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DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New … Fund. Titarchuk previously served the Fund as Director of Absolute Return Strategies. “Anastasia’s talent and varied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… degree, a class C felony, for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … the supposed prescribing physician was deceased when the prescription was written. In another, United paid Davis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudOpinion 93-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … 33.00, 35.00: A town board may authorize the issuance of bonds to finance tax certiorari judgments. The resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Opinion 93-23
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of … with most town electrical contracts (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 262), it is possible that he or she could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Opinion 89-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … requirements where capital improvement has a period of probable usefulness of five years) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 90-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL … of Tax Law, §1262(d) should be made by dividing the county equalization rate into the taxable assessed value of taxable real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Opinion 95-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … CLAIMS -- Audit (officer's statement based on review of documentation) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (permitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 91-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding statutory limit) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for state contracts awarded during a state of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to … review. Legislation introduced at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which … and The procurement record on file with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is complete. STANDARDS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityOpinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022: Counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… Chapter 468 requires the County to submit to the State Comptroller, during the “effective period” of Chapter … for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time adjustment to … 82 in Bargaining Unit 61. Affected Employees: Members of Council 82 that are currently in or were previously in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … retirement plan; or An active participant for any part of 2019 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented … dated August 14, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of PBANYS, OSC will automatically increase the biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 2296
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on … for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State Heather Briccetti Mulligan. The full op-ed … Today, policymakers are at a crossroads with the challenge of keeping New York an attractive and affordable place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-population