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Opinion 98-12
… moneys); (use of city and dependent school district moneys to temporarily finance operations of the other) MUNICIPAL … Advance (use of city and dependent school district moneys to temporarily finance operations of the other) SCHOOL … moneys); (use of city and dependent school district moneys to temporarily finance operations of the other) EDUCATION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 95-3
… the area of the county outside the city must be allocated to the area of the county outside the city in the manner … In view of the sales taxes imposed by the cities, you ask how the portion of the county general sales tax set aside for … county or educational purposes should be calculated, and how the amount not set aside for those purposes should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… in the second degree, a class C felony. Eydeler is alleged to have stolen over $100,000 in pension payments from the New … Attorney General Schneiderman, our investigation expanded to three states and led to Mr. Eydeler's arrest in Arizona.” “When individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-53
… within the county, the State Comptroller is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by the county. You … (i.e., 1 1/2%) of the sales tax within the city pursuant to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by Tax Law, §1262(d), to distribute one-half (i.e., 1 1/2%) of its sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… firefighters who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), … an active volunteer firefighter who has a nonforfeitable right to service award. You ask whether the assets of a … volunteer firefighter who has not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award. Service award programs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your community’s system of collection is the … government, when considering which system of collection to use, should also consult with its legal counsel, as … collection should periodically evaluate these services to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… report - pdf] We also released four letter reports to the following entities: the City of Buffalo (Buffalo) and … TPC) [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance … The insurer will collect and remit the tax money generally to NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up) (2017-F-2) An initial … issues with medical records provided by a physician to support his Medicaid claims. There was insufficient … (OMIG) was actively investigating the doctor. According to OMIG officials, steps will be taken to implement each of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Pay Period 9L/10C (Institution). Background In response to a request from the NYS Payroll Users Group, OSC has … will document any additions, deletions, or changes made to transactions on the Time Entry page by OSC staff. This new … report will provide timely notification of OSC corrections to agencies, provide better internal controls, ensure data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… York County Supreme Court charges Alvarez with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E … finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of … order were reimbursed by Gonzalez. The complaint alleges that Gonzalez distributed contribution cards to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateContact Us
… Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For inquiries, see our … asked questions or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent … or lost your Claim ID, complete our contact form . How do I start a claim? See How to Search and Claim Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… regular salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon … accounting for $7.0 million (74 percent) of the total. To properly control and account for these costs, Village … the compensation approved by the Village Board (Board) to which they are entitled, and time records adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social Services officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in each category of stress, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These … governments now facing volatility in revenue sources and uncertainty from significant shifts in federal spending … Yates (Orleans) and the villages of Coxsackie (Greene), South Blooming Grove (Orange), and Washingtonville (Orange). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli's Annual Report on MTA Debt Highlights Progress on Capital Investments and Debt Management
… becomes entangled in federal politics or delayed, it could force the MTA into making hard choices between increasing its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapolis-annual-report-mta-debt-highlights-progress-capital-investments-and-debtTown of Denmark – Claims Auditing (2026M-32)
… are disbursed. Because it is a town board’s responsibility to ensure that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently … audit of claims before directing the town supervisor to pay them. During the period January 1, 2024, through … it did not conduct a thorough audit of individual claims to determine whether they contained adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Opinion 2005-9
… 2102-a of the Education Law if he or she was elected to the component school district board prior to July 1, 2005, but was appointed or reappointed to the central high school board after that date. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between … PEF, employees with peace officer status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … LLS payments for newly eligible employees, the increases to the previously paid April 2019, 2020, and 2021 five (5) … ten (10) year LLS amounts, the new 15 year LLS amount, and to provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-lls