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Opinion 92-29
… (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of … (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy commissioner); (salary of individual … the head of the police department, an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner is entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… requirements related to income limits, family size, and apartment size prior to taking occupancy of the apartment. Residents must also meet DHCR’s income eligibility … occupancy. By April 30 of every year, occupants of each apartment are required to submit an income affidavit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The case, being prosecuted by Attorney General Schneiderman’s … Melinda “Mindy” Wormuth, who, in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, is separately charged … with one count of violating Election Law § 14-120(1). The case is pending before Saratoga County Court Judge Jerry J. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerOpinion 91-1
… of General Municipal Law, §103(1). There is no similar authority, however, for counties to extend their contracts … (General Municipal Law, §119-o[2][a]). Pursuant to the authority contained in General Municipal Law, §119-o, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1XII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units should ensure the Invoice Description field is correct and appropriate based on the goods or services it is paying for. Process and Document Preparation: Online … the voucher to record details of the goods or services it is paying. Business Units can use the Comments field of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… counties submitted RETT information in hard copy form (vs. electronic submission) at the time of our audit, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followOpinion 88-34
… orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; VILLAGE LAW, §20-2002: Towns … primarily upon the provisions of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1800 and Town Law, §131. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1800 directs, in part, that the violation of any local law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 94-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … the age of 18, being a U.S. citizen, taking and filing an oath of office and, unless no qualified resident is willing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Opinion 88-42
… revenues than that to which it is entitled is obligated to refund such moneys to the county for the benefit of the … than that to which they were entitled were obligated to refund the excess amounts for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Seized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… Program ( 2013-S-46 ). Background The mission of the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State while preserving their rights and dignity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public safety; does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOpinion 89-10
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Opinion 91-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … The Court of Appeals has stated that "the Constitution does not grant to the Legislature the power to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 2000-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … museum) -- Powers and Duties (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… as the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), which contains records of controlled substance prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to assist prescribers in determining the most appropriate treatment for an individual and can be used by Treatment Programs to identify undisclosed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… information to facilitate the alleged crimes. The crime ring was exposed through a multi-year investigation by state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … for the 2015 fiscal year. The objective of the review was to provide an independent evaluation of the preliminary … which would provide for anticipated events and could help to improve the Town’s financial position. The Town has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water … Letitia James to expose corruption and protect taxpayer funds.“ “Today, we put every morally bankrupt public servant … The case was adjourned to June 5. If convicted on the top charge, the defendant faces a maximum penalty of eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… rose in 2022, increasing by 22 percent to 2,129 crimes per 100,000 people. Within the seven major crime categories, … the violent crimes rose by 7,965 incidents from last year. Two of the four violent crime categories declined … increase of 1,664 (3.6 percent) from the prior year— were collectively being held in 44 State correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safety