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Opinion 88-8
… INTEREST -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is president and stockholder of company servicing district … TOWN LAW, §176(4-a): A fire district commissioner who is also the president and chief stockholder of an automotive … of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, … having lost almost $6 million that could have been used for good, but instead was allegedly squandered away by Klein. … records, and financial resources should seriously consider all of the consequences if they are inclined to embezzle. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… practices that rendered Upstate vulnerable to misuse of funds and safety and security risks. In a follow-up, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1183
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the LLS payments and to provide instructions for payments … Longevity-eligible employees with an increment code of 0510, 0610 or 0710 in the following bargaining units: … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the LLS payments and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1183-october-2012-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1396
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … Federation (PEF), a lump sum award of $500 will be paid in the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1396-april-2015-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1312
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … Federation (PEF), a lump sum award of $500 will be paid in the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1312-april-2014-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent … Contract with HUD, which authorizes a certain number of housing vouchers that may be issued each year, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… DOH failed to complete inspections within the required 12- to 18-month timeframe at 70% of the 30 sampled … Staff still uncertified in basic first aid more than 13 months after being cited; and A half-empty vodka bottle in a … of the facility, resulting in a total of 54 violations and 12 findings. Violations Not Fixed DOH failed to document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal … Disbursements in New York State Budget by Function, SFY 2026 Note: Figures are as projected in January 2025 Source: … for State Welfare Programs for the TANF Block Grant. This table does not include funding received by local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1237
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 05/08/13 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … Federation (PEF), a lump sum award of $500 will be paid in the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1237-april-2013-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, … many communities with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s needs. The state is now embarking … Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount … the execution of Porcari’s sentence. A status hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2020. “Any public official who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano, the former Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano the former Commissioner of the Dept of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… announced the arrest of two Queens men . They were charged with allegedly defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of $120 … paying illegal kickbacks and bribes and submitting claims for services that were never provided. DiNapoli’s office had … hold them accountable. Rooting out waste, fraud and abuse is a top priority of mine. Through our audits, investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-374
… of OSCs automatic processing of the 2025 UUP three percent 300 Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-374-2025-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingState Police Bulletin No. SP-87
… represented by State Police Benevolent Association of the NYS Troopers, Inc. in BU07 Effective Date(s) Effective … paychecks dated 9/21/05 Background Pursuant to Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2005 which implements the Arbitration Award between New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-87-state-police-benevolent-association-nys-troopers-inc-bargaining-unit-07DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… outsized employment and business growth from 2000 until Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, … to 2019, total businesses grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaOpinion 93-14
… may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a … the cost of operation and maintenance, they are assessed for the capital costs of the district. You ask whether the … the pro rata cost of original installation" (119 NYS at p 26; see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-453, unreported; 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… New York City is financially accountable for numerous entities that are legally separate but can … discussion over the issues facing these agencies is warranted. These reports and my new monitoring tool are … New York City is financially accountable for numerous entities that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agencies