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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced … arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) … and arrest Brody in connection with the alleged scheme. Some of the victims thought they were investing in something …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 2000-11
… and Control, March 25, 1952; Memorandum to the Governor NYS Association of Towns, April 4, 1952). There is nothing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Opinion 2000-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys from the highway fund to) -- Highway Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … contacted by telephone to discuss a district matter while out of State, was entitled to a per diem allowance. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 2006-1
… may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town may pay an employee on the … Law §120). 2 Municipal Home Rule law §10(1)(ii)(d)(3) does not preclude the transfer or assignment of functions, … payment under a collective bargaining agreement, we call your attention to Matter of Board of Educ. v Ramapo Teachers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Opinion 90-54
… other person. We have been asked to discuss the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which provide for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) (see ERISA, … in the case of a plan to which section 411 relating to minimum vesting standards also applies without regard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 92-36
… police district plans to petition the county legislature for authorization to install the E911 system for residents of the district. You suggest that the language … of every service supplier within such municipality to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 91-30
… may make purchases directly from a State contract vendor pursuant to any State commodities purchase contract … that the municipality purchasing from the State contract vendor "shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due the vendor" and that "[a]ll purchases shall be subject to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 94 - 23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a revenue projection for the 2020-2021 state budget which reflects an estimate of … 13, 2020, the most optimistic revenue scenario is that All Funds tax revenues in State Fiscal Year 2020-21 will be at … purposes but not yet spent. To the extent that these funds are not needed for originally anticipated purposes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets NY State Fair - 28 concession contracts estimated to bring in … Peoplesoft consulting services for SFS upgrade. SUNY at Buffalo $3.5 million to Buffalo Archives for building purchase on Rensch Road, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not comply with their procurement policy when procuring assets. Auditors determined the district could have saved … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. In addition, the treasurer did not submit required … maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of department assets. Auditors determined department assets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant problems including mold, water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a series … their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper in … civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesOpinion 88-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with district) -- Exceptions … (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 801(1), 802(1)(b): A fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and … continuity plans and evacuation plans. The audit is the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to … support disabled New Yorkers." Congressman John Katko (NY-24) said , "During my time in Congress, I have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… investors who collectively manage over $13 trillion in assets. “Tackling climate change requires a colossal shift in … to create a climate change study tailored to the Fund’s assets, which has helped inform and inspire the Fund’s low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureOversight of Dam Safety
… through a dam is not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safety