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DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are outraged by Mr. Kang's shocking … Bharara, the Securities Exchange Commission and the FBI for their immediate and professional approach to pursuing … State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for selfdealing and we are outraged by Mr Kangs shocking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an … a long way," DiNapoli said. "It has set employment records for ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain … Diaz, Jr. "This Bronx Economic Snapshot is a useful tool for those interested in learning more about The Bronx, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, refer to the … current allocation target to achieve that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for 20-year-tax-exempt municipal bonds. The assumptions used … Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with Statement No 68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportOpinion 90-7
… employees of an industrial development agency established for the benefit of the city. You ask whether, pursuant to … of an industrial development agency (IDA) established for the benefit of the city. Section 18 generally authorizes … * * * * (b) where the governing body of a municipality, for whose benefit the public entity has been established, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 94-10
… a town may establish a joint human rights commission for the portion of the town located outside a village, and … neither article 12-D nor any other State statute provides for the establishment and operation of a part-town human … they shall have the power to enter into agreements for the performance of their "respective" powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 2002-5
… Uses (financing acquisition of development rights for open space preservation) -- Referendum Requirements (financing acquisition of development rights for open space preservation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS-- Capital Reserve Fund (authority to establish for acquisition of development rights for open space …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Opinion 2002-6
… based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited use highway) -- Seasonal … Use Highway (effect of existing residences occupied for part of the year on) HIGHWAY LAW §205-a: A town highway … part of the year and are dependent upon such highway for access. The fact that a town highway fails to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 90-30
… -- Fees (exception from payment of) COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for recording satisfaction of mortgage) FEES -- County Clerk (collection of fees for recording satisfaction of mortgage) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW … SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal … instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingOpinion 2006-2
… (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private contribution) WATER … (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private contribution) TOWN LAW … or 209-h in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for establishment of a water district, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 89-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) … 8021: A county clerk may not charge additional fees for filing a notice of pendency if the notice affects more … You ask if a county clerk may charge additional fees for the filing of a notice of pendency if the notice affects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Opinion 2009-2
… TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State Comptroller's permission for water improvement) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- State … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Town Improvements (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q (13) … the town must obtain the State Comptroller's permission for the improvement if the total estimated cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 88-77
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), … board of education who is also an employee of a not-for-profit corporation would not have a prohibited interest … in contracts between the district and the corporation for the provision by the corporation of arts-in-education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… that DANC officials have provided appropriate oversight for procurements and the loan programs, having established … in October 2011 by the Public Service Commission for utility charges associated with its newly enacted Energy … As a result, the office has multiple mechanisms in place for implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 96-4
… of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget Procedures … of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Opinion 97-18
… 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for a county sewer district, that is no longer needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the … You ask whether the sale of the real property used for a county sewer district must be approved by a majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 93-26
… has formed an ambulance district and contracted with a not-for-profit corporation for the provision of personnel to operate district-owned … the services of the ambulance district and retain the fees for use by the district. Pursuant to articles 12 or 12-A of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Opinion 93-19
… in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of adoption) FEES -- Court Fees (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of … ACT, §2402: A Surrogate's Court may not charge a fee for certificates of adoption or for certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Opinion 94-4
… an original signature. You ask whether vouchers submitted for audit by a town highway superintendent must contain an … p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, it is our opinion that the … §119[1]). Finally, we note that because of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 2004-2
… whether a town is prohibited from entering into a contract for the purchase of gravel from a vendor who may obtain at … member. The vendor leases the property from the spouse for "fair market value," and has the right, but not the … municipality that they serve (General Municipal Law §801). For purposes of article 18, a "contract" includes any express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2