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Opinion 92-43
… and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); (purchases governed by town … St Comp, 1968, supra ). With regard to the purchase and rental of highway equipment, under Highway Law, §142(1)(a), … without prior board approval or has approved rental rates for classes of equipment or machinery (see 1979 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43SUNY Bulletin No. SU-380
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2025 $1,500 GSEU Non-Pensionable Lump Sum … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2025 $1500 GSEU NonPensionable Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-380-state-university-graduate-student-negotiating-unit-gsnuOpinion 94-32
… AND PREVENTION -- Villages (continuation of service award program if fire department ceases to provide service … (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to fire company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (continuation if village fire department ceases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-32State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… today announced the indictment of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud … her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mXI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… reconcile the total contract amount in the final year. Delaying a new procurement cycle with contract terms … for approval to discuss the unique circumstances delaying a new procurement cycle through an extended contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), and Prince … “sole source” vendor (a designation typically reserved for providers of unique or rare supplies for which sourcing is … were also withdrawn by Gardner in cash from ATMs located near her home and workplace. In voluntary interviews with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that … defendant was sentenced today to 3-1/2 to 10-1/2 years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on … that Eckstein pays for his crimes with significant prison time, and to my civil forfeiture bureau, for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Construction in progress: It is the responsibility of OGS to provide OSC with data related to the recording of … in progress. This information is collected from OGS Design and Construction, State University Construction … cost of the new capital project). The cost of relocating a facility including the cost of relocating personnel. The cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs since April 1996. The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a body … million represented the State’s largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and recovered 12.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… for American climate action and the We Are Still In coalition. DiNapoli will be a panelist at the 24th Conference … trucks; Opposed rolling back the federal Clean Power Plan; Won broad shareholder support for shareholder resolutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested after a joint investigation by the State Police, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement, announced State Comptroller Thomas … which she admitted that she accepted money in return for her official actions. She admitted that she received … year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false statement announced State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonOpinion 92-50
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to local bidder) LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding … by General Municipal Law, §103) -- Pre-emption (preference to local bidder) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Commerce Clause (preference to local bidder) -- Equal Protection (preference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 92-34
… (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives … parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a. You ask if a surcharge is … payment, as when there is a refusal to pay the surcharge. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a, pertaining to parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 94-4
… of the officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim may be executed by a signature stamp affixed with the … that, with certain exceptions not applicable here, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher … by the officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim" that he or she approves the claim and that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community,” DiNapoli said. … through nondiscrimination policies, equal and inclusive health and other benefits, and employee resource groups. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… over the preceding decade than in nearly every other state for which data are available. “Heroin and prescription opioid … reached a record high of 825 in 2014, the last year for which data are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the “Pop-Up” increase in the member’s monthly benefit. Special Joint Allowance Some DROs require the member to … before them. This pension payment option is called the Special Joint Allowance. Unlike the joint allowance options … is only available to members with a DRO that requires its election. The Special Joint Allowance provides the member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama … of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2177
… Employees: Interest arbitration ineligible employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) – BU21 who meet the … between the State of New York and NYSCOPBA provides for a uniform allowance. This payment, including for newly … and Maintenance Allowance can be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/14/2023 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2177-2023-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interest