Search
Opinion 89-29
… §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a … of the Department of the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks … the village. Here, the village does not presently own the parcel that it intends to exchange with the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but …
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
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New …
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
… the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … state's current five-year capital plan period. DiNapoli's report notes: New York's current debt total is second only to … plan to guide the five-year Capital Plan. Read the report , or go to: …
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
… for the legalization of professional Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”). Between April 10, 2013 and August 10, 2013, Wormuth … requesting legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth performed no legitimate consulting work for … to promote legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth also admitted that she lied to FBI agents during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… repair and maintenance of bridges and to control snow and ice. The policies and procedures may reference the … to repair and maintain bridges and to control snow and ice, without prior board approval, within the amounts … repair and maintenance of bridges and to control snow and ice pursuant to Highway Law, §140(2), because such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… and Duties (approval of nomination for fire chief); (appointment of fire chief) VILLAGE LAW, §10-1012: If the … of the department. The board of fire commissioners, at its next meeting, must consider the nominations and either … the position of chief, but does not specify a definite date for either commencement or expiration of the chief's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 95-28
… by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local government may not authorize such an investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank (hereinafter "FHLB"). General Municipal Law, §11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… advised us that the county owns fee simple title to the road bed. Highway Law, §131-b(1) provides that a county … therein...". We have interpreted similar authority in Village Law, §6-612 (and its predecessor statutes) to authorize a village board of trustees, upon discontinuing a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… on the public’s dime,” DiNapoli said. “The solution is often the same: oversight, oversight, oversight. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Opinion 93-33
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §60(a): A publication entered as second-class matter at a post-office located outside the boundaries of a school … in a publication which is entered as second-class matter at a post office located outside the boundaries of the school …
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
… Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing … grand larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. … Throop Supervisor William Tarby paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… Parisi and the New York State Police today announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of … Parisi and the New York State Police announced that Jennifer Colucci a former tax collector for the town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli Statement on the Election of John Flanagan as Leader of the New York State Senate
… move forward. As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers, John Flanagan can help the State Senate carry out the … to move forward As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers John Flanagan can help the State Senate carry out the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-statement-election-john-flanagan-leader-new-york-state-senateDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… of $480.1 million, or 3.8 percent, from the same period last year and nearly $120 million below projections, … grants for public schools – an increase of 6 percent from last year. May is the third largest month for school aid … through May 30, $2.7 billion or 13.7 percent higher than last year for the same period, primarily because of a $1.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Economic Affairs and Bernard McGuire, Managing … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III US Department of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Johnson allegedly took advantage of his mother’s death to pocket tens of thousands of dollars he was not entitled to,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigators and Suffolk … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… public corruption.” Following the plea, prosecutor John J. Ferlicca of the Wayne County DA’s Office said, “The … and created phony receipts to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in March following the joint investigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft