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Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… or gender identity, according to an audit released in Rochester today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … them and are safe and free from harassment and bullying. School districts must protect students’ rights and ensure … example, not one of the 39 schools in Yonkers City School District reported an incident of bullying or harassment under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay for teaching classes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and select claims going back to October 1, 2015. About the … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Garden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… Therefore, taxpayers do not have assurance that the best prices were obtained. Officials did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), adopt new … energy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… other long-term assets. But spending from state operating funds, which pays for most of the agency’s regulatory and … to the increase in capital spending. FIGURE 1 - DEC All Funds and State Operating Funds Spending – SFY 2010-11 through SFY 2019-20 Source: New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state … residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers have regular and open contact with ombudsmen to resolve … complaints – 98 percent – arose from facilities that had been visited prior to the complaint, indicating that an … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 95-28
… a fundamental limitation on home rule powers ( Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, 547 NYS2d 627). … Inc. , 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders , supra ). The intent to pre-empt may be express … statutory scheme (see Daytop Village , supra; Albany Area Builders , supra ). Section 11 of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 91-49
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Discontinuance of (county conveyance to other than owners of abutting lands) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) … sale, to either the adjoining owner or another party and, if so, whether the sale may be approved by adoption of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 90-62
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … receive his salary, unless the superintendent is removed from office pursuant to Public Officers Law, §36, or a … any town officer, except a town justice, may be removed from office by the Supreme Court for any misconduct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … the possible existence of conflicts of interest. This is in response to your letter in which you question the … N.E.2d 592, 595). The Legislature is powerless to mandate how the Comptroller, an independently elected official, is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital … across the region.” NFTA is responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… short-term financial condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the 2015-16 … of $7.3 billion, or 5.1 percent, over state fiscal year 2014-15. The Division of the Budget (DOB) is expected to … Budget Financial Plan shortly. Since the start of SFY 2014-15, the state has received or expects to receive more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingOpinion 93-33
… entered as second-class matter outside the municipality) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice … at a post-office located outside the boundaries of a school district may meet the requirements of General Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 89-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers … Clarke v Town of Russia , 257 AD 703, 15 NYS2d 415, revd on other grnds 283 NY 272; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-141, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency and needed … village road building where the federal agency desires an exchange of property rather than an outright sale of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Abolition (effect of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-Town charges (salaries of town officers) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies … that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of … concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos Contracting Corporation, which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… Compensation-related benefits are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Workers’ Compensation-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workers