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Opinion 88-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … a less formal method, to assure an award is made in the best interest of the municipality and not in an arbitrary or capricious manner. (5) In appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35State Agencies Bulletin No. 2373
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Construction Fund and CSEA Effective Dates: The October 2025 LGS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2373-october-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-district-councilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Construction Fund and CSEA Effective Dates: The April 2025 LGS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2329-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesList of Records Maintained by the Office of the New York State Comptroller Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law
… Employee Handbook HR Portion of General Admin Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foil/recordsDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… not done. DiNapoli’s audit recommended improvements to the inspection process, including: Reinforcing with elevator inspection companies the required procedures for proper … by which building owners should respond to no-access inspection attempts. Using more forceful measures, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… felony charges." "New York City's public financing system is not a piggy bank for criminals," said Attorney General … charges. New York City's public campaign finance system is a model for the country and DOI will continue to … for the Office of the State Comptroller. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Kevin B. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… again that stealing from New York State's pension system is risky business," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My … York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… the Fourth Degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth to 10 months of … handled by former Senior Assistant Attorney General Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… untreated or partially treated combined sewer wastewater is discharged from pipes directly to rivers, streams, … waters when their systems are overwhelmed. New York City is responsible for about half of the outfalls, and just three … $5 billion over 20 years. This is in addition to the $26.3 billion the EPA estimates is needed for other wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and is being boosted by the post-recession economic growth in New … said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly service-based companies. Going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … during the report period by the established standard work day to determine the number of days worked to include on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony. Banack is alleged to have stolen over $67,000 in pension benefits … Banack, between January 2010 and July 2015. Banack is also charged with fraudulently obtaining over $19,000 in … death of a loved one by stealing their pension benefits is reprehensible," said Attorney General Schneiderman. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… fund by stealing more than $67,000 in benefits. She is now a convicted criminal," said State Comptroller … for personal gain at the expense of hardworking taxpayers is reprehensible," said Attorney General Schneiderman. … gains as imposed by the confessions of judgment. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… problems," DiNapoli said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether changes are needed. This isn't about … if some of the old system's problems still exist. It is about keeping New York's most vulnerable people safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… However, the April Plan includes a general reserve of $300 million, which would more than offset this risk. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsOpinion 94-2
… for city officials) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a … handicapped parking permits. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1604 provides as follows: Except as otherwise provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Opinion 90-21
… prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the … that the positions of the clerk and confidential secretary or bookkeeper to the supervisor are incompatible). … prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 2005-2
… distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax monies is governed by sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance Law, … initial recipient of the foreign fire insurance tax monies is required, in turn, to distribute the amount received to … the foregoing, since the purpose of the proposed payments is to provide a direct cash reimbursement to firefighters for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and other … cell phone payments, personal purchases at Costco, life insurance, and also created a more than $100,000 no-show … website ($220), personal purchases at Costco ($17,835), life insurance for Dennis Mosesman with Elsie Mosesman as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 97-18
… sewer district) COUNTY LAW, §§215(5), (6); 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for a county … sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after public advertisement. Such sale would not be subject to a referendum within the district. You ask whether the sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18