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Opinion 97-16
… computer-based research undertaken in connection with the case. Section 722 of the County Law requires the governing … or compensation applied for or received in the same case from any other source. No counsel assigned hereunder … computerbased research undertaken in connection with the case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Opinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … is required and, in certain instances, the approval of the State Comptroller is required (Town Law §§193, 194, 209-d, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… some unpaid tolls as "unbillable" because either the license plates captured on camera cannot be traced or are not … toll collection for a variety of reasons, including license plate images that could not be processed and an … TBTA to get out-of-state drivers' addresses for temporary license plates from their state's Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled … DiNapoli's auditors found the number of Do Not Call complaints by state residents more than doubled from 217,031 … to the 2016 annual report, staff investigated 92,391 complaints and collected $351,007 in penalties. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… may be contained in appropriation acts or within bills that are enacted with the budget to implement various provisions of the appropriation acts. These bills are commonly referred to as "Omnibus Article VII language bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the … York meet those challenges and enhance the public’s faith in government.” Groenwegen has extensive experience in state government. Prior to joining the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how … To determine selected State agencies roles in providing financial literacy offerings including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyTown of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Opinion 91-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than one company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Eligibility (membership in more than one company) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402(c)(3); TOWN … prohibitions against membership in more than one fire company apply only to membership in fire companies within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles … the skills, knowledge, and tools that equip people to make individual financial decisions and actions to attain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State … Fire Department in various capacities from 1980 until his retirement in May 2000. Following his retirement, VATTER attended law school and practiced law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up) (2023-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/sga-2024-23f35.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… of hearing; Select one of its member to preside over the meeting; and Hear testimony and receive evidence and … Justice Court Fund can be reached at (518) 486-3137 or via email at [email protected] Town Justice Court … Office of Court Administration Phone: (800) 268-7869 Email: [email protected] Web: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2016-S-6 ). … the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Errors in Identification of 340B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez said. “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… and renovation costs to expand and upgrade the Tech Garden in Syracuse. $5.3 million to Binghamton University for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-october