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Opinion 95-16
… PHRASES -- "Last preceding assessment roll" (meaning of for purposes of Education Law, §1908[1]) EDUCATION LAW, … of the apportionment. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to the proper assessment roll to be used for the apportionment required by section 1908 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16RFP#0005 – Securities Litigation Counsel, SEC and Corporate Governance Counsel, Delaware Corporate Law Counsel, Evaluation and Class Action Services Counsel, and Foreign Litigation Counsel (“Legal Services Modules”)
… Counsel (MS Word) Exhibit 2, Draft Contract, Module 2 – SEC and Corporate Governance Counsel (MS Word) Exhibit 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp0005Arkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… Arkport Joint Fire District (District) Treasurer record and report receipts and disbursements accurately and in a timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – … the Arkport Joint Fire District District Treasurer record and report receipts and disbursements accurately and in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126Opinion 89-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to the extent inconsistent. You ask whether a town may pay to the surviving spouse of a deceased town highway … of absence to its officers or employees with or without pay and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … the defendant would face up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. Attorney General Schneiderman and State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an … loan receivable is set forth in Section 40-a of the State Finance Law. State money is appropriated and subsequently … most frequently for capital purposes. The State Finance Law requires that no loans shall be made until a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… intent to increase our annual participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you … The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the financial arena have opportunities to do business with … andor womenowned businesses through a variety of programs In fact in some cases state agen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… To assess the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial … in capital assets, totaling $120.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, with OGS’ reporting obligation at $20 billion. … To assess the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followOpinion 97-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Opinion 88-25
… been suggested that the facilities should be limited to only certain groups of individuals. You ask whether the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 88-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (exclusion of compensation for working vacations from calculation of … bargaining agreement is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 3029d of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… in payments on behalf of 1,250 recipients who either were only eligible for partial Medicaid benefits or did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and manage the Town’s ambulance … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49DiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not … Employees who wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of … may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before … to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its … home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh is due back in court on July 1. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsEliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local … Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and … of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… administrative leave from the police department in April 2025 as a result of the investigation. He was later … from both the police department and rescue squad in May 2025. After being placed on leave by the police department, … a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 at Hoosick Falls Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squad