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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Eric Schneiderman today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding … in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of children,” DiNapoli said. “This was a coldhearted act to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to steal money meant to help children and families and used it for her … office on this important case." Mendez allegedly collected money from the parents of families using the day care … parent fees separate from the rest of the parent fee money that was collected, and of failing to report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitOpinion 96-6
… a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that contract. In addition, a municipal … is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as a member of a board, has the power or duty to: (a) … the court concluded that the likelihood that such a de minimis non-statutory interest would or did in fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Opinion 94-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and … to mean: any land, any building or other improvement, and all real and personal properties located within the state of … prior consent thereto by the governing body or bodies of all the other municipalities in which any part of the project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… coupled with broader budget proposals that cut billions of dollars in funding for health care and other essential services. At the end of the day, the approach taken by both the House and Senate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… The defendants corrupted the Orange County IDA through a web of conflicts of interest, false statements and … light and recover their ill-gotten gains.” Press Release DA Hoovler Announces Felony Guilty Pleas In Orange County … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions December 16, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Total New York … $3.5 billion, a drop of nearly 60 percent from the prior year’s second quarter. Other New York industries with large … $20,551,1 ($528.5) -2.5% Other services $3,327.7 ($647.6) -16.3% Transportation and warehousing $2,783.0 ($681.6) -19.7% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Economic Trends Student Loan Balances Up 3.9% in New York; Will Pandemic-Related Relief Be Extended Again? New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021Omnibus Technical Corrections
… Signed into law on September 29, 2016 as Chapter 337 of the laws of 2016 – A.7292-A (Farrell) / S.5601-A (Golden) – Makes … for new payment technologies; and eliminating the filing of an annual report regarding certain expenditures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-correctionsOpinion 88-24
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred … Town board member has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The charges filed in this case … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOpinion 88-12
… Samuel A. Weissmandl, Administrative Assistant Village of New Square … Whether several villages may provide for refuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings Two Board members are the … $5,931, during our audit period. In accordance with New York State General Municipal Law Article 18, each invoice for repair work provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… in 1933, TBTA serves more than 310 million vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… condition. Key Finding We found that NFTA has implemented all three recommendations contained in our original audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followOpinion 2008-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (General Municipal Law § 6-p [3][b]); and (4) a retirement contribution reserve fund, subject to public … Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as outlined above with respect to transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 90-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (financing town improvement districts) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Opinion 2000-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12