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Opinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … her law firm, with those functions instead being performed by a deputy, if any. The attorney, and possibly his or her … in a private law firm. In 1998, the law firm was retained by the town to prosecute certain litigation. The agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 88-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … but may not do so jointly with the municipality for which the authority was established. You ask whether either … of such an arrangement. Municipal housing authorities are public corporations established by the State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 92-14
… in contemplation when it provided in Section 20 that the funds shall be returned to the owner 'upon the discharge of … provisions of CPLR, §8010 are applicable to a deposit of funds made pursuant to section 20 of the Lien Law because … simply shifted from the real property in question to the funds so deposited with the county treasurer ( Hafker v Henry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… rates climb above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, while male participation declined to 65.5 percent, its lowest level … the labor force in the City, reaching 14.6 percent in 2018. However, in 2019, this figure declined to 12.7 percent … al., “Parents in a Pandemic Labor Market,” Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) , February 4, 2021, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… law requires standard application forms for requests for financial assistance, uniform criteria for the evaluation and … job creation and retention goals. … Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-478
… same-sex spouse’s health coverage and of the potential tax impact for non-residents of New York State. Affected … health coverage to be taxable as imputed income for NYS tax purposes, regardless of whether the taxpayer was … of a non-employee same-sex spouse's health coverage by NYS to be taxable as imputed income for federal tax purposes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-478-changes-taxation-imputed-incomeComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… with the collection of payments. The system used to track outstanding penalties was incomplete and often … education provider of center- and home-based services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in nine … than $1 million in potential recoveries were likely lost due to the inaction on overpayments for claims that are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … policy regarding obtaining quotes for purchases and public works. During the audit period, authority officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent vouchers for payment to the Town of … in corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and … Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Cincinnatus Central School District , Johnsburg Central School District , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone … after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino used the money to assist in purchasing a $556,000 home and car. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… available). Coverage disparities persist among the state’s Black, Asian and Latino populations and higher uninsured … among low- and moderate-income groups. In 2021, just 3% of white New Yorkers did not have insurance, compared to 10% of Hispanic and 6% of Black and Asian New Yorkers. The highest uninsurance rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Social Security … country on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities confirmed, however, that Case had no … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… commits additional resources to the state’s reserve funds to improve long-term financial stability.” PIT … billion and initial projections by $636.4 million. All Funds spending totaled $220.5 billion, which was $11.1 … opening balance. This includes $2.35 billion of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Overtime costs at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours increased 11.1% to 22.2 million over the same period. Overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a four-year total of $505,187 more than necessary in taxes and maintained an excessive level of surplus fund … calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have 99-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 97-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the Association solely by reason of the death of his or her spouse. You ask whether the Volunteer and Exempt … to a member of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $79,200 that were not deposited in a timely manner, up to six weeks after receipt. ### For access to state and local … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits