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Opinion 89-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive … Whether the elective office of fire district treasurer may be abolished and replaced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Comptroller's office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order … and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterOpinion 95-22
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's … Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 91-50
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §3244: Bonds and notes of the Local Government Assistance Corporation are … or by a political subdivision. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether bonds of the Local Government … Laws of 1990), however, provides, in part, that the bonds and notes of LGAC are: hereby made securities which may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 94-21
… any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. … account balances at the close of each fiscal year, to the extent of any unpaid obligations. Section 110 further … at more frequent intervals". The purpose of section 110 is to prevent town officials from incurring obligations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… Comptroller's office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order … and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… worked including $2,816 for overlapping time. Moran is no longer employed by the Ambulance Squad or Essex County … Richard Carpenter in the Town of Moriah Court. He is due back in court on October 21. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Highland Central School District , Hudson City School … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Highland Central School District – Financial Condition … today announced his office completed audits of the Highland Central School District Hudson City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to … there on Sept. 14, 2006. As her mother-in-law’s caretaker, Sandra Smith had access to her bank account, which she kept … Security Administration Gail S Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith a resident of Georgia has pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… were better than expected, but the revenue challenge is still with us,” DiNapoli said. “President-elect Biden’s … and localities fill gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic, is another hopeful sign. We still have a long way to go, and … $7.8 billion, or 10.8 percent, lower than last year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor … recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in a fiscally responsible way.” The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers expect their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an … Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “This former tax collector took money from taxpayers for her own personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Brown was initially arrested in November 2020 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections without detection, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… was sentenced today for claiming simultaneous work hours at two public school districts, according to an audit … today in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which … technology (IT) technicians or verify their work hours. They also failed to properly monitor a vendor’s IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July 2019, the decline is less steep than any month since March, when the COVID-19 … in sales tax collections, a major source of revenue. This is going to have a long-lasting effect on revenues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and September, making it the strongest quarter of 2019,” … factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date collections since January … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesTravel Advisory No. 15
… for full personal vehicle mileage reimbursement is no longer applicable for business-related travel when a more cost-effective option is available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptions