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Opinion 89-34
… wastefully or negligently (see Gardner v Town of Cameron , 155 AD 750, 140 NYS 634, affd 215 NY 682), we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; … VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the … could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations given the competition from other providers, such as Uber; and The Health and Hospitals Corporation continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… toward improving the ride for straphangers, hopefully it will help improve on-time performance.” DiNapoli’s audit … performance goal of at least 90 percent. Auditors examined what caused more than half of the almost 500,000 train delays … asserted that its assessment of wait time between trains is a better indicator of subway service. But DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for … that prohibit the state from issuing debt without voter approval. However, the state has used various … billion, or 17 percent, from SFY 2007-08. $2.46 billion in voter-approved, General Obligation debt, representing 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… for the legalization of professional Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”). Between April 10, 2013 and August 10, 2013, Wormuth … requesting legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth performed no legitimate consulting work for … to promote legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth also admitted that she lied to FBI agents during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); (purchases governed by town … St Comp, 1968, supra ). With regard to the purchase and rental of highway equipment, under Highway Law, §142(1)(a), … without prior board approval or has approved rental rates for classes of equipment or machinery (see 1979 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… rights are impaired ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … was substantially amended by chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992. The bill enacted as chapter 708 was also introduced at … of statutes. Thus, in our opinion, the legislative history of section 11, as amended, clearly indicates that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by … owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county legislative body "may, when … which it has discontinued pursuant to Highway Law, §131-b. With respect to the procedures for effectuating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … confessed to DiNapoli’s investigators that he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his … for stealing nearly $46000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos according to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 93-33
… the newspaper. A school district, however, may not pay a claim for publication of a notice in a publication which is … You also ask whether the school district may pay a claim for publishing the notice in a publication which is not … forth certain conditions precedent to a newspaper making a claim for compensation for the publication of official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the 2015-16 Enacted State Budget contains broad statutory authority on some spending, according to an analysis released today by … condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves but the 201516 Enacted State Budget contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for … The contract was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the … the lack of due diligence in the contracting process by DOT. The primary concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his … James, and the New York State Police announced today. William Tarby pleaded guilty to grand larceny and official … of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby scammed town residents by abusing his position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full … put their trust in her.” Colucci served as Beekman’s tax collector for two years ending in August 2020. During that … State Police announced that Jennifer Colucci a former tax collector for the town of Beekman was sentenced to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli Statement on the Election of John Flanagan as Leader of the New York State Senate
… by the public. I congratulate Senator Flanagan and stand ready to assist the Senate Majority Leader meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-statement-election-john-flanagan-leader-new-york-state-senateDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… and lower Personal Income Tax collections this year. "It’s no surprise that legal settlements are well below the past … after March and September, when school aid funded with Lottery revenues are paid. The state spent $22.8 billion … to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… McGuire, Managing Director of 57 Stars, an international private equity investor, to announce a new $50 million commitment to … Ireland’s dynamic economy has proven a good investment for our state pension fund and I am gratified that we have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today … to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney, he is being held … by the Office of the New York State Comptroller and the Suffolk County District Attorney. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-payments