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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an … musicians and models," DiNapoli said. "We have laws on the books to make certain that children are working with … the same period, DOL issued 844 employer certificates. The law also requires 15 percent of a child’s earnings to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersOpinion 99-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- … -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit … Reconstructionist , supra ; cf . Larsen Baking v City of New York , 30 AD2d 400, 292 NYS2d 145 affd 24 NY2d 1036, 303 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… thank Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring … We have zero tolerance for those who break the law to enrich themselves at the expense of the community.” … used some of the stolen funds to make at least one deposit on a snowmobile for personal use and to pay for his everyday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller … for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money transfers that Ms. Hart … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of … health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York … former chief financial officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). Friedman pleaded guilty to … $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Friedman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… “A year after the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a remarkable turnaround in … in FY 2023, and still includes a planned $500 million deposit into its rainy-day fund. More can be done as the … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planOpinion 89-28
… of real property, or on the basis of the amount of services rendered or to be rendered, or benefits received or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-28Opinion 89-58
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town may not, pursuant to … and, if so, whether the use of the facilities in the new district may be limited to the owners of property within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … "The antisemitic threats and incidents we’ve seen on college campuses, on city streets, and online have no place in our society. Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate directed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-antisemitism-and-new-yorks-responseDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance … OTDA needs to do more to collect and retain data on whether human trafficking survivors are taking advantage … to be more hesitant or not pursue assistance. Under state law, OTDA and Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingMetro Therapy, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of Metro Therapy, … 30, 2011. Background Metro Therapy is based in Hauppauge, New York and provides Special Education Itinerant Teacher … community centers. Pursuant to State Education Law, special education providers (including Metro Therapy) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/metro-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… to tackle the serious, unprecedented issues facing New York state over the coming year, including multiple … ahead. While personal income tax collections were strong in December, the future is clouded with uncertainty. The federal tax bill’s impact on New York’s budget is yet to be fully determined, but we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… build for the future. “The state’s economy continues to be in a stronger position, which has fueled revenue growth for the state and put New York on solid financial footing. There are cautionary signs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsOpinion 91-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND … holiday pay); (employment restrictions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(2), (6): A disabled retired firefighter receiving … Municipal Law, §207-a(1) requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Opinion 91-16
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Fees (not based on … -- Tax Sale (cost of publication of notice) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8007; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; REAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Census … time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the companys annual shareholders meeting on May 26 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusion