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Opinion 91-2
… in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (public corporations -- scope of audit authority); (OTB's -- … State Comptroller's authority to oversee the accounts of public corporations, the Comptroller may request officials of … form will be confidential. Each regional OTB is a public corporation (Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state … those responsible accountable.” Walsh’s mother, also of Rochester, received a monthly payment as the beneficiary of … Steven G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death to try to steal … accountable.” James said , “I commend the work put forth by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … deceitfully manipulated the New York pension system by using her deceased mother’s pension to fill her pockets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionOpinion 89-61
… BUILDING INSPECTOR -- Compensation (salary in town charged only to area of town outside of villages) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- … The salary of the town building inspector is chargeable only to the area of the town outside of any incorporated … raised by taxes levied on the entire area of the town or only on the area of the town outside of any villages. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… to address and manage this chronic health condition." Jeff Seyler, president and CEO, American Lung Association of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-34
… to discipline highway department employees) TOWN LAW, §§64(1), (3), 119; HIGHWAY LAW, §140(4): A town board has authority to make inquiry into … for the supervision of such persons (Highway Law, §140[4]; Hiscox v Holmes , 237 AD 240, 260 NYS 667; Clarke v Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency and needed for village … furtherance of an agreement between a village and the U.S. Parks Service of the Department of the Interior, a village … a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks Service property needed for construction of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. "New …
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
… of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … of which are controllable according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli …
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
… New York's state-funded debt is projected to reach $63.7 … the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … New Yorks statefunded debt is projected to reach $637 billion … the following four years to $718 billion according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
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
… Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau … betray the public’s trust for personal gain,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible cost under the circumstances, and to guard against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure for filling in … department fire chief and the department fails to submit a new nomination, the village board may not appoint a new chief. In the event of such an impasse, the incumbent …
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 … FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL … Whether a town may under the provisions of section 11 of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Discontinuance of (county conveyance to other than owners of abutting lands) … COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may … Whether a county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing … to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was sentenced in Genesee County Court to … payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association. Snow pleaded guilty last year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 93-33
… matter, even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. … entered as second-class matter, but which contains local news articles and has circulation within the district. … 130 NYS 761, affd 153 AD 623, 138 NYS 1136 affd 208 NY 621; see gen 24 ALR 4th 822). We express no opinion as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted … of dollars in new debt and lump sum appropriations for the Executive and Legislature to use at their discretion, … Budget makes some of the settlement dollars available for infrastructure projects, including the Tappan Zee Bridge …
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 town, and kept for himself cash paid to the town for scrap metal, fines, and the sale of equipment, among other things. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000