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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… a similar upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, is the latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to … a similar upgrade by Moodys Investors Service is the latest indication of that improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The funds were administered as part of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the manager responsible for the unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing … that referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Additionally, ten of the 77 referees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling … in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. Further, the board … as committees, but as one individual making decisions for the entire company without sufficient oversight. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on City's Preliminary Budget Proposal
… Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed budget clearly lays out his bold … My office will release a full examination of the mayor's budget in the coming weeks. … Mayor Bill de Blasios …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-citys-preliminary-budget-proposalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … Also, the IDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Village of Kaser – … (Rockland County) The village charged residents $400,356 for refuse collection which exceeded the outsourced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County ) The district did not properly seek competition for 14 professional service providers totaling $477,235. … included entering and modifying employee information, salary information, payroll deductions and withholding … The BOCES did not have an adequate number of licenses for certain programs or did not have sufficient documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations … at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by the New York City Department of … hazard, which requires the elevator to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … – Leave Accruals (Suffolk County) Leave accrual records for business office employees were overstated by a total of … In addition, the board does not adopt individual budgets for each sewer district. Capital costs are allocated to three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 93-4
… two-thirds vote required) -- Referendum Requirements (for tax certiorari judgments) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … referendum nor is the town board authorized to provide for a referendum on its own motion. You ask whether a town board may adopt a bond resolution for the purpose of financing a tax certiorari judgment and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Opinion 93-23
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain … providers who do not meet federal and State requirements for participation in the Medicaid program. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for certain fees collected or deposit collections in a timely … law because it does not award the correct amount of points for some activities. In addition, while district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … taxes as an increased revenue source in the future is limited. The village’s preliminary budget complies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 90-58
… private capacity is not a "contract" with the municipality for purposes of the conflict of interest provisions of … a misdemeanor (General Municipal Law, §805). A "contract" for purposes of article 18 includes only any express or … official duties. In this regard, it might be appropriate for the code to address the circumstances, if any, under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 91-39
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding statutory limit) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (waiver of post-retirement salary - effect on retirement allowance) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, … Law, §212. Civil Service Law, §150 provides generally for the suspension of retirement benefits "if any person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Opinion 94-30
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for publication] COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (amount of index fees … the CPLR required a county clerk to collect a fee of $100 for the assignment of an index number to an action pending in … omnibus revenue bill enacted to balance the State budget for fiscal year 1990-91 and increased general fund revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30XVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks) for a 25-year term, pursuant to Chapters 18 and 140 of the laws of 2008. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporations