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Opinion 92-46
… youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … Whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 91-58
Whether a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a tiretoenergy facility sought to be located at a particular site within the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a responsibility to help prevent consumers from being … deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has established little in the way of controls to restrict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… during the first quarter of 2017. Recent derailments at Penn Station have brought attention to the role played by … of 247,000 trains were scheduled, but 17,951 were canceled at the terminal before departing, terminated en route or were late arriving at their final destination. A train is considered on time by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Lumberland Fire Department , Village of Mastic Beach , South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … than $48,000 in purchases had inadequate documentation. South Farmingdale Water District – Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Former Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… from the Town. “Moran allegedly diverted resources meant to protect his community into his own pocket,” said DiNapoli … said , “Mr. Moran violated the confidence instilled in him by the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad by disregarding the … of their position at the expense of the community. I applaud the work of the State Police members assigned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… funding was available for a project that included roofing, window replacements and hazardous materials abatement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by submitting phony medical claims for reimbursement. She was arrested in … health care provider they can have a portion of the medical costs they paid to a provider reimbursed by a check … purporting that services were provided to her by two medical offices where she worked although they never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and … (FY) 2020-21 to FY 2022-23, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. If … on the authority’s budget. “The Central New York Regional Market Authority board and officials need to turn its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. “By neglecting to properly implement these regulations, New Yorkers may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found … amounts that had been paid to the fire company. She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest … Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. “Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… For example, an individual may be authorized to sign a grant contract but not a construction contract, or to sign vendor responsibility determinations but not contracts. … head wishes to pass the duty to designate authority to sign transactions and/or vendor responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… company that is now defunct, was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, and primarily provided … Far Rockaway in Queens, Williamsburg and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today … lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for … issues of fraud very seriously,” said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates, who is handling the prosecution of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Jasper , Town of Mamakating , City of Oswego , Town of Owego , Town of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming … make a gift of real property to a private entity. Town of Owego – Financial Management (Tioga County) Town officials … Town of Jasper Town of Mamakating City of Oswego Town of Owego Town of Sidney Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… remained low, generally under 2 percent; however, price increases began to accelerate in the spring of 2021 and … used measure of household inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has historically provided a reliable … to the pandemic, the last major U.S. recession lasted from December 2007 to June 2009. In the period since, inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… output and nearly twice the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller … than 1.9 million immigrants (including 297,000 commuters) work in New York City. These employees accounted for 43 percent of the work force in 2013, up from 31 percent in 1990. Immigrants also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economy