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Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 91-63
… a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of such contracts. You ask whether a town councilman … a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that contract. In addition, an officer or employee … and the town to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. January 8, 1992 Michael G. Walsh, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 91-53
… TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional compensation for additional assigned duties); (additional compensation if … members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in … board member may be appointed deputy supervisor and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Manhattan claim the highest average amount of deductions, at just over $85,000 per taxpayer. The lowest proportion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the implementation … put in place since our audit began, New York farmers and food producers could see increased business from the state." … that OGS: Develop and provide training to agencies and vendors on reporting and purchasing of New York State foods; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. … other schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order for restitution to the pension fund of $130,624," State … now resides in Lugoff, S.C. collected retirement benefits for his sister, a former New York state employee, even though …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, … assets, worth nearly $280,000, were not properly accounted for. Although three districts — East Quogue Union Free School … assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also found: None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… were referred to the program. However, records showed that 27,000 (14%) never received an evaluation and 10,000 (5%) … services to which they were entitled. About 28% or 27,000 children did not receive authorized services within 30 … directory was not kept up to date on the NYEIS. As a result, some parents were turned away by providers who no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesOpinion 88-8
… Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is president and stockholder of company servicing district vehicles) -- … A fire district commissioner who is also the president and chief stockholder of an automotive dealership would have … on matters relating to the contracts between the district and his company would not be curative. You ask if a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today … and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an … thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for their continuing partnership in combating public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses … decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/06/2020 … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year, OSC strongly recommends that … Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction after this date may not provide OSC sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Boeing Lawsuit Settlement
… lawsuit the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) filed … State Comptroller DiNapoli, as trustee of the Fund, and the FPPA were appointed co-lead plaintiffs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-boeing-lawsuit-settlementDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… by falsifying mileage vouchers and other reimbursements to increase his income. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… tax collections in April of 2015 drove higher collections for the year, my office will be looking closely at this … increase in capital spending and additional federal funds for health care spending associated with the Affordable Care … made in SFY 2015-16 that were initially planned for SFY 2016-17. Read the report Year-End Results for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… pleased the department agreed with our recommendations and is moving to implement them.” DOL officials did not heed … back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s … the number of weeks that payments were made); and How the claims were identified as fraudulent (e.g., whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud