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Opinion 2003-3
… 216[1], [2], 216-a). The purpose of these programs is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of volunteer … active volunteer firefighter's service award program that is a defined benefit plan shall be subject to minimum and … benefit requirements for a service award program that is a defined benefit plan shall be defined as follows. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Opinion 92-56
… CHAPTER 791; TOWN LAW, §§27, 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon … of duties, may be reimbursed by the town. There is no provision therein for the payment of a flat monthly fee … Opns St Comp, 1970, p 267; cf . General Municipal Law, §77-c, authorizing a per diem meal allowance). Moreover, section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 95-25
… in excess of its State constitutional tax limit. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the State … payable during this State fiscal year because the aid is not payable pursuant to the express provisions of section … of section 54-a. In this regard, we note that there is no one, accepted meaning of the phrase "notwithstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Stern School of Business tuition bill. The investigation is ongoing. The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a … John McManus. The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. Assisting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… and commuters can see firsthand that homelessness is a growing problem in the transit system, but the MTA is not doing enough to oversee its own outreach program,’ … and unreliable outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… the bogus invoices, refund $10,000 he admits stealing, and is banned from bidding on or receiving public contracts with … and to ensure that taxpayers are protected and state money is properly spent.” “Today’s sentencing makes it clear that … more than $200,000 in inflated payments. This sentencing is the latest in the combined efforts of the Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… to fiscal stress." "Our indicators show fiscal stress is relatively low among New York's villages," said DiNapoli. … 17 cities in New York with non-calendar fiscal years. This is the fifth year DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central New … The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or required to be documented. Recapture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAbout Statement No. 68 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… be based on actuarially determined rates. GASB’s position is that government employee pensions are a component of the … pension benefits. When NYSLRS’ total pension liability is greater than the fair value of assets, employers have an … selected for an audit, NYSLRS will notify you and tell you what data you will be required to provide and how to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-68DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the … community to serve his own ends,” said DiNapoli. “I thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York … of others. I thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for their committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… period last year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate … officials must remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and … shopping seasons may determine if this level of growth is sustainable." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… tax collections outpaced those from last year, which is a positive development," DiNapoli said. "Federal receipts … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental … as well as funds from the federal government. The report is accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… need to examine their practices, get to the root of what is driving high overtime and better manage these costs.” … operations, including periodic reports on how overtime is managed by state agencies. The total cost of overtime as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of East … compare the executive director’s compensation with what it had authorized, or monitor the executive director’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. Funds to New York City The City’s latest … of funds are from UASI, the primary source of funding for high threat, high-density urban areas. According to a study by the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State … of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsThe Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program Adirondack is a not-for-profit special education provider located in … students from Franklin and Hamilton counties. Adirondack is authorized by SED to provide Preschool Special Class (over … and 5 years. For the purposes of this report, this program is referred to as the SED preschool cost-based program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/arc-franklin-hamilton-dba-adirondack-arc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… on 1,600 miles of fiber. As part of its services, ITS is responsible for maintaining Active Directory domains on behalf of the State’s Executive agencies. A domain is a group of interconnected devices, such as computers and … and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… advices can be released. Background When a passed budget is in place, OSC transmits the electronic direct deposit file … 6, 2023, were earned prior to the new fiscal year, OSC is not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal … Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon release of the April 6, 2023, paychecks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecks