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Opinion 88-57
… WATER RENTS -- Rates (schedule of rates may include a classification under which low income senior citizens are … a water district, to establish the water rates to be paid by consumers. In establishing such rates, a town board may … Opns St Comp, 1968, p 728; 8 Opns St Comp, 1952, p 281; NY Const, Art I, §11; US Const, 14th Amendment). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage … the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea level rise, future storms will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with … we must presume the defendant innocent at this stage, but no matter what happens I, on behalf of the People of Steuben … community that she was supposed to be serving. We have no tolerance for any type of public corruption and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceOversight of Disability Services
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, programs, and services to students with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… CEO Steve Wynn’s alleged abusive behavior have reached a settlement agreement, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of … and those undertaken following the initiation of our lawsuit will protect Wynn Resorts’ employees and shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State … oversight of nine State-run residential juvenile justice facilities that serve court-placed youth. The nine facilities include three secure facilities, five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised developments with over 105,000 apartments … while also extending their affordability. As part of the State’s commitment to increase and preserve the number of … manage the development in accordance with local codes and State rules and regulations. Each development has an assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted … data are available, White homeownership rates were 13 percentage points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher … costs and limited housing stock across the state.” SONYMA is a New York State public benefit corporation created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowState Agencies Bulletin No. 1097
… Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Although it is not always possible for agencies to complete their … retroactively as the dates of the plans permit. ** There is no limit on retroactive payment of location pay and geographic differentials when the entire agency is located in an eligible area. Correction of Payroll Errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1097-retroactive-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesHow to Search & Claim Property
… properties. If the property is in your name, choose Owner (Self). If not, select a different option. Refer to the top of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… after a deposit is made to the State’s General Checking Account (GCA). The following types of cash receipts should be … restricted to receiving certain types of revenue. Revenue account codes are used on AR deposits to denote the … revenue type. In some instances, a revenue account code requires a product code that is used to further define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , Livingston , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … in jail and five years of probation and was ordered to pay restitution. Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , … resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSpringbrook NY, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Springbrook NY, Inc. (Springbrook) on its Consolidated … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/springbrook-ny-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses are program-appropriate and … However, almost 1.7 million New Yorkers (10.5 percent) have diabetes, an increase from 6.3 percent in 2000. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified her personal … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … are the only option, as there are no formal shelters. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has … Recommendation None Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-follow