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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… the Fourth Degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth to 10 months of … handled by former Senior Assistant Attorney General Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… The report, part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative, is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on … for the civic center. To alleviate the burden, the city is offering the civic center at public auction in August … functions, including police dispatch services, Glens Falls is now operating with minimal fund balance and an extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have … Auditors observed 24 health and safety violations during site visits to 11 contracted center-based UPK providers. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal challenges, … budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan issued today by New … New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… in cash. In October 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino, operated by Genting New York, opened adjacent to … Under state law, a percentage of VLT revenue from the casino goes to fund education. For the period January 1, 2012 … 2014, NYRA received about $259 million in revenue from the casino, including $74 million for its capital program. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… $95.1 million in rebates from drug makers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The state is still missing out on millions in savings to taxpayers and wasting millions more in processing errors,” … DiNapoli said. “The state Department of Health needs to review the issues identified in our reports released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… and cost control mechanisms, performance metrics, storm cost provisions and compensation terms. Electricity … United States. From 2006 to 2012, the authority’s actual storm costs (excluding Superstorm Sandy) exceeded budgeted … average of 239 percent, a strong indication that LIPA’s storm cost projections are not well-founded. DPS expressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … during the report period by the established standard work day to determine the number of days worked to include on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… it for themselves. Using public office for personal gain is a violation of the public trust and will not be … public must be held to high ethical standards, and that is why my office has partnered with Comptroller DiNapoli on … plea ensures accountability for the theft of $46,000 and is the latest in over 60 public corruption cases against we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwOpinion 2003-1
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (cost charged only against properties in extension) TOWN LAW §202(5): Pursuant to Town … extension to a town water district is charged against only properties within the extension. The extension may also be … to an existing town water district is borne solely by the properties within the extension. Towns are authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 89-61
… villages. The salary of the town building inspector is chargeable only to the area of the town outside of any … the town justice court for the town in which the village is located has jurisdiction of matters arising in the … on all taxable real property in the town, unless there is some provision of law which expressly permits or requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… today announced the sentencing of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing … a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of more than $300,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … of their jobs with the city. Mr. Capuano was sentenced to five years of probation by The Honorable Judge Andrew … month. Mr. Capuano’s sentencing follows his guilty plea to the charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… against any future economic setback.” Higher than expected tax collections account for most of the current year’s surplus. Tax collections are now expected to exceed the city’s … $51 billion, 32 percent higher than before the recession. Tax revenues have been driven by strong job growth, tourism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… to individuals with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000. The U.S. Internal … individuals received $1,200 payments ($2,400 for married couples) and those with children received an additional $500 … were limited to $600 per individual ($1,200 for married couples) and $600 per qualifying child; as a result, national …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021June 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… done? In an advance refunding, bonds are refinanced (paid off) by issuing new bonds. Typically, the proceeds of … is the new schedule for the Long-term Debt Account Group, should report the new debt, but not the old debt. How is debt … (after payment of $ x.x million in underwriting fees, insurance, and other issuance costs) were used to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… income limit for that apartment, building management is required to add a surcharge, up to a maximum of 50 … the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal obligation. It is important that surcharges for tenants with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… $33 million; $22.3 million was for services such as mortgage payments, insurance, and utilities. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentNew York City Airport Lease
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms of the lease and ancillary agreements with New York City for the municipal airports. The audit covers the … from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2013. Background New York City (City) and the Port Authority of New York and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-lease