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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a … felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 96-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … to referendum, unless expressly authorized or required to do so by State statute). Further, it is our opinion that such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 91-23
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than one company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … membership in more than one fire company apply only to membership in fire companies within the same fire … §10-1006 and Town Law, §176-b contain provisions relating to the qualifications and appointment of volunteer members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … fiscal stress,” which is the highest category including: East Ramapo Central School District in Rockland County (76.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Bilinguals Inc. (Bilinguals) on its … properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department's (SED) Reimbursable Cost … ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfOpinion 94-22
… -- Assessments (custody, control and expenditure of) -- District Management Association (contract for services with) … Charges imposed on behalf of a town business improvement district are under custody and control of, and are directly expended by, the town, not the district management association. The district management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22DiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … of new growth in the western New York economy.” DiNapoli’s report examines employment, wages and labor force trends … Job Growth, 2009-2014 New York City 11.3% Western NY 1.5% Long Island 4.9% Central NY -0.1% Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… July 2022 PDF Version The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest … service is especially critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… addressing racial inequity and discrimination, one year after the murder of George Floyd, Amazon continues to … and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesThe New York State Procurement Integrity Act
… law relating to procurements, prohibiting certain third party contracts, authorizing the state comptroller to oversee … of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, prohibiting conflicts of interest by state officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-procurement-integrity-actOpinion 90-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … 303, 305, 307, 308: Surcharges imposed on customers within a municipality to pay for the establishment of an enhanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… to waste, fraud and abuse. I applaud the Legislature for taking this important step to increase oversight, … Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski for sponsoring this legislation, and Senate and Assembly … Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) earned an estimated 5.23 percent return on … P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund earned an estimated 523 percent return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… State and certain local taxes are administered by the State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF). As State tax returns are received and … SFS Account SFS Title Description Uncategorized 30451 Case and Resource Tracking System (CARTS) Undistributed Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1665
… agencies with the steps required to calculate breaks in service for ORP and VDC members (Plan Type 7Z) who appear … Date are missing from the TIAA/CREF Suspense/NRI panel in PayServ. The missing completion date(s) could impact … timely when the suspense period has been completed. Breaks in service could also impact the seven year date, when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1665-calculating-breaks-service-orp-participants-apprear-control-d-nben742Opinion 99-12
… of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to consolidate) -- Extension (spreading costs of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to extend) WATER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (spreading costs … of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to consolidate) -- Extension (spreading costs of debt over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… and implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key Findings District officials … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mOpinion 90-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of … -- County Taxes (method of computing full valuation) TAX LAW, §1262(d),(f); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§840(1), 844(1): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a … Section 10 [future employment], and Section 17 [gifts]). What is an example of a function that does not require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questions