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Opinion 99-6
… Efco Products v Cullen , 161 AD2d 44, 560 NYS2d 158; County of Jefferson v City of Watertown , 30 Misc 2d 534, 241 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Opinion 89-40
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … in which the fire district was the defendant. Initially, we note that Town Law, §174(3) provides that fire district … wages, a volunteer must have an "employer". Section 72-o does not define the term "employer". In this regard, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … calendarbased fiscal year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York … and Labor. She currently acts as a certified ombudsman for the New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, … Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the Commission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26-response.pdfTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… crimes has grown, these crimes are increasingly targeting people rather than property, with most attacks against … the prejudice and biases that motivate these crimes from taking root. The fight against hate crimes requires … prevention. 18 Policymakers should additionally explore how to implement the federal initiatives for better data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of … fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsOpinion 88-20
… which, among other things, change a county seat. For purposes of article III, §1, a local act has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability … support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies – a point that the COVID-19 … sound decision-making principles to real-life situations. For example, based on 2018 survey data, the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Report 2016S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy has emerged as a key education initiative at both the federal and state levels. As defined by the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… courts have broad jurisdiction and hear both civil and criminal matters. 1 Justice courts hear civil, criminal, misdemeanor and traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the committee’s new Chairman. “David Peirez’s expertise, his integrity and his insight have helped grow our portfolio during his many years of service,” DiNapoli said. “I wish him all the … School and a member of the New York and Florida bars, the U.S. Supreme Court bar, the U.S. Court of Claims, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… agencies every fiscal year to determine the impact of legislative changes on interest received in current and new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … and was therefore not included in the analysis. As of SFY 2025, state appropriations for RTA included $160 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawOpinion 2006-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Procedural … to be expended is funded by private contribution) TOWN LAW §§202-d, 209-h: A town must follow the procedures set … … Whether a town must follow the procedures in Town Law in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 97-16
… of compensation) -- Powers and Duties (audit of claim for compensation submitted by assigned counsel) CLAIMS -- … of compensation due an attorney assigned to represent a criminal defendant pursuant to County Law, §722(3) is fixed … out of court. In addition, section 722-b states, in part, as follows: All counsel assigned in accordance with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16DiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year … full restitution and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement … “Ms. Bertolino knowingly defrauded the New York State pension system by using her deceased father’s pension to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-payments