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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… P. DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) after a report by his … to DiNapoli. DiNapoli proposed strengthening the powers of the Long Island office of DPS to include more robust consumer … P DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island Power Authority LIPA after a report by his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityContract 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-registryDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… and grade as well as the number of ELLs who speak the same home language. Students who are eligible for ELL services are … BE programs if 20 or more ELLs of the same grade level and home language are enrolled in the district. Nine of the … of the nine did not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-131
… Unit (RRSU) and includes the April 1, 2023 RRSU Salary Schedule and April 1, 2024 RRSU Salary Schedule . Effective Dates: April 2023 and April 2024 DC 37 … 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-131-april-2023-and-april-2024-district-council-37-dc-37Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. To carry out this responsibility, the … provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Opinion 91-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (authority of newly incorporated village to assess park land fee upon subdivision plat already so assessed by town) TOWN LAW, §277(1); VILLAGE LAW, §7-730(1): When a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 90-57
… held by the board on at least ten days prior published notice (see also Town Law, §184[2], imposing similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… or employee has an "interest" in any contract with the municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect … claim, account or demand against or agreement with the municipality (see General Municipal Law, §800[2]). An … page 3). Further, section 104 expressly provides that the municipality purchasing from the State contract vendor "shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … School District , Chenango Valey Central School District , East Moriches Union Free School District , Eldred Central … and the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… is projected to total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal actions on funding and … change the relationship between the federal government and states. Actions that have already occurred at the federal … paired with potential Congressional action, may mean that in the upcoming months New York will see challenges to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 93-10
… county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to celebrate) COUNTY LAW, §206-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION … A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt a local law authorizing the closing of county offices on such day. Although the determination of the particular personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 94-3
… COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You ask whether the approval … with a proceeding for the improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law, §200 when it is proposed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Transformation 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-mtaDiNapoli 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, resulting … profited from this scheme and defrauded the taxpayers of Monroe County. “As our audit and investigation revealed, and … individuals exploited LDCs to their benefit, saddling Monroe County taxpayers with millions in costs,” said State …
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
… States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … the mail and the American public from criminals. Today’s arrest of Mr. Galker should serve as a clear warning to mail … States Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… Local governments across New York State spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year … 7% since 2010 when adjusted for inflation, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Some local communities put road projects on hold during the pandemic, but an influx of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 4.74% for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2021, according to … and their beneficiaries continue to have secure pensions for generations to come.” The Fund's estimated value reflects … third quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 was 474 for the threemonth period ending Dec 31 2021 according to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We … can also affect employment more broadly, requiring new skills in existing occupations and increasing demand for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean Fire Department (COFD). Gaylor Jr., a former trustee and … of paying his personal credit card bills directly from the fire department’s account and writing unauthorized checks to … for allegedly stealing over $116000 from the City of Olean Fire Department COFD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-department