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Opinion 95-6
… of section eleven hundred eighty [maximum speed limits] only ... when involving maximum speed limits established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… to first-degree grand larceny in April, was sentenced yesterday before Queens Supreme Court Justice Joseph Zayas to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeTown of Walton – Justice Court Operations (2021M-72)
… of Walton (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees. Audit Results The Court properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees we … a Town Supervisor (Supervisor). The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/07/23/town-walton-justice-court-operations-2021m-72Opinion 89-63
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … A municipal housing authority is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking … is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 92-24
… county. The other newspaper is published daily, mailed as second class matter and has a paid subscription. In 1988 Opns … (4) have a paid circulation; and (5) be entered as second class mail matter (see General Construction Law, §60; … newspaper" of the town because it is not mailed as second class matter and does not have a paid circulation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… incurred by an employee in the vicinity of his or her “tax home,” and (iii) monitoring official station designations to … for Agencies to understand: The distinction between a tax home and an official station; The tax consequences of travel reimbursements, considering the employee’s tax home and official station; and The responsibility to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationTown of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Town of Carrollton Justice Court Operations 2018M21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Opinion 2000-10
… this chapter" (emphasis added), that is, notwithstanding only the provisions of the General Municipal Law. There is … our opinion, chapter 41 takes precedence over section 6-l only insofar as the two statutes are in conflict (id.). After … provided, the pedestrian walkway was constructed using only Federal and State funds. Under these circumstances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10DiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100,000 from the company over a four-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over $100000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000XI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… categories: Transaction Identifying Documents Contract / Amendment Procurement Documents / Support Documents Vendor … Contracts and Amendments . Submitting your contract or amendment in this order will assist in OSC’s review. Guide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… monies in its rainy-day fund. New York City is the only one of America’s 10 largest cities that does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomOpinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal (special … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Lumberland Fire Department Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-110)
… and emergency services to the Town of Lumberland in Sullivan County. The Department’s Executive Officers … and Secretary-Treasurer. The Department collected $248,000 in 2013. Key Findings While the Department adopted by-laws to … prepared reconciliations intermittently and in some cases, reconciliations covered two months of transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/lumberland-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-110Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period … To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing the enforcement and collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… in prior investigations relating to that child, the PIP only applies on a case-by-case basis and fails to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel approved? There should be a copy of the approval form or some indication that travel was properly approved. Is … trip, or taking a side trip, for personal reasons? Did the extension of travel add additional costs? For example, did … because he or she returned on a later flight due to an extension of the trip for personal reasons? Are there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsBaldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s overtime for non-instructional … District did not establish a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked were preapproved, … The audit was to examine the Districts overtime for noninstructional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128Town of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
Town of Angelica Justice Court Operations 2018M11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-follow