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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… office found that previous reforms have not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli … rates, improve service and increase accountability for LIPA ratepayers. “Despite repeated reform efforts, LIPA’s … and commercial customers,” said DiNapoli. “Costs for ratepayers remain too high and an increasing debt load …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityOpinion 91-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (authority of newly incorporated village to assess park land fee upon … the village may require the developer to pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 90-57
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from … AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on contract with village having service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts and … board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts … or stockholder (General Municipal Law, §800[3],[c],[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 93-10
… COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays … of a non-charter county are required to be kept open for the transaction of business on the Friday immediately … law pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10 providing for the closing of particular county offices on that day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 94-3
… in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) … STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (financing expenses for street improvements against abutting owners); (necessity … is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but increase the Executive’s … of the Division of the Budget (DOB) and could be used for costs incurred before April 1, 2015. The money could also … be transferred to any state agency or public authority for the purposes described. As a result, oversight measures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… steered multi-million dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, … the public’s trust. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued partnership in our Operation Integrity.” “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from Brooklynites and using a … and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities. “Stealing from one’s community is … and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean … the New York State Police, he will face the consequences for his actions.” Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with … account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is intended to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and … 1 and Equipment procurements that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed … is intended to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller OSC to audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… following audits have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts … of Finance, Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (2013-N-1) The Finance Department could not accurately account for court, trust and bail funds. For example, Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an … Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department for prosecuting this case and seeing that justice was done.” … Court after he stole more than $82000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3,000 of ambulance service … Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph and District Attorney O’Geen for their continued partnership in fighting corruption.” … charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree for allegedly syphoning more than $3000 of ambulance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementTransformation of the MTA
… any aspect of the Transformation Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process … from January 2017 through October 2022. About the Program In April 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted changes in the Public Authorities Law (PAL) requiring MTA and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaContract Advisory No. 33
… (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are … subject to Labor Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of … before commencing work on a covered project. Click here for the DOL Registration Website for further details. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-120
… Retroactive 2% Salary Increases and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … of New York and the District Council 37 (DC 37), provides for retroactive salary increases of two percent (2%) for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for all eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-120-april-2021-and-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-122
… Unit (RRSU) Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible … Salary Schedule (currently in effect), are eligible for the October 2022 DC 37 RRSU Performance Advance provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-122-october-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, the district did not act on this … projections in the tentative budget are reasonable, except for appropriations for tuition fees for high school students, charter school … Thomas P DiNapoli announced his office completed audits for the AlfredAlmond CSD Beacon City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was -4.13 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2015, according … weather such ups and downs and provide retirement security for generations to come. While we’ve seen some recovery in … quarter, there is no question that this is a tough year for investors.” The Fund's estimated value reflects benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-results