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Opinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Drunk drivers convicted of certain alcohol-related offenses are not always being … 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 … Drunk drivers convicted of certain alcoholrelated offenses are not always being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses … proceeds,” DiNapoli said. “They will be held accountable for abusing their fire company and the community’s trust. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of … spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and significant costs associated with the influx of asylum seekers into the five boroughs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The … Calarco and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys the former part time court clerk for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law requires: that the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) include in the Consulting Services … State contractors are required to disclose by employment category the number of persons employed to provide services under a contract for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureComplaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… prospect of significant aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year … “One year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too … released a preliminary analysis of the Executive Budget in January. His full analysis of the Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… from other state agencies to support their efforts on the activities of the overall project as well as the need … and activities that the supporting agencies must use on their transactions Supporting agencies are responsible to … cannot be used by the supporting agencies will be handled on a case by case basis. Owning Agency Supporting Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction … be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… Inspector General General Investment Policies Placement Agent Disclosure Policy and PAFD Addressee List Policy on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… programs that are supposed to prepare high school students for future employment are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher … programs across the state are often not preparing them for the jobs that are most needed or pay the best. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … Foundation has taken steps to protect SUNY’s interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects … Sciences University (Downstate) has accumulated $1,019,390 in campus royalty revenue, none of which has been used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments2022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfNew York State Department of Health: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/doh-examination-of-payments-under-the-creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-program.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfAdditional Service Credit Under Article 19 – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… covered by Sections 75f and 75g Additional Service Credit Under Article 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/additional-service-credit-under-article-19Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/borrowing-against-your-contributionsLimitations – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Final Average Salary Limitations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/limitations