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Opinion 93-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … respect to private source moneys held by the library. You state that the town supervisor is the custodian of the … for such moneys and shall produce all supporting books, records, receipts, warrants, vouchers and cancelled checks". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and … are needed to further a proper village purpose. This is in reply to your letter concerning a privately-owned water … from the private owners. Village Law, §11-1120 provides, in part, that a village board of water commissioners may sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-49
… trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to … or ornament" ( Perrin v New York Central Railroad Co. , 36 NY 120, 124); "a strip of land ... set apart either for … recreation and amusement" ( Williams v Gallatin , 229 NY 248, 254, 128 NE 121, 122). Applying these judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … these problems, and my office will continue to monitor for overpayments and abuse in the Medicaid system." The … program provides transportation to medical services for individuals who are unable to obtain their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… shows no signs of weakening, external events, such as recent developments in Greece and China, and changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 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-92-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to … accountability and transparency. Hopefully before the end of session, the procurement reforms my office has advanced … heightened risks to federal aid, a clear understanding of the impact of spending, revenue and policy decisions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … five that took over two years. Auditors looked at 46 AOT cases and found most (44) individuals received court-ordered … Significant events can include becoming homeless, being arrested or incarcerated, and refusing court-ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for … was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… 86, 88 and CT. Article 2, Section 37.3 of the New York State Judiciary Law, Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… an additional $31.7 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) for the HCV. HCR … million in CARES funding to administer the COVID Rent Relief Program. HCV and PBCA help low-income households cover … for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… mortgages (26.7 percent), private equity (7.6 percent), real estate (6.9 percent), absolute return strategies (3.2 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and real assets (1.3 percent). DiNapoli initiated quarterly … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… were not able to reach a parent or there was a lack of service providers. In some cases, parents couldn’t attend … DiNapoli’s audit also found that delays in evaluations and delivery of services were major issues. If DOH accounted for … instead of the reported 90%, of children received services on time. According to a report from DOH, from July 2017 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… mortgages (26.7 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (7 percent), absolute return strategies (3.3 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and real assets (1.3 percent). DiNapoli initiated quarterly … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall return … with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Strong … to increase accountability and transparency. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… Office for its assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The Constitution of the State of New York Article 5 Section 1 states that “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … individuals who abuse the system for their own benefit.” James Bunn was a designated beneficiary collecting retirement … his death. The funds were deposited electronically into James Bunn’s checking account from February 2010 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… totaled $55 billion, exceeding prior year collections by $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by $5.9 billion, even … was $1.5 billion higher than the most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … aid and the federal aid had to be shared with eligible non-public schools in a district. Although this had little … but had to set aside $15.8 million (71%) of this for non-public schools. Staffing Cuts: Facing a bleak fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress