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Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority … capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “NFTA … needs, some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … fixed for the office; an entry of a judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction declaring the incumbent to be … elected to and holding office (see Sullivan v Taylor , 279 NY 364, 18 NE2d 531; cf . former Highway Law, §160, repealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 94-13
… allowance (see Retirement and Social Security Law, §363), a retirement for disability incurred in performance of … allowance (see Retirement and Social Security Law, §363-c) or a similar accidental disability pension. In that case, however, section 207-a(2) requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and … for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected … for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers) in Bargaining Unit 31. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent … State Inc University Police Encon Police Park Police and Forest Rangers in Bargaining Unit 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseOpinion 89-63
… fees unless a statute expressly so provides (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-38, p 75; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-20, p 22; Civil Practice Law and Rules, … 52 should be given its commonly understood meaning (2 Opns St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v Brooklyn Garden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of record) JUDICIARY LAW, §§791, 796; PENAL LAW, … §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-29
… of exchanging it for Parks Service property needed for construction of a village street. You state that the value of … parcel. If however, the property required for street construction could be directly acquired by purchase or … of exchanging it for Parks Service property needed for construction of a village street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-25
… Contracts (for use of excess capacity of sewage treatment plant) -- Financing of (permissible means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts) VILLAGES -- Powers and … means of financing expansion of village sewage treatment plant for use by town sewer districts); (authority to sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-359
… Article 7-B, Section 220 of the New York State Judiciary Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-359-2025-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by using a town computer, … computer trespass and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by using a town computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request that the company … closed doors," DiNapoli said. "Shareholders have the right to know if their investment dollars are being spent on … independently disclose political contributions. According to publicly available data, Wynn Resorts has spent millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city’s financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a … fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting records are in such poor condition that city … cash-flow deficiency will grow to nearly $4.6 million by Dec. 31. Cash shortfalls occur when bills must be paid before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a money market account at a banking institution. The account had an … rate (monthly average 2.8 percent) of another money market account the County had at a different financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk … violations. “This company appears to be closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… proposals that asked the companies to hold their suppliers more accountable through a series of assessments … throughout their own operations as well as their suppliers, they can help avoid potential harm to stockholder … selected companies asking them to call on their overseas suppliers to implement the core labor rights standards of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… for on-the-job injuries. Affected Employees: SUNY, CUNY, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind, and Education Department employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… year, a decline of $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued … weaker financial market performance in 2015 than in 2014. "April tax receipts were in line with more conservative … the new fiscal year progresses." Over the last ten years, April tax collections have averaged approximately 11 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-report