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Opinion 89-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to the extent inconsistent. You ask whether a town may pay to the surviving spouse of a deceased town highway … of absence to its officers or employees with or without pay and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Opinion 91-1
… work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i); COUNTY LAW, §408-a: There is no … No. 87-46, p 70; L 1953, ch 861; Memorandum to Governor re: L 1953, ch 861, Department of Audit and Control, … subdivision, district in such political subdivision or fire company located in whole or in part within the county. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… to address them while also recognizing the importance of achieving and maintaining long-term structural budget … as support for vulnerable New Yorkers and continuation of the plan to fully fund school foundation aid. These are … unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed budget includes significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1413
… for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a weekly file. Agency update access is not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1413-new-deduction-code-555-council-82-voluntary-insuranceContact Update for State Agencies
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller communicates with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateOpinion 2006-10
… of broadcasting meetings of the planning board and zoning board of appeals); (salary of registrar of vital … are credited to the general fund, town-wide (2006 Opns St Comp No. 2006-3; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-102025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 (POS)
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, ins. comp., fiduciaries and investment companies and may be accepted by the State Comptroller and the State Superintendent of Fin. Serv. where the deposit of obligations is required by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/nys-go-2025abc-pos.pdfOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and/or the New York State Customer file. (See Chapter X - Guide to Vendor/Customer Management of this Guide for more information about New York State … Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts of this Guide for information about the recording of revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York … for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York httpwwwopenbooknewyorkcom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would … allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county call centers when major events like natural … Next Generation 911 NG911 is a longpromised upgrade to New Yorks emergency communications system that would allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-9112022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentence will be determined by the court. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… School is certified to provide special education services for up to 239 children. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … education providers, such as the School, are reimbursed for their services using tuition rates established by SED … financial information they reported on their annual CFRs. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2009. Our objective was to determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws … from favored vendors. For example, Mr. Dean and his staff solicited donations from certain vendors for annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, … York, 2012 1 Industry Number of Establishments Number of Employees Employment as Share of Industry Total Average … in nonprofit jobs and organizations with nearly 13 million employees and more than 31000 organizations in 2012 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… out unused vacation time since 2004, an option that was only available to employees who resigned or retired. Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 92-18
… whether it is permissible to charge the fee to owners of only improved real property. You also ask whether the fee may … to finance these facilities could not be imposed upon only improved properties. With respect to whether the … the fee, the term "improved property" should encompass only properties that may be reasonably expected to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18