granting school located in downtown … and tuition is about $4,250 per trimester ($12,750 per year). TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… executive accused of pocketing taxpayer dollars intended for public services and capital improvements in New York … Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, and she faces up to 15 years in prison. Dorothy N. Ogundu, engaged in a … Edward J. Keegan, Jr. Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan leads the Criminal Justice Division. The joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… the CSP if they have paid off all previous amortizations, plus interest. As contribution rates become less volatile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… disposed of during the reporting period. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2016, NYPA reported $1.6 million in … in Energy Efficiency (EE) projects that produced first year savings of $97.3 million. Our prior audit, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followOpinion 88-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Practice Commentaries, McKinney's Consolidated Laws of New York, Book 29A, Part 2, Uniform Justice Court Act, §§102, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39DiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in … Hon. Helen Voutsinas, justice of the Nassau County Supreme Court. Prior to being elected Supreme Court justice in 2018, … Thomas P DiNapoli hosted a reception in Hempstead NY in honor of Hispanic Heritage month on Oct 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leaders