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Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources … and you do not have any of the powers or duties that could cause the interest to be prohibited, or if one of the … purchase or public work contract is approved by unanimous vote of the governing board or body, except the interested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … payment is made to the coroner as a sole proprietor of a funeral business. A coroner also would be deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and school audits were issued. School Districts - Lead In Water: Testing and Reporting (Statewide) Auditors assessed … or implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and DOH … plan, only one had a complete remedial action plan in place, and just one reported testing results to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2007
… 2022 CSEA LLS payment during 2022-2023: Leave of Absence/Preferred List on 03/31/2022: An employee who otherwise … Compensation Leave or Unpaid Military Leave) or on a preferred list on 03/31/2022 becomes eligible if they return … impact the employee’s April 2022 CSEA LLS eligibility. Preferred List on 03/31/2022: Agencies must submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2007-april-2022-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that commended the Fund for its strong policies and ethical management, stating that … compared to most peers it remains severely understaffed for its scale and complexity, with underdeveloped risk … staff compensation levels are in the bottom quartile for similar public pension funds. There is justifiable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… approved 1,485 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $18.1 billion and approved more … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract … Comptroller approved 1485 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $181 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for the Third Quarter
… expected to include the following: City of New York – a bond sale of up to $800 million in tax-exempt fixed rate … Dormitory Authority of the State of New York – a bond sale of up to $45 million in tax-exempt fixed rate bonds in July. Housing Finance Agency – a bond sale of up to $75 million in tax-exempt fixed rate bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the first quarter of 2015. The proposed new issuances total approximately $2.44 … today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state New York City and their major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… and Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the trust of club members and his community to serve his own ends,” said … County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley 52 for allegedly stealing over $8000 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… the economy and actions in Washington casts a long shadow on this budget. Market volatility and declining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetOpinion 91-54
… on renters of real property ( cf. , e.g., Tax Law, §1202-a et seq ., authorizing various local governments to impose … v City of New York , 43 NY2d 253, 401 NYS2d 173; Mobil Oil Corp. v Town of Huntington , 85 Misc 2d 800, 380 NYS2d 466; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54DiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
State Agencies Bulletin No 2010
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) … requiring Maximus to provide a complete sample population for each business function the department reviews; and to … three vouchers totaling $350,000 payable to Trivision for services previously paid for and for services never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that all such expenditures are adequately supported and for necessary district purposes. Credit card charges totaling … purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling $6,185 were not supported by proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that all such expenditures are adequately supported and for necessary district purposes. Credit card charges totaling … purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling $6,185 were not supported by proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… number of check-offs have grown over the last decade, only a fraction of the money has been actually spent on their … each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … by Breast Cancer Research and Education (8.9%) and Food Banks (7.9%). While the number of check-offs has grown, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostMiddlesex Hose Company, Inc. – Fundraising (2025M-148)
… involved in fundraising activities are responsible for accounting for and remitting all money received to the Company’s Treasurer (Treasurer) who is responsible for recording and depositing cash and preparing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/06/05/middlesex-hose-company-inc-fundraising-2025m-148Opinion 91-12
… fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or the fire company. General … fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or the fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 97-15
… a special district for the operation and maintenance of street lighting. You ask whether a county may establish a … be assessed for the cost of operating and maintaining street lights. Article 5-A of the County Law (§250 et seq … for which districts may be established within counties. Street lighting is not one of the listed purposes ( cf . Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15