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Opinion 92-10
… of each year, all property which on the preceding December 31st was deemed abandoned pursuant to section 501. The term … (Abandoned Property Law, §§300[1][h], 301, 302). 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-16, p 20, 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-620, p 117 and other opinions of this Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Opinion 94-32
… is dissolved); (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to fire company) VOLUNTEER … village or if fire department is dissolved); (authority for village to transfer responsibilities to fire company) … required to continue a service award program established for the village fire department in the event that the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-32Service Retirement – When Employees Retire
… If they need to update their application, they can quickly and easily submit changes online before their … Information employers can provide to their employees who are applying for a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/service-retirementChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Chenango in Broome County. The Company provides fire protection to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… eight sites included in the settlement are Hilltop Service Station in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience … in Monticello (Sullivan County); Courtney George Service Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill … Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s Service Station in Jordan (Onondaga County); Scio Mini Mart in Scio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilComptroller 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
… of Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert … Mr. Capuano admitted his role in selling the scrap metal for his personal benefit between 2009 and 2013. “As Commissioner, Mr. Capuano was responsible for protecting city resources. Instead, he used his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… doors, fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment and windows as a means of escape from fire or accident. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected … and all nine Board members), 15 employees or 15 percent of employees tested and the nine Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Board and School officials effectively managed information technology … Board did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures. School officials did not provide IT security awareness … the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… equipment and windows as a means of escape from fire or accident. These drills provide staff and students with … by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our … with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85DiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars … on political spending disclosure with FirstEnergy Corp. of Ohio. Since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found questionable Medicaid … “Many vulnerable New Yorkers rely on social adult day care services to help them stay in their own homes and … where it claimed attendance exceeded its capacity. For one day, the SADC submitted claims for services to 530 people, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsNewark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials … were accurate and reliable, the Board did not perform an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records for 2017 and 2018. The Treasurer did not file required annual update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Arkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… it to our office within 90 days. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through … to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash disbursement duties. The Board did not establish … Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company Cash Disbursements 2015M188 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mScarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… schools with approximately 4,800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Challenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… seeking competition. $6,410 to an employee’s private business for lawn care services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsKent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… Also, appropriations were overestimated and transfers to reserves were not budgeted. The Board was unable to provide documentation … with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37