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Opinion 90-36
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … collecting officer elect to refuse a postdated check, he or she should return it promptly to the person who tendered … tendered as payment of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-44
… LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an interest in the contract between the town and the … to your letter asking whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which … Whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44DiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. “Nancy … Village of Norwood pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73725 from the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Comptroller approved 1,801 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.7 billion and approved more than 1.7 million payments worth more than $12.5 billion. The office rejected 101 contracts and related transactions valued at $93 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryOpinion 94-25
… §217(c)(v): Section 217(c)(v) of the General Municipal Law does not authorize credit to be granted towards a year of … of the volunteer fire company". The service award statute does not define what is meant by "official meetings of [a] … note that the Workers' Compensation Board is authorized to make determinations of claims for benefits under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… accounts, established physical controls and maintained inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment, … physical controls, maintain complete and accurate inventory records for IT equipment or develop an IT … one printer, were not properly recorded in the District’s inventory listing. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant … convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit … Deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Comptroller approved 1,484 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth more than $13.6 billion. The office rejected 124 contracts and related transactions valued at $425.3 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may authorize designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school … to have a local government or school district credit card issued in both the name of the local government or … by allowing authorized employees to sign out a credit card when they need to travel, or by allowing the business or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has … pay for ongoing spending commitments. Going forward, the new mayor and city council should look to further boost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… and install a sensor test corridor for unmanned aircraft between Syracuse and Rome. $1.5 million to Syracuse … of Labor $5 billion for payments under the Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic … medical and laboratory supplies and materials. Other Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries OSC rejected tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) approved 1,407 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $109 … 8,000 payments valued at nearly $18.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… for assistance with the Health Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. $10.6 … Program. Department of Transportation $1.6 million to National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for design … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… SUNY New Paltz. $2.6 million with All State Construction & Boiler Inc. to install backflow prevention and pump station … with First Choice Group CNY Inc. for temporary employment services at Upstate Medical University. Department of … million to Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for legal services. Office of Children and Family Services $125.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Comptroller approved 1,487 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $18.6 billion and approved more than 20.9 million payments worth more than $18.1 billion. The office rejected 149 contracts and related transactions valued at $2.9 billion and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… York have accumulated $267 billion in debt, the equivalent of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The amount of debt reported by state and local authorities is now posted … that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities are repeatedly used in a way that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Group LLC for construction management services related to park development at the Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster County. $4.3 million with Fidelis Contracting … of the Administration Building at the Belmont Lake State Park in Suffolk County. $3.5 million with Whitney East Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. Waldron pleaded not guilty and is due back in Aurelius Town Court on June 28. Waldron’s actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of … trying to pad her hours," DiNapoli said. "Hopefully, her arrest will deter others from such corruption. My office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,232 … million with 140-150 Grand Holdings LLC for office space in Westchester County. Gaming Commission $100 million with … Inc. for artwork conservation at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. Department of Health $10.9 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july