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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… losing their right to a public pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her … criminal activity is absolutely stunning,” Baker said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone abused the trust of the … criminal acts on this community has been and will be felt for decades. But for the dedication and expertise of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 2006-3
… town board, after a public hearing, to grant franchises “for the use of the streets, highways, and public places or … thereof or the space above or under them or any of them, for any specific purpose authorized by law upon such terms … rule, unless a statute provides otherwise, and except for revenues received as a result of a part-town function or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … whether the private right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or use. You state that a village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Opinion 93-2
… election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own motion, may … Election Law, §15-104[1][c], which prescribes a procedure for village elections in certain villages to be conducted by … village election" as the annual or biennial election for village officers (Election Law, §15-102[1]). It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Oversight of Language Access Services
… barriers and ensure meaningful access to DOHMH services for clients with LEP. The Language Services Unit, within DOHMH’s Office of External Affairs, is responsible for creating and disseminating LAS resources to all … or emergency services and outlined additional details for the implementation of LAS. City agencies subject to Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… and commuter rail services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for 2016 was approximately $1.9 billion. In November 2012, … an efficient way to collect tolls, provide seamless travel for drivers, and benefit the environment. While the toll … booths remained, there were no Bridge and Tunnel Officers for toll collection or other services. Under AET, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… to Location Pay (LOC and LMH) in the Additional Pay page for NYSCOPBA Bargaining Unit 01 and 21 employees already … on the payment eligibility date of 04/01/2022 are eligible for increases to Location Pay Downstate Adjustment and … Pay page to reflect the following increase, as applicable, for employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Bargaining Unit 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger revenue collections. “The city’s steps to close … Program to Eliminate the Gap. The city’s budget surplus for FY 2023, which will be used to prepay a portion of the … financial plan. If it is ratified and sets a pattern for other labor agreements, total labor costs would increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the Thruway.” Tolls and related fees make up more than … a warning if their E-ZPass account has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, … if they have three or more violations in five years, and for commercial vehicles, if they owe $200 or more over five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. … and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 90-day … before applying for a taxable loan from NYSLRS. To Apply Online: Retirement Online is the fastest, most convenient way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … SUNY officials told auditors they lack recourse for foundations that are operating without a contract. … Officials added that they continually contact foundations for status updates on contract negotiations, and have even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… force behind employment growth in the state, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the gains since 2009. While job … than in 2009. The leisure and hospitality sector accounted for one-fifth of the gains between 2009 and 2017 (139,400 … in the past two years, the retail sector still accounted for 8 percent of the gains since 2009. The report noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The … out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected children. DOH’s regional offices are responsible for reviewing local health departments’ program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOpinion 88-70
… statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401, 153 NE 849; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213, 114 NE 65; Greene v Town Board of Town of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Attorney Hoovler. “I thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for all the work his office did in this investigation, and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will … to receiving $90,000 in payments from Cozzolino’s firm for merely attending 20 meetings and “a couple” of phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Budgets and Spending Unit to establish the spending and revenue budgets. With all of these factors in place the spending and revenue can be tracked via the NYAR0473 –Appropriated Loan … DOB to begin the formal contracting process. Once the contract is approved by the agency, DOB, and the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… must net to $0. The first invoice/distribution line is for the credit (-) to the expenditure. This line must … be the same obligation date as the original payment. For guidance on entering the correct obligation date, please … the returned payment in SFS by the amount indicated. For guidance on payment terms please refer to Chapter XII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that employees actually worked the hours paid. For example, the president made 109 changes to the time sheet … Library records show the custodian was paid $32,438 for the six-month period from January 2012 through June 2012. … with timekeeping requirements; implement procedures for payroll processing; require documented justification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides leadership, … housing units, and hotels and motels—and is responsible for administering a system of supervision, inspection, and … and ordinances to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents. In 2020, OTDA updated regulations to require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… and public authorities are to establish annual goals for such participation (expressed as a percentage of its total contract spending for the year, net of exemptions and exclusions), make a "good … to DED total contract expenditures of $18.7 million for fiscal year 2013-14, $13.9 million for fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises