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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… 2017-18 state budget. The agreement provides new funding for education, affordable housing and clean water projects, … Still, the budget was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include … the 201718 state budget The agreement provides new funding for education affordable housing and clean water projects as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund overall return in the first quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of $1971 billion according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… by more than $1.1 million over a five-year period for narcotics and other controlled substance prescriptions … substances can ease suffering and provide treatment for people with serious medical problems, but these drugs can … DiNapoli said. “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsOpinion 93-15
… Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the town board. You ask whether, pursuant to … is required to annually account to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with respect to private source … previous fiscal year "shall account with the town board for such moneys and shall produce all supporting books, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, … to perform testing of water within a private water system for purposes of maintaining the private system and to oversee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-49
… constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 95-17
… that the personal property may be sold to generate revenue for the improvement district. The town may not adopt a local … owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The town initially acquired this … town board would then sell the sand to generate revenue for the sewer district. A town improvement district, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-21
… is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and … reported the mass dismissal of numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting … been prosecuted. Typically, the charges have been pending for several years and the dismissal is made in the interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 95-15
… equal to the proportionate reduction of taxes levied for library purposes. This is in response to your request … equal to the proportionate reduction of taxes levied for library purposes (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-103, … conclusion because of the absence of statutory authority for a school district to charge back to a public library any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Opinion 91-31
… exists in any county or the vicinity thereof and the New York State Commissioner of Health so certifies to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself by not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to … the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday and is expected to pay full … father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so he could steal his pension and social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The audit released today … nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for program clients in Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Otsego, … way to ensure service providers are only receiving payment for appropriate expenses or if program goals are being met. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… and Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL … by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … Attorney Kim, the FBI, IRS and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring this case to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing by making full use of available federal funds for vouchers, according to an audit released today by New York … has not made full use of the federal funds that support vouchers and needs to maximize participation in the programs … rent and homeownership costs through federally-funded vouchers. In addition to HCR, municipalities, including New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, … position of the state remains on a solid footing, for now,” DiNapoli said. “While tax collections have exceeded … State policy makers should ensure that the enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24 commits additional resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 3.51 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2016, with an … sustainable returns that provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … quarter of state fiscal year 20162017 was 351 percent for the threemonth period ending Sept 30 2016 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” Guide to … to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed … to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for individuals with serious mental illness that pose risks … history meets a set of criteria. The law is named for Kendra Webdale, who was killed when she was pushed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today … State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her actions.” From August 2008 through February 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80k