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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today announcing that the Fund will … Elon Musk’s proposed 2025 pay package and all directors standing for reelection at Tesla Inc.’s Nov. 6, 2025, Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… School District (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District … school district (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… to be reviewed by the state Office of Children and Family Services and the state Division of Criminal Justice Services before review and approval by the Division of the … include personnel costs for case workers, RTA foster care, aftercare costs for RTA youth placements upon discharge, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released … allowed the treasurer to process payroll, make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… District , Harpursville Central School District , Indian Lake Central School District , Johnstown City School District … District , Sullivan West Central School District , Tupper Lake Central School District , Wayland-Cohocton Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Opinion 91-53
… fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a local … of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget. (3) A town board … additional salary in excess of the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… consideration) TOWN LAW, §§198, 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to … enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]). It is well settled, however, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§556(6)(a), 726(1)(c), 734(1): A school district making a real property tax refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… a record $51.7 billion, $3.1 billion more than the city’s forecast at the beginning of the year, contributing to a $3.6 … increase reserves and to help balance the FY 2016 budget. Over the years, the city’s conservative approach to … external events, such as recent developments in Greece and China, and changes in federal monetary policy, could impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… financial assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, maintaining … 1 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for the Board’s review and consideration. We returned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … time periods. District officials reported the Cycle Two test results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data … as required. Finally, officials posted the Cycle Two test results of the potable water outlet sampling on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… audit the claims against a school district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s … purpose, when an inadequate audit of claims is performed, there is an increased risk that improper or unsupported … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Opinion 91-31
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of rabies treatment for individual injured within the town) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, … Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who … by statute to pay bills submitted by a private hospital for treatment of an individual who had come into contact with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… damaged ceilings and walls, water leaks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Auditors identified over … Their full response is included in the final report, which can be found at: … To read a report detailing DiNapoli's previous audits of the supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… in a cost-efficient manner and provide oversight of awarded contracts? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – August 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for … Police Acting Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to … District Attorney and the NYS Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… A report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … In its October 2023 Needs Assessment (2025-2044) Report, the MTA's first since 2013, it departed from prior … rate, could improve service reliability, DiNapoli’s report notes. Contractor problems and pandemic-related delays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… found that while most water systems had submitted plans, a number of them were over a decade old and some had never submitted a CVA. The review of the 317 … had out-of-date ERPs, including 15 that were over a decade old. 33 water systems (10%) had out-of-date VAs, including 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are struggling with housing costs to allow available resources to go … to prolonged safety risks. Deficiencies included no gas, exposed electrical wires, faulty carbon monoxide detectors and the presence of vermin. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisis