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Opinion 89-45
… LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … or employee, and is not necessarily limited to fixed salary (see, e.g., 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-27, p 63). … of appeals from being paid compensation other than a fixed salary (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 108). However, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: 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-80kDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly diverted $360,556 earmarked for cancer screening support to fund his opulent lifestyle of … the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to justice, and I will … to charges that Junkovic, of the Bronx, through the not-for-profit corporation Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … important emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said … New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and helping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… avoid these outcomes unless it lays out additional options for the public and its funding partners to consider.” … 2026. For this to happen, they’ve included proposed fare increases of 4% in 2023 and 2025. However, the MTA would have … to raise fares by at least 19% on top of these proposed increases to reach the same level of fare revenue as in 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … Inc. (NYSE: SWY) — the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of … palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of deforestation, free of expansion on carbon–rich peat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 2243.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new Payroll … Report, which shows the status of payroll checks issued out of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). This report … Officers (garnishment refunds) Payroll Reissued Checks (State Payroll stop/reissues) Payment Status Paid (check has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2243-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.1
… (SFS). This report includes all stopped/reissued checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and … report, Payroll Check Notification, includes information for SFS Checks issued due to stopped/reissued payroll checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22431-new-payroll-check-notification-reportDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) latest 20-Year Needs Assessment, reviews the depth of work needed to … to be transparent. Riders and policymakers need to know what these capital projects mean for them, the progress that … MTA’s ongoing modernization of signals. Although delays caused by New York City Transit’s outdated signal system have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower … “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits, … New York could receive significant additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… areas that receive funding from ratepayers include: Market Development which consists of initiatives focused on … & Research which helps bring clean energy products to market. Through 2023, NYSERDA has reported that its … its goals and attracted $20 billion in private investment. Market Development Program (MDP) The MDP has contributed over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.2
… (SFS). This report includes all stopped/reissued checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and … report , Payroll Check Notification, includes information for SFS Checks issued due to stopped/reissued payroll checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22432-revised-new-payroll-check-notification-reportGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… report - pdf] [read complete 2021 report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess … for accuracy and completeness. Background The District is located in the Town of Warwick in Orange County. The … accounts payable clerk is the District’s purchasing agent who is responsible for overseeing the purchasing process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … with its written policies, and that each purchase was for a proper school district purpose. The Board delegated its … District’s claims. These two employees were responsible for examining and allowing or rejecting all accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… may have positioned New York City’s securities industry for a good year despite recent economic developments, … securities industry employment was a positive development for the city’s economy, the industry may resort to staffing … over the coming months to bolster profits. The average salary, including bonuses, in the securities industry in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 (Act) imposes limitations on vendors that do business … ($20,000,000) or more in the energy sector of Iran or is a financial institution that extends twenty million … the Office of General Services develop a list of persons who engage in investment activities in Iran and update it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax … that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman. "Mr. Garcia betrayed his … Berman, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in … of Ossining, NY, was sentenced to two years of supervised release and fined $20,000. Garcia paid full restitution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration at Exxon's 2016 annual meeting. Despite … support from 38.2% of voting shareholders, a record for a climate change resolution at the company. "As … DiNapoli said. "We want to know what Exxon's strategy is for continued profitability as governments around the world …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. … have not established formal policies or procedures for handling and recording cash receipts. Town of Kiantone – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1