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DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… New York’s school districts have faced major fluctuations in their … to the financial pressures on local governments and school districts across the state. “School districts are caught in a financial bind and are … New Yorks school districts have faced major fluctuations in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsOpinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the … to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryOpinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys … ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 97-15
… RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street … et seq .) governs the establishment and operation of special districts within counties. Section 250 generally … Charter laws need not be consistent with general or special laws except as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15DiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… vehicle by completing an application. NYSTA also offers discounts or non-revenue plans to specific categories of … fee reductions, eligibility verification for certain toll discounts for residents and non-revenue E-ZPass tags, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/23/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, and Mahtani, 56, of … A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… for violations. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through April 21, 2017. Background The Department is … of automotive businesses it regulates. Between January 1, 2014 and December 16, 2016, the Department received or … Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for … To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careTrain On-Time Performance
… provides rapid transit services in New York City, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The MTA’s website lists schedules … support units, such as Maintenance of Way, Division of Car Equipment, and Operations Planning. OTP statistics are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring … and is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) … surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 7,600 freshwater lakes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates 650 utilities operating in New York … included in our initial audit report Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements Report 2018S27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… and train direction. Only the cars with cabs used by train operators and conductors are equipped with ERUs. Key Findings … with the industry standard. Develop a more detailed work manual to include specific steps pertaining to ERUs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Bainbridge , Cortland County , Franklin County , Town of Liberty , Town of Ulster , City of White Plains and the … more than necessary when obtaining these services. Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (Sullivan County) Auditors … Town of Bainbridge Cortland County Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of Ulster City of White Plains and the Wilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. … 1 Containing health insurance costs should be a priority for local governments and school districts. One way to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesChild Care and Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… care assistance to low-income working families. Funds are provided to the state, which then distributes funding to … will decline by more than a third from FY 2025 to FY 2026. However, the City will likely incorporate additional … other than personal services (OTPS) costs for Pre-K and Early Childhood. FIGURE 1 – CCDBG Share of Cost for ACS, DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-and-development-block-grantComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … work performed raises potential issues under The New York State Constitution, because no contract was in place at the … to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 247
… For agencies paid on a lag basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the payroll period … For agencies paid on a current basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day (Wednesday) of the … issues that prevent an agency from meeting the established deadline, the agency representative must contact the Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/247-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-files