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Opinion 88-63
… The New York State Defense Emergency Act (L 1951, ch 784, as amended, McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws, §§9101, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63Opinion 95-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the provisions of Education Law 36045b as added by chapter 82 of the Laws of 1995 provide a grace period for submission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience Store in Campbell Hall (Orange County); Raceway Exxon in … Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… and Finance’s tax obligations and might use outdated anti-money laundering risk assessments to approve licenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… milk and other dairy production, as well as wine, apples, maple syrup and other products. “New York’s economy is still fueled by agricultural activity and the production … products and the unmistakable conclusion that agriculture is a cornerstone of our rural economy both upstate and on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more … launched an investigation. The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and … and hotels, in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use … funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774
… for Nursing Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in nursing titles who meet the eligibility criteria are … for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 12, 2023, from … Allowance Payments for Nursing Titles will be effective in the Institution Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-774-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-764
… Uniform Allowance Payment. Affected Employees: Employees in City University of New York (CUNY) campus security titles … for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated February 28, 2023, from … (full-time) Campus Peace Officer (full-time) Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-764-cuny-june-2023-uniform-allowance-paymentHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… period, 49 RESTORE awards went to just 36 LPAs to serve only 36 of the 62 counties in the State. Furthermore, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit … interconnect parts of New York City. TBTA serves more than 329 million vehicles per year and carries more traffic than … in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s public transit services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Care Ombudsman Program (Report 2018-S-48 ). About the Program Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… said. “This type of crime steals from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered … official misconduct. She was arraigned in Town of Schodack Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on April 12. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. … 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State … approximately $1.6 million. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5CUNY Bulletin No. CU-739
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the June 2022 Uniform Allowance Payment. … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In … Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from 12/01 to 05/31 $780.50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-739-cuny-june-2022-uniform-allowance-paymentXII.6.D Paying a Single Payment Vendor – XII. Expenditures
… prefix titles for individuals, such as Dr., Ms., Mr., etc. Only use “THE” if it is part of the entity’s legal name, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6d-paying-single-payment-vendorCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2021-22 proposed budget are not reasonable and other … budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies in the refuse and recreation funds to provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the … from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA Meagan Galligan for helping bring Gabriel to justice.” New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “This arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Our review of training files for 45 employees showed that only 16 employees (35 percent) received a passing grade of 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-follow