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Opinion 93-20
… of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local … things, their property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]) and the transaction of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 94-5
… and distribute a report relative to the fiscal affairs and official acts, programs and meetings of "boards, commissions, … educate residents as to the activities, programs and other official affairs of the town board, commission, department or … publication, at town expense, of a bulletin relating to official acts, programs and meetings of "town officers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 95-16
… therein on the basis of the assessed valuations on the latest finally completed assessment roll as of the date of … as used in subdivision one of section 1908 refers to the latest finally completed assessment roll as of the date of … be made on the basis of the assessed valuations on the latest finally completed assessment roll as of the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… among other matters, the felony conviction of former State Senator Shirley Hurley, the convictions of principles of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. The … Medicaid system and illegally peddle drugs. Medicaid fraud undermines a vital program that provides health care to … arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud healthcare fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… and accountability according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Too often … and accountability according to an audit released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks to the canal system, canal users and those who live by it,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… over the preceding decade than in nearly every other state for which data are available. “Heroin and prescription opioid … reached a record high of 825 in 2014, the last year for which data are available from the Centers for Disease … treatment facility expected to open in 2017 near Plattsburgh will bring detoxification and outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, 49, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… was alive and requested that his pension payments be resumed. As part of his fraud, Timothy Gritman lied about his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… care needs. For the state Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 … claims that do not report an active provider; and Update guidelines to clarify billing requirements. Department … claims processing for the six months ended March 31, 2021 found nearly $7.4 million in improper Medicaid payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES The Statewide Financial System (SFS) requires Business Units to enter a unique Invoice Number on each … voucher. The SFS has validations that will help prevent Business Units from processing and paying duplicate invoices. … With few exceptions, as described later in this section, Business Units should use the invoice number on a vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts … police vehicles for the Troop D headquarters based in Oneida. They allegedly used a state police paid account to … state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30000 in auto parts and supplies from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… to fund straw political donations to former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On Tuesday, in New York … their continued commitment to justice.” “Corrupting the election process is a crime that deserves a serious penalty," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) to develop sustainability-related … operating agencies. In April 2009, the MTA released the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Final Report, which predicted that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… couples, persons who have exceeded the 60-month limit on FA, children living apart from adult relatives and certain … Provides information on public assistance and and the States Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Day Care, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs; a Training Institute; Day Rehabilitation and Residential … costs that should have been charged to the Fund, Birch’s Training Institute, Evaluations, and other Birch programs … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York Center for Child Development, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to things like poor school performance, bullying, and unwelcoming school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) was not awarded until February 2011 – eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With the Sewage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutant