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Open Book New York
… Comptroller DiNapoli believes New Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency in … are a commitment to this belief. If you've ever wondered how much it costs to run your fire department or how much … city spends on education, you can easily track where money is going and how it's being reflected in the State's spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… concerns that are likely to impact landfill owners in the near future and long-term. Policy changes in China have … increased fees charged by its recycling firm are going to cost the city an estimated $400,000 per year. Monroe County is receiving lower revenue-sharing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … , Longwood Public Library and the Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … competition for banking services. Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board – Water Accountability (Oneida County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… best use its resources to fight these crimes, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … York City is a place that celebrates diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and … sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. The NYPD is committed to protecting every community.” The state Hate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District , Village of Voorheesville , Willsboro … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Schuyler Heights Fire District – Controls Over Claims Processing … announced his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District Village of Voorheesville Willsboro Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… terminals (VLTs), five Native American casinos offering slot machines and table games, casinos in neighboring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … receipt or disbursement of private funds in its reports to either the State Education Department or the Office of … Also, library officials have not established procedures to effectively record and monitor employee leave accruals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… in foreclosures means fewer people are losing their homes and our municipalities are seeing some relief from the … to mid-2014 when the statewide foreclosure caseload was near its peak. At that time, 18 counties had foreclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District , Plymouth Fire District , Town of Russia and Schuyler County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … highway fund and town-outside-village highway fund. Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office County treasurers have … Fire District Plymouth Fire District Town of Russia and Schuyler County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Village of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill … accrual records were not accurately maintained. Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress – Audit Follow Up (Dutchess County) … completed audits of the Village of Cambridge Town of Fishkill City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the village. “Mr. Halstead betrayed the village he was … to serve, taking what amounted to interest free loans from the people who elected him,” DiNapoli said. “His theft … ensuing investigation found Halstead took $23,519 in cash from the village between February 2017 and May 2023. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… nine employees were paid $86,704 for unused sick and vacation days without proper authorization. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… department did not always make purchases from the vendor with the lowest bid price. If the county purchased asphalt … cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead was … Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” … the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the villages General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageOpinion 94-12
… maintain and operate, with the lessee's own funds, a building on the vacant land, subject to applicable zoning, building code or other similar requirements. This is in reply … at its own expense, to construct, maintain and operate a building on the property. Town Law, §176(14) authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Start Saving for Retirement
… you when your working days are done: Your NYSLRS pension is a defined benefit plan , also known as a traditional … for the rest of your life. Your Social Security benefit is another source of income to help support you in retirement. Your retirement savings is the third leg of the stool which can provide additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementOpinion 92-52
… LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not enter into a cooperative agreement … and municipalities. You ask whether the Water Authority of Great Neck North may participate in a cooperative plan for … authorities and municipalities. The Water Authority of Great Neck North ("Authority") was created by title 8-B of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 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-91-60Opinion 91-55
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Cost of Operation, Maintenance and Repairs" (depreciation not included as) -- "Net Revenues" … Depreciation is not a "cost of operation, maintenance and repairs" to be deducted from "gross revenues" to calculate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55Opinion 92-12
Whether a disabled firefighter forfeits his or her entitlement to payments and benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law 207a upon becoming selfemployed or performing uncompensated services such as volunteer work
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12