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Opinion 96-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- … 8017 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules does not grant a broad exemption to towns, or other municipalities (except … fees which clerks are required to charge or collect. This is in reply to an inquiry from your office requesting an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 90-30
… county social services official. August 20, 1990 Norris L. Webster, Esq., County Attorney County of Orleans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30Opinion 92-46
… 615; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.31; cf . Swift v Mayor , 83 NY 528; Jones v City of Binghamton , 26 … principles here, it appears that the types of items to be purchased are distinctly different, as to both their physical … same or similar items known or reasonably expected to be purchased for other village purposes over the course of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 2002-5
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS-- Capital Reserve Fund (authority to establish for acquisition of development rights for open … the preservation of open spaces and areas may be made only after due notice and a public hearing. You ask whether a town … further provides that any county, city, town or village, after due notice and a public hearing, may acquire the fee or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5XVI.4.B Tax Revenues – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: GASB Statement No. 33 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Non-Exchange … of payment activity and historical experience. There is no refund liability attributed to first quarter estimated … GASB Statement No …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4b-tax-revenuesDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council and agreed to a judgment against him in the amount of $956,000 in favor … Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council has been sentenced to 18 months in jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 02/23/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 … Assnt 2 005697 5546120 Dev Assnt 3 005698 5546130 Dev Asst Tr 005693 5546100 Dev Disblts Scr C T A 1 005713 5557610 Dev …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995
… No. 1995.1. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 02/23/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 02/23/2022, the overtime rate will revert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1995-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… The $162.2 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, … spending off-budget and would expand Executive authority to reshape spending and programs without legislative input, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out … of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was … of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about October 2015, MELIN embezzled PFD funds under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s … the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable and make the company whole.” Ontario … was our driving concern. I am pleased we were able to address these concerns. The investigation by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. The … of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills DQueens to 2 to 6 years in prison Wills was also ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they worked as village employees to secure more generous benefits from the state retirement … Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they worked as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2022-S-1 ). About … To assess the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ … About the Program The Board’s primary responsibility is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under … To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire's) payments to Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga) for special items were made … To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Saratoga Hospital Saratoga for special items were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (Englewood) for … To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for … To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to St Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie St Francis for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ … March 31, 2020. About the Program The Board’s mission is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring … compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Law (Law). Costs to administer the Program are recovered via assessments by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… Club Holdings, Inc., to be included on the company’s 2026 proxy materials for a vote by shareholders at their … efforts to diminish shareholder rights and reduce corporate transparency. As trustee of the New York State … I will continue to take action to resist efforts to reduce corporate accountability and diminish shareholder rights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesale