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Opinion 90-29
… restitution payments. Effective November 1, 1984, a new subdivision was added to CPL, §420.10 which provides as … to whom payments are to be remitted pursuant to subdivision one of this section may place such payments in an … for the longest period of time. For the purposes of this subdivision, the term 'undisbursed restitution payments' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 93-32
… requirements of General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these … the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, §84 et seq .). The statements are needed in connection with an … the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Dual Employment
… the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September … facilities, DOCCS sometimes allows employees to work full-time at one facility and then work additional time at another facility (referred to as extra service), or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the … to the work of my investigators in partnership with Attorney General Barbara Underwood and the New York City … trust in our government and political process," said Attorney General Underwood. "Today’s indictments should send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoOpinion 99-4
… such as industrial development agencies, have only those powers which are conferred expressly by the State … 582 NYS2d 328, 329), and those powers may be exercised only in furtherance of its prescribed purposes ( Grossman v … of a public purpose of the donor municipality, but only by the enactment of a local law (1990 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Opinion 91-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (municipalities - scope of audit authority) MUNICIPALITIES -- Officers and Employees … Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller to obtain information relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… New York State Finance Law §§ 109(1) and 179-e(5), vendors should only invoice an agency once the goods, property, or … an invoice have not been delivered or rendered, agencies should return the unpaid invoice and notify the vendor within … invoice earlier than necessary. In addition, an invoice should contain the following information: NYS Vendor ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… They found that 112 of the 120 apiaries selected had not registered with the Department as of August 2022, including … 33 that appeared to still be operating despite not being registered with the Department. Auditors also looked at how … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and can force providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said … Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991 to prevent payment delays that could impair services to New York’s most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … or alterations which may impact employee safety. The New York State Department of Transportation rated a … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 2006-10
… of broadcasting meetings of the planning board and zoning board of appeals); (salary of registrar of vital … are credited to the general fund, town-wide (2006 Opns St Comp No. 2006-3; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Town of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… however, the Clerk did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the … been lost or stolen. The Clerk did not: Deposit 54 clerk fees totaling $3,726, and 28 out of 50 tax collections tested … the Supervisor or identify and correct a $2,406 erroneous refund that was issued. Key Recommendations Deposit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Glossary
… of New York,” then “ABP Abandoned Property”). Account A record of financial transactions for individuals, such as … held by the New York State Comptroller. Claimant Services Is comprised of several areas that process claims. Compliance … industries are required to publish in newspapers based on what property types are unclaimed. Electronic Reporting ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and … letter on DOB letterhead authorizing the transfer. Project Child Budget Critical ChartFields for the project child … – should the agency need a new activity code set up under a project they should establish the new activity via …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureSpecial 20-Year Plan for Investigators in the Office of a District Attorney (Sections 89-d and 89-d(m))
Information for members about special 20 year retirement plan for Tier 1 and Tier 2 investigators assigned to the office of a district attorney
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-20-year-plan-investigators-office-district-attorney-sections-89-d-and-89-dmNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… March 4, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends New York Unemployment Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Livonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… Objective Determine whether any Livonia Central School District (District) officials had interests in District contracts that were not in compliance with the … Determine whether any Livonia Central School District District officials had interests in District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89XI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… whose contracts are subject to the State Comptroller’s approval, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will … material change in a procurement contract resulting in a financial benefit to the offerer is covered by the provisions … to a governmental entity. ( Note: To satisfy the requirement regarding offerers’ disclosure, the governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actShort Term Interest Pool (STIP) Increase
Allows for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is permitted to hold in indebtedness of certain agencies corporations and bank or trust companies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/short-term-interest-pool-stip-increaseTown of Laurens - Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … stress” in a report issued in September 2014 as part of the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. The … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-laurens-budget-review-b4-14-21