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Opinion 88-38
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. We have … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 96 - 14
… approximately $2,000 per year. You also state that it is unclear whether the hardware store is operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, but that if the hardware store is operated as a corporation, we may assume that the trustee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 92-13
… opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single … Terms of Office (change in terms of town offices from two to four years) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … the town clerk and the town supervisor from two to four years does not violate the "single subject" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by … “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopted budgets that did not include estimated expenses for recurring revenues and realistic estimates for expenditures. As a result, the district has accumulated … and approved before payment, appropriately supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17, a decline of $300.1 … percent from last fiscal year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in February, primarily due to lower than anticipated business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… in holding him accountable.” Carville said, “This crime is particularly disturbing because of the victims that … break our laws, accountable. Mr. Rose took advantage of a position he was entrusted in, and stole funds intended to … 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/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… or unsupported. Empire State Development Corp. (ESD) Selected Aspects of the Minority and Women-Owned … available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD agencies were submitted late (one by more than five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … firm erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village … actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… environmental risks in its supply chain. As a result of the corporation’s agreement to publish an annual … that will not only help protect its investors, but also the men and women who make the products that carry its … for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in concert with other signatories of the United Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School … district purposes and approved prior to payment. East Rockaway Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau … of the East Greenbush Central School District CSD East Rockaway Union Free School District Honeoye CSD Jefferson CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… approach to fulfilling this key responsibility. The size and complexity of local government or school district … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … may provide the claims auditor with a job description and other guidance to communicate the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit projects. ESD also administers a variety of tax credit programs including the Excelsior Jobs, Film Tax, and Life Sciences tax credits. In recent years, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… inspected; facilities complied with selected licensing and registration regulations; and identified violations were … 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses and the registration of facilities with radiation equipment. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). … by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. Our initial audit … made in our audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire Plan Drug Rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone … made additional data available while requiring real-time submission prescription information within 24 hours of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
To determine if the Department of Labor Department is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… is seeking to contract with entities able to provide the services of physicians having general and specialized medical … this procurement must be addressed to Director of Finance, or designee(s) at OSC, via email (preferred) to … or via hard copy mail to: Director of Finance Questions for Medical Examiners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, including funding, regulatory … regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-follow