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Opinion 94-19
… zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) -- Discount Bonds (amount chargeable to debt limit); (need to … zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) -- Discount Bonds (amount chargeable to debt … Whether the face amount of zero coupon bonds ie deep discount bonds on which no periodic interest is payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… Amidst the economic tumult brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the securities industry saw its … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on Wall St.’s performance . “An injection of federal stimulus … an outsized source of revenue, but the rising profits on Wall Street are disconnected from the pain being felt on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020Contract Advisory No. 33
… without registering with the Department of Labor. When State Contracting Entities submit public works contracts … (EDSS) or Contract Submission System, as applicable. State Contracting Entities are reminded that they must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryOpinion 94-13
… for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective … pursuant to section 207-a(2) of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that they are not engaged in any … section 207-a. Section 207-a(1) of the General Municipal Law requires a city (other than New York City), town, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors found that four employees in 2013 and six employees in 2014 did not receive the correct gross pay. … the court clerk properly accounted for all issued parking tickets. Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (Rensselaer … ensure the clerk is pursuing collections of unpaid traffic tickets. As a result, the court had 17 unpaid tickets during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Local Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdfDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… said. “New Yorkers already pay more to Washington than we get back, but let’s not make it worse by not getting counted. I urge the more than 40 percent of New York households that … in the Federal Budget – Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. Gabriel, 62, had resigned her public … a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State Comptroller. Records of Activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelFare Evasion
… and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare … and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: Transit and MTA … City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… authorizing competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Opinion 89-23
… utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. This is in reply to your … hall several times per month without consideration or for nominal consideration. General Municipal Law, §72-h … or department thereof, either without consideration or for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today proposed changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains … that $111180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant … impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . The Governor’s Executive Order 202, which had … Niagara County. $1.1 million with Economy Paving Co. for a new observation platform at Carpenter Falls Unique Area in … Stony Brook University. $1.4 million with Niagara Scenic Tours Inc. for bus transportation for intercollegiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). … 28, 2012, our objective was to determine whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State … Related Audit/Report of Interest Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices (2010-S-71) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8DiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. The plea stems from charges that Mr. Eletz … today announced that Marc A Eletz 70 a resident of Boca Raton Florida pleaded guilty today to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nys