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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsOpinion 2002-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (contract for provision of services by private organization); (contribution to private … municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… certain expenditures for indigent legal services with the State Comptroller. Tax Check-off Funds – Signed into law on … for the funding of the New York state and local employees’ retirement system and the New York state and local police and … for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or sub-fund from which the payment is to be made having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016Opinion 2001-14
Whether a town board member who also serves as the head village mechanic would have a prohibited interest in conducting services on town equipment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 88-55
… also S.W. Pitts , et al . v Capital Newspapers , Albany County, Special Term, December 4, 1987, Index No, 8400/87). … day of January in each year, to make and file in the county clerk's office, where the certificate of incorporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 97-9
… village board members must recuse themselves in connection with a proposed zoning change, under consideration by the … officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct … principal ranged from $400 to $3,000 per year, or at most .15% of the company's annual gross sales. Under these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Archived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… to limitations on state-supported debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof … Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 (Marchione) – Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018Statewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… new and renewed licenses in accordance with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) and the related … including the revocation, cancellation, and suspension of liquor licenses. Our audit focused on compliance with … Related Audit/Report of Interest State Liquor Authority - Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsOpinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (UPK) program provides four-year-old children access, at no charge, to comprehensive early childhood education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followOpinion 92-8
… uses (financing non-federal share of federally-aided city bridge project) -- Proceeds (payment to State … to finance non-federal share of federally-aided city bridge project) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10(34-a), 80, 80-b; LOCAL … §15, as repealed and reenacted by L 1991, ch 330, §9: A city may deposit with the State Comptroller the proceeds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Fund for local charities and from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeOperational Advisory No. 28
Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal Year End FYE Processes are Complete
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … property in the villages of DeKalb and Massena. The seven properties that are part of the latest agreement are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyOpinion 91-53
… services in connection with the assessment and taxation of property as the town board shall direct. It is our opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company Funds (Tompkins County) The board generally ensured that company funds were properly deposited and disbursed. However, the … Union Center Fire Company – Controls Over Company Funds (Broome County) Company controls are adequate to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … or establish sound policies and procedures related to credit card usage and did not provide sufficient oversight … expenditures. The treasurer paid credit card claims prior to board approval. City of Salamanca – Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
Ignition Interlock Program Monitoring 2015MS4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Passenger Safety … (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island – are responsible for overseeing … objective was to determine whether OPWDD ensures that its vehicles are being operated safely by employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-follow