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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 … enrolled, eligible, and benefiting from the 480a and 480 Programs; and that management plans are followed, adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsOpinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by … §64(11): A publication must be a "newspaper" as defined in General Construction Law, §60 and must satisfy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Opinion 88-73
Whether a town of the second class may establish a capital reserve fund for improvement district purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Opinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … town within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Opinion 95-21
… on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, initiate a proceeding to consolidate two or more … or whether such a proceeding may be initiated only upon petition. Town Law, §206 authorizes towns to consolidate two … 20 days after the date of filing with the town clerk of a petition ... shall , adopt a resolution calling a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… to have violations serious enough to warrant their removal from service are making appropriate, timely repairs or … identify violations, carriers typically receive a traffic citation. However, inspections sometimes uncover … Instead, violators in these instances typically received a traffic citation. Key Recommendations Actively monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programOpinion 2002-1
… This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to a number of issues arising in connection with a service award … A number of issues arising in connection with a service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1Opinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Opinion 95-22
… the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-7, p 15; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-120, p 151; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, American Indian Women Incorporated (AIW) … To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor American Indian Women Incorporated AIW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… million. Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen … law enforcement services to WGI in connection with events at the racetrack. In these cases, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-1202025 Year in Review
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2025-year-in-review.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdfSeeking 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-in-procurement-062223.pdfNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdfSeeking 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.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf