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DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Unadilla … tuition and avoids transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By delivering these classes in-house, district officials have … Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… at the time of the CARES Act legislation becoming law in March, New York City would have received $9.4 billion. The … through June 30 (see Figure 2), many of which are located in the regions hit hardest by COVID-19. DiNapoli’s report … dramatic impact of COVID-19 on state and local revenues in New York and elsewhere, significant additional relief from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19DiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those … in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesOpinion 2000-17
… Competitive Bidding Requirements (for construction of town water system) - Municipal Cooperation (competitive bidding for construction of town water system by public authority) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (by public authority for construction of town water system) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- Construction (letting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Transferring or Terminating Your Membership
… Tier Reinstatement Tier Reinstatement is a method of restoring a membership that has been terminated. For Tier … membership terminates when: You have less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public … for at least seven years; or You have less than ten years of service credit, leave public employment for at least 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipOpinion 91-38
… less the actual cost of reproducing the set. You ask what portion of the deposit on copies of plans and … Concerning what portion of the deposit on copies of plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Credit for Previous or Military Service – Forest Rangers Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important … If you previously were a member of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may … (RS5506) . If your previous membership was with another public retirement system, please write to our Member & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/credit-previous-or-military-serviceOpinion 2003-4
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (holiday decorations for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) RATIFICATION -- Claims (purchase by fire district of holiday decorations for public roads) TOWN LAW §176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues … school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and … and the public may have access to and could consume water from were not sampled or properly exempted by District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Life Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Limit 1 The earnings limit for retirees employed by school districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is suspended through June 30, 2027 (May 2025 legislation extended the date from 2025 to … of the contract number and the beginning and ending dates. A contract with a public agency other than New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation of State, … and Municipal Employees case . "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision overriding 40 years of legal precedent is just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … AI in employment decisions according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirPost-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
New York’s prison population declined by 48 percent between 2008 and 2025; one-third of that decrease occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/post-covid-trends-in-new-yorks-aging-prison-population.pdfDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Joseph Stanzione, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. As part of their plea agreement, … total of $5,050.16 in paper pension checks made payable to Steven Tuomey’s father were cashed after the father’s death. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsSidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The Sidney Memorial Public Library is located in the Village of Sidney, in … Sidney Memorial Public Library Cash Disbursements 2014M252 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252Gold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Gold Coast Public Library District is located in the Towns of … Gold Coast Public Library District Claims Audit 2014M237 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education … latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the face of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthBethlehem Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2014M-254)
… 2014. Background The Bethlehem Public Library is located in the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, and is governed by … were properly accounted for and deposited intact and in a timely manner and the system of controls was properly … Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/07/bethlehem-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2014m-254Shelter Rock Public Library District – Bank Reconciliations (2015M-249)
… was to examine whether Library officials ensured that bank reconciliations were accurately performed and reviewed … duties related to the preparation and review of review bank reconciliations. Key Recommendation Ensure that bank reconciliations are performed by someone who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/shelter-rock-public-library-district-bank-reconciliations-2015m-249DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… administrative leave from the police department in April 2025 as a result of the investigation. He was later … from both the police department and rescue squad in May 2025. After being placed on leave by the police department, … misconduct. He was issued a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 at Hoosick Falls Town Court. The charges filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squad