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Opinion 90-47
… provide a legal defense for town "employees" by the town attorney or an attorney retained by the town board. Section … ( Mathis v State , 140 Misc 2d 333, 531 NYS2d 680 [1988], re: §17; Spitz v Abrams , 123 Misc 2d 446, 473 NYS2d 931 [1984], affd 105 AD2d 904, 482 NYS2d 68, re: §17; Hassan v Fraccola , 851 F2d 602 [2d Cir 1988], re: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Opinion 2004-3
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Tax Limit (exclusion for capital appropriations financed with non-property tax revenues); (exclusion for pay-as-you-go financing) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit (exclusion for capital appropriations financed with non-property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Mitchell-Lama developments in the city with about 46,902 apartments. The city’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) … nails, mold and peeling paint were found inside vacant apartments. Cracks were also observed in the foundation of … addition, $620,000 in contracts did not have written HPD approval and/or had no evidence of competitive analysis or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… although there are probably many instances of contracts for both goods and services where one cannot be separated … & Parts account codes 51001 Mainframe Lease Payments for lease or rent of high-performance computer used for … 55119 Underwriters Compensation paid for underwriting and selling bonds. Food Preparation 55120 Food Preparation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… their own benefit." Alvarez previously served as Chief of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. … related to the fact that she was the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Attorney General’s office. The charges … Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma of the Public Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… J. Keegan, Associate Auditor Matthew Croghan, Supervising Analyst Paul Strocko of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, and Legal Support Analyst KerryAnn Rodriguez of the Public Integrity Bureau. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful partnership in rooting out the theft of … money." "Illegally pocketing pension funds intended for a deceased relative is not only reprehensible, it hurts … innocent unless and until proven guilty. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Barbara D. Underwood and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett today announced … General Underwood and the New York City Department of Investigation, she will face the consequences of her actions. I thank the Attorney General and Department of Investigation for their continued collaboration in combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable out-year budget gaps … accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have … of full-day pre-kindergarten and after-school programs for middle school students funded from the largest increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. … additional check-offs have been created to provide funding for a variety of programs, including five since 2014. Since … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The … out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected children. DOH’s regional offices are responsible … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… District, but he was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. While running for office, Alvarez knowingly accepted … a Bronx non-profit organization called Tremont Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York … General, the Office of the State Comptroller, and all our partners to protect the election process and government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… Wall Street bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees rose by 17 percent to $20.3 billion in 2009, according to an estimate released … In 2008, the industry lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert … Judge Andrew Ceresia. "Public resources do not exist for the profit of city employees," said State Comptroller … and copper coil that city residents leave on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then takes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with extortion and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in … Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of … by Assistant United States Attorneys Ransom Reynolds and Jeffrey Coffman. Former Assistant United States Attorney John …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… P. DiNapoli and Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a deceased former … I want to thank New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli for his work to bring Grossmann to account for this conduct.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side Access project, which will bring Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) … come up short on the goal to deliver the East Side Access project on schedule and within budget,” DiNapoli said. “While this project is an important addition to the regional mass transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… or otherwise insufficient to determine a condition rating, then DEC will either not assign a rating, or assign a condition rating of "unsound" based on … alone cost $138 million. The total estimate excludes the 4,491 other dams that are owned by the federal government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money is appropriated and subsequently loaned or advanced to non-State agencies pursuant to State Finance Law Section 40-a. ALRs anticipate future … reimbursement from third-party sources. Loans are made to recipients (generally Public Benefit Corporations, Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… On-line agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS. SFS Navigation: … – ROAs) since any other Pay Terms would result in a delay of posting the returned payment in SFS by the amount indicated. For guidance on payment terms … Online agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparation