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Opinion 89-22
… (responsibility to install traffic signals) TOWN LAW, §64(16); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1651, 1652-a, 1652-b, 1660, … the cost thereof constituting a town charge (Town Law, §64[16]). Similarly, towns are authorized generally to regulate … Dept 1983]; Burcroft v County of Orleans , 114 Misc 2d 16, 450 NYS2d 651 [1982]), nor an independent affirmative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 90-1
… ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, §27-0925; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): Where a town imposes an assessment … will benefit town residents. You ask whether the proceeds from the imposition of an assessment on the gross receipts of … §27-0925 does not specify the manner in which the proceeds from an assessment imposed pursuant to that section are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 90-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (with town library by … §256: A village may contract with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam … with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… previously served the Fund as Director of Absolute Return Strategies. “Anastasia’s talent and varied financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… York’s schools must be better prepared for emergencies and violent incidents. My auditors looked at a sample of big and small schools in urban, suburban and rural settings. … School District, Hendrick Hudson Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lancaster Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 … million with The Conservation Fund for purchase of lands in the towns of Stephentown, Petersburgh and Berlin in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian allegedly abused his authority to deceive the residents he was supposed to serve," State Comptroller … corruption." Harrian, 52, resigned his position and left the state after allegedly submitting dozens of unsupported, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the … into the Medicaid program and meet certain requirements in order to participate. In addition, providers must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Civil Admissions Suite at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York County. $2 million with Gramercy Group Inc. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … pumps and motors at the River Front Pumping Station in Albany County. Office of General Services – Design & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 … with Alvion Group Inc. for the replacement of ceilings in several buildings at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,037 … restoration and maintenance at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.4 million with Green Thumb Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those contracts … lacking during the COVID emergency period, by giving the public and the press the ability to not only examine the … and I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… State Office Building in Jefferson County. Department of Health $20.8 million with Health Research Inc. for the New York State Smokers Quitline … aid to 631 school districts. $1.8 billion in excess cost aid to 668 school districts for school-aged special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… million with Clarivate Analytics US LLC for Web of Science online database subscription at University at Albany. $1.2 … from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos. Office of General Services $9.7 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment … and real assets (10.00%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (5.48%). The Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-return