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Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-182-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Ticonderoga Joint TownVillage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-182-fDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority … County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s … those who abuse the public trust are held accountable,” James said . “This case underscores our shared commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingSchonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185), released in April 2022. The audit determined that the Company’s … Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that the authority prioritize its most pressing needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public transportation across … the authority prioritizes capital improvements according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… physically unable to perform the duties of office) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Removal (physical inability to … OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is physically unable to … resignation or removal of the incumbent; an incumbent's ceasing to comply with residency requirements fixed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Port Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Port Jervis City School District’s (District’s) progress, as … in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition … condition. Background The District serves the City of Port Jervis and the Towns of Deer Park and Mount Hope in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-fOpinion 94-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- … Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 89-6
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of record) JUDICIARY LAW, §§791, 796; PENAL LAW, … You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under section 190.60 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 89-34
… employees); (authority to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway superintendent) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and … purposes and after such inquiry recommend to the highway superintendent that he censure the employees for such actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 91-49
… approved by a simple majority of the whole governing body at a duly convened meeting. In certain circumstances, a … passed by a simple majority of the county legislative body. You have advised us that the county owns fee simple … Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county legislative body "may, when satisfied that it is for the interest of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 93-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Opinion 93-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) EDUCATION LAW, §2004(1); PUBLIC … the school district, the school district may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city’s financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance … year were not closed as of June 2014. However, the general ledger cash balances were unreliable and were not reconciled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… of human rights risks related to labor standards in their operations and supply chains. The companies also agreed to publish these … and accountability surrounding workers’ rights will result in stronger companies and help safeguard the Common … of human rights risks related to labor standards in their operations and supply chains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the … provide a quality education for students at the Utica City School District. I commend the diligent work of our State … announced longtime superintendent of the Utica City School District UCSD Bruce Karampleaded guilty to the felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James, and the New York State Police announced today. William … personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in … interest, not using their office to enrich themselves,” James said. “William Tarby exploited his position to steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report New York State Health Insurance Program Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members Report 2021S18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… after March and September, when school aid funded with Lottery revenues are paid. The state spent $22.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 770,000. The authority owns 306 vehicles, 50 of which are hybrid electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growing