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Opinion 89-64
… board of trustees is considering the purchase of a certain parcel of unimproved real property within the village/town and the development rights of an adjoining parcel owned by the same party in order to preserve the … public funds may be expended. That section authorizes any county, city, town or village, after due notice and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 98-12
… of such a city may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. City moneys may be temporarily advanced to the … ("school district") may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. You also ask whether the moneys of the city and the … has long expressed the opinion that, where separate bank accounts are not specifically required by State or local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 95-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Concerning the proper distribution of county sales tax revenue when the county and several cities within the county each impose a …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … “Through our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, our investigation expanded to … who count on their pension for a secure retirement,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Comptroller DiNapoli and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-53
… all of the cities within the county, the State Comptroller is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by … city pursuant to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by Tax Law, §1262(d), to distribute one-half … Tax Law, §1262(c), of the new distribution formula which is outlined in county's resolution. Initially, we note that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 99-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … Whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer …
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
… Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when … referred the matter to the Attorney General’s Office as part of the Comptroller and Attorney General’s Joint Task … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The investigation was conducted by …
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
… by contract with a private company, citizens must receive the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. … to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a number of ways to potentially lower municipal garbage … about transfer stations across the state. The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and …
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)
… Yonkers, New York, Inc. (Yonkers) [pdf] ; and the City of Rochester (Rochester) and the Rochester Firefighters Two Percent … fire companies, benevolent associations and the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FFI is …
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
… that was initiated from the Governor's Medicaid Redesign Team proposal. As a result, DOH is not fully realizing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Purpose Describe data on the automated Correction Report. Affected Employees … Entry page by OSC staff. This new report will be run from data in the PayServ system after OSC has completed processing … to agencies, provide better internal controls, ensure data integrity, and will allow agencies to view corrections …
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
… straw donations orchestrated by George Gonzalez and Anna Mendez, who were arraigned for their roles in the false …
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 … or contact us with the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you … including the amount, and your check will be mailed to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted … or adequately supported Furthermore employees were paid for overtime that in some instances was not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 … families within required timeframes, they overpaid three childcare providers a total of $7,104. The overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Finds Increase in Entities Designated in Stress …
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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Denmark (Town) Board (Board) properly audit and approve … – January 21, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense in preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Opinion 2005-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training requirement for board members) … LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected member of a component …
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 … Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained … (Earnings Code ORC). If an employee receives a payment and has worked in more than one agency but has been paid by all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safety