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Olean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, two counts of Forgery in the Second Degree and Official Misconduct in Cattaraugus Court. Gaylor Jr. is accused of paying his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… in fighting corruption.” “Today’s arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation by the State Comptroller’s … was released on $1,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We need to prepare our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkOpinion 90-57
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from … AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on … Firefighters' Benefit Law [VFBL], §30[12], pertaining to increases in the cost of VFBL coverage attributable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, the district did not act on this … projections in the tentative budget are reasonable, except for appropriations for tuition fees for high school students, charter school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … under State or county contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(2): A town board member who is employed as a sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 91-15
… homes, a portion of the subdivision remained undeveloped for a variety of reasons. The developer has applied to the … pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision, notwithstanding that the developer … cases" that a proposed plat show a park or parks suitable for recreation or, if that is not practical, the planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 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-94-3Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging conspiracy that illegally steered … County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree … violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) and two counts of the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarContract 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-registryOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant … by statute. We identified four actions totaling $9,663 which were not properly turned over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and opportunities for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… consistent with the Paris Agreement's goals. As a result, the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal … Washington occur,” DiNapoli said. “The state needs to do what it can to stabilize finances, build reserve funds, focus … them to convene a special session. The Enacted Budget does contain language that authorizes the Director of DOB to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetTransformation of the MTA
… Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the … Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. … support services.” The roadmap consultant was responsible for 25 deliverables such as developing an inventory of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, and to determine … received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1 2013 through December 31 2015 and to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable out-year budget gaps … accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have … is strong today, the possibility of an economic setback increases with each year. The national economic recovery has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $28.2 billion for the five months ended in August, $133 million above … higher than the same period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $2.3 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and … its financial position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could … modernization and expansion. The state and city, however, have yet to identify the sources for $9.2 billion of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… back" cost recovery provisions for nonperformance. As a result, DiNapoli's auditors found that PMA used unsound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultant