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Opinion 93-15
… of annual audit of by town board) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) … a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with … of the library fund pursuant to Education Law, §259, and that the library board of trustees has appointed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … consideration) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to … districts and town functions; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 206; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 121). As to whether the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… smaller than projected one year ago. The city also expects a gap of $2.9 billion for FY 2019. The gaps are relatively … revenue. Moreover, the budgets for these years include a general reserve of $1 billion, which could be used to help … added $1.8 billion to the Retiree Health Benefits Trust, raising the balance in the trust to a record $3.3 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… that the Governor and the Legislature have completed work on the 2017-18 state budget. The agreement provides new … that the Governor and the Legislature have completed work on the 201718 state budget The agreement provides new funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the … officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by statute to pay bills submitted by a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… the benefits of economic growth more broadly among New Yorkers, while the boost in education funding will help … percent. The budget provides more than $8.7 billion in new state-supported debt authorizations, an increase of 7.1 … state agencies and public authorities. For example, the new Design and Construction Corp. (DCC) has broad powers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… that it was done, before their court-ordered treatment expired. In 17 cases, the individual was not examined by a … attempt to examine the individuals before their treatment expired. The lack of review resulted in the treatment order … the examination. After the court-ordered treatment expired, the individual was removed from their homeless …
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
… today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … and conceal her theft. She now faces the consequences of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District … today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… click here: www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2016.pdf A video on DiNapoli's 2015 Wall Street report is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… that “The State Comptroller shall be required: To audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; To audit the accrual and collection of … receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social security payments of $17,790 which were electronically … more than a year so he could steal his pension and social security payments,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “We will … system. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… (DOT) collects selected revenues from the New York City Bike Share program as required by the terms of the agreement. … About the Program In 2013, DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is part of a public-private … of this report, this program is referred to as Citi Bike. The program is operated by the vendor, and DOT is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringUnified 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 … Units 86, 88 and CT. Article 2, Section 37.3 of the New York State Judiciary Law, Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, … 86, 88 and CT. Affected employees may be entitled to a new salary and/or a new increment code effective March 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… construction, transportation, wholesale, utility, and film production industries. The New York City Businesses Solutions … SBS reported that these programs facilitated about $220 million in financing to businesses. Key Findings SBS provides … in the proof letters were higher by $2,175,909, and for one, the amount in Dynamics was higher than the amount in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an … Did the Town of Clermont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) overall return … with an estimated value of $181 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “We’ve been … to address and expand the Fund’s resources. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
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-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (CRF) overall return in the third quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 1.11 percent for the … The New York State Common Retirement Funds CRF overall return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-results