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Opinion 91-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … if any, of the town indebtedness outstanding at the time of incorporation is chargeable to the village's … resolutions, rules and regulations in effect at the time of incorporation of the village remain in effect, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 91-49
… of (county conveyance to other than owners of abutting lands) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned … a county legislative body "may, when satisfied that it is for the interest of the county... discontinue a county … street owned by the village, to convey title to a grantee for fair and adequate consideration (1982 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Gingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… second degree for stealing more than $770,000 in public funds meant for special needs pre-schoolers at the … five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape their home, fund a Mercedes Benz and a … defendant Elsie Mosesman and falsifying records. “Stealing funds designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying, … said Assemblymember Deborah Glick (D-Manhattan) . “DASA was created to ensure that these incidents are taken … told auditors that incidents were only reported if there was a physical fight, that behavior had to occur three times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… according to the January state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Tax revenues … $467.6 million below the state’s latest Financial Plan projections but $301.4 million higher than initial projections made last April. The Division of the Budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortOpinion 91-2
… (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … the possible existence of conflicts of interest. This is in response to your letter in which you question the … to mandate how the Comptroller, an independently elected official, is to exercise his constitutional discretion. ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… New York's asthma-related Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last … school and too many late night emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma among older Medicaid recipients is especially high. The state needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 … its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental … guidance to the vast majority of their certified group homes. Inconsistent emergency management coordination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… a shareholder proposal seeking an independent audit of the company’s practices related to civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the proposal won 36% support … filed at two Fortune 500 health care companies — Centene Corporation and Molina Healthcare, Inc. — ask the companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500). Affected … Services Unit (BU04), or Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 89-6
… record) JUDICIARY LAW, §§791, 796; PENAL LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a … to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a … Court, unless a special provision for the collection of a fine has been "otherwise made by law" (Judiciary Law, §796). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … investigate any case that involves public corruption, and I want to commend our State Police members, the Comptroller’s … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members … included in our initial audit report New York State Health Insurance Program Payments by Beacon Health Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Housing costs in New … on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state leaders recognize New York’s housing affordability … shelter (mortgage payments, rent and property taxes), utilities, operations/maintenance, and furnishings reached an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant … years, I have called on the SEC to mandate the disclosure of climate risk information to protect investors and the … provided by companies, investors will have a clearer view of how climate change and the transition to a net-zero …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-rulePeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded, and deposited and that … proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials from all five Towns ensured disbursements were proper and … Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all collections were properly supported recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by … for post-conference lodging and $2,743 for a sunset cruise, tips and gifts. PSCH also charged nearly $98,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… Agency letterhead should be used when providing a copy of the letter to the employee.) Agency payroll officers should retain a copy of each letter and any response from the employee for … the NPAY752 with this reason, obtain a copy of the death certificate and enter the termination with an Action of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… million. "Given the nationwide protests and controversy that surrounded the Dakota Access Pipeline, we assume Marathon would have undertaken robust due diligence before getting … in the formation of a joint venture that, if certain conditions were met, would result in an investment of $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… granting $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by … of a project. FIDA granted two additional unauthorized commercial loans of approximately $187,000. Questionable … expenses and not those of other entities; Cease making commercial loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agencies