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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… Island have driven repeated reform efforts by the state. In 2013, state legislation was enacted in a renewed effort to stabilize rates, improve service and … into the original contract were modified or eliminated in the renegotiated agreement. These include budget oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… The state Dormitory Authority (DASNY) for the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors (MWBE) and could not … The state Dormitory Authority for the past four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "On the positive, this year's enacted state budget tackles the … for public authorities to conduct "backdoor borrowing" on behalf of the state, a 21.5 percent increase over the … $500 million in annual revenue by eliminating what would have been an automatic boost in the state's child tax credit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 93-10
… special law, holidays and Saturdays shall be considered as Sunday for this purpose (see also Public Officers Law, §62; … authorizing certain offices to close on the day before a holiday which falls on a Saturday). General Construction Law, §24, which defines the term "public holiday", provides that "[t]he term public holiday includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light trucks. "The world's leading climate scientists have … proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light trucks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenOpinion 90-57
… -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from village with service award … award program) -- Villages (authority and procedure to establish service award program) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS … -- Service Award Program (authority and procedure to establish for village fire department) REFERENDUM -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 91-15
… when the developer simply changes the configuration of a road and the location of certain lot lines, but does not … least two cases, has questioned the imposition of a double toll upon property being developed. In Riegert Apartments … stated that: Otherwise, a town would be able to exact a toll twice from the same development: once when the developer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal … said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and the United States Postal … to hold Mr. Galker accountable for his actions.” Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said: “Stealing funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOpinion 94-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for … The approval of the State Comptroller is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road … whether the approval of the State Comptroller is required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… of our city, while also fighting to make New York the best place to both work and raise a family.” “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found that at one OCFS facility, cash receipts from a small café, which is part of a training program for residents to learn to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds … found that at one OCFS facility cash receipts from a small café which is part of a training program for residents …
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
… The former Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer … in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an audit by State … The former Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the … that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services … Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewOlean 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-departmentDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… Local governments across New York State spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 when adjusted for inflation, according to a report by New … Local governments across New York State spent $2 billion on road maintenance repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 4.74% for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2021, according to … Dec. 31, 2021, the Fund had 51.38% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… diversity, and companies that refuse to embed diversity in their search for new board directors. “Companies must root … long-term success at risk. Corporate America must join in the national reckoning over racial injustice and confront … more is needed.” Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and the public outcry over the killings of other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusion