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Opinion 91-46
… of the Court of Appeals in National Westminister Bank v New York , 76 NY2d 507, 561 NYS2d 541. In Opn No. 84-45, … a "state officer" for purposes of article XIII, §7 of the New York Constitution, which prohibits changes in … the salaries of the five county clerks of the City of New York, who as officers or employees of the Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Opinion 96-15
… the town was liable, under the provisions of 42 USC §1983, for damages resulting from the revocation of the building … or a part-town charge. The general rule is that all taxes for town purposes must be levied on the whole area of the … requires or permits any given expenditure to be paid for from taxes levied only on the unincorporated area of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 2000-7
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … has solicited competition in the past for this work and no other firms have responded. The commissioner would recuse … in connection with section 802(2)(j), article 18 contains no exception for contracts let pursuant to competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Opinion 90-43
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … describe, it would preclude payment since there would be no widow or widower who could die and thus trigger the … during his or her lifetime. If he or she shall leave no widow or widower, or if his or her widow or widower shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Opinion 90-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village to accept offer lower than highest offer) VILLAGES … sale and if so whether it is required to accept the higher of two offers made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 89-65
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … or more of these section 801 functions (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-102, p 101). We also note that since it is the … prohibited conflict of interest in this case, the town's code of ethics should be consulted to determine whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Opinion 88-66
… Davis v Board of Education , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612; New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… improvement plan (PIP). A prior audit report, issued in November 2021, found that OCFS policies and procedures lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… Welcome to the New York State VendRep System The VendRep System is a web-based … which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As a State Contracting Entity you can: Review questionnaires that … which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersOpinion 88-16
… Enforcement of Judgment (method of computing interest on income executions) -- Poundage Fees (method of computing poundage fees on income executions) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§5003, … LAW, §650: The proper method of computing interest on income executions is the declining balance method. CIVIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Opinion 92-11
… (transfer from insurance reserve to reserve for property loss and liability claims) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … Reserve (transfer by school district into reserve for property loss and liability claims) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- … to transfer from insurance reserve to reserve for property loss and liability claims) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinSeized Assets Program
… 5,047 pending seized assets valued at $2.012 billion. Funds received from forfeited assets are to be used to … over to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Individual troops did not always report … should be turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programOpinion 88-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the city may finance the purchase of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy Gritman, a Pennsylvania resident, on wire fraud and Social Security … to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” "Representing the United States in court … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingOpinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… is no assurance the State will appropriate additional money for this program in fiscal year 2024-25. The City could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defined in POL 73. However, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are instances when a … a particular need. Per POL 73, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government is authorized to grant exceptions to … submit a written certification to Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government detailing the reasons why this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-payments