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Opinion 90-56
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Military Leave (additional paid leave beyond … statutory maximum period) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority to provide paid leaves of absence) … 30 days or 22 working days, whichever is greater, in any one calendar year, and for not more than 30 days or 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Opinion 95-7
… separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); TOWN LAW, §§61, 203, 210, 215, 341(10): A town improvement … for purposes of article 5-G of the General Municipal Law. The district commissioners, as the governing body of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… January 7, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends Student Loan Balances Up 3.9% in New York; Will … Relief Be Extended Again? New Yorkers’ average student loan balance rose by 3.9 percent from the previous year to $37,600 as of June 2020, according … New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent from the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… four were implemented and one was partially implemented. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Oversight of … well as smaller multi-family houses, specifically designed housing units, and motels. OTDA is responsible for … management, housing referrals, placement services and on-site medical and mental health services for homeless women at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36) Medicaid recipients receive necessary … Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road – Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has an inventory of 1,034 fleet vehicles – cars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as it prepares to submit its 2025-2029 Capital Program. The MTA must find billions in new funds even as the state tries to resolve the $15 billion gap in revenue created by the … congestion pricing. The report lays out possible sources to fund the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… impacts through the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act, DiNapoli warned that the federal government should … for declared disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are … billion or more in damage have occurred at an increasing rate since 1980. Severe weather events are increasing in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an … DiNapoli's investigation found that Snow was actively gambling during this time and that he used funds from … nearly $46000 in public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos according to audits and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a prison sentence of 3 2/3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With … approach for contaminants that are unregulated at the federal level; and Broaden the scope of review when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… in a period of uncertainty and ongoing risk due to the persistence of the virus as well as more recent factors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerXIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Preparation: Refunds Owed to the State as a Result of a Due to State Employee Expense Report Balance An employee … State. The agency must forward the check to the Department of Taxation and Finance – Treasury and submit an Accounts … account receivable, the Agency must select a deposit type of “E” (Employee Receipts) and select the associated expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… Business Unit needs to submit an accounts payable claim. In order to do so, the Business Unit must establish … Unit obtains the single payment vendor ID and submits the claim for payment, the Business Unit will notify the OSC’s … is remaining of the deceased legislator’s salary. When a claim for payment is submitted, the Bureau of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… report, Financial Condition and Selected Expenses ( 2015-S-21 ). Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. … holds the exclusive franchise to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, … with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followStory Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Story Place is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider … disabilities from birth to five years of age. Story Place is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended December 31, 2014. Background Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an SED-approved provider of … disabilities between the ages of three and five years. In 2014, Ulster-Greene provided preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community … fields, including nursing, business, liberal arts, and computer science. LaGuardia’s student enrollment at the time … York City residents is about $4,500. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… age 21, including preschool special education services for children between the ages of three and five years. … reported by providers on their annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the year ended December 31, 2012, Aspire reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water … of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public authority and benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingThe Child Development Council, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… organization located in Johnson City, New York, provides preschool special education services to children with … the ages of three and five years. TCDC is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool special education programs it operated. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/child-development-council-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual