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Opinion 88-51
… board wishes to use the funds and accumulated interest to pay for the dredging of the lake. You ask whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Opinion 93-1
… the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) … in the office of the principal. You ask whether 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 240 still represents the views of this Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a surplus of $1.6 billion in FY 2014, which will be used to help balance the $73.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… However, despite the magnitude of these payments, DOH does not adjust each MCO's premium to reflect the MCO's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… collection efforts. Transfer stations: A transfer station may include one or more large containers for solid … with the General Municipal Law. Resources The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) … solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. See our Local Government Management Guides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 99-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service award program may provide death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Opinion 92-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53State Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… Pay Period 9L/10C (Institution). Background In response to a request from the NYS Payroll Users Group, OSC has … will document any additions, deletions, or changes made to transactions on the Time Entry page by OSC staff. This new … report will provide timely notification of OSC corrections to agencies, provide better internal controls, ensure data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act legislation, city charters or … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax … had a process for administering FFI tax money, officials in Buffalo, Syracuse and Yonkers did not always use it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overVendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the State does business with the … 4.D - Location … Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were used solely for town purposes. Town of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (Allegany County) The town clerk did not always record fees accurately or deposit them … timely and reported accurately to the town supervisor. The clerk accurately recorded tax collections but did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… employees’ hours worked. Audit Summary Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized, but did not maintain … officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524. We reviewed … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Opinion 98-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to temporarily finance operations of the other) EDUCATION LAW, §2580(1), (4); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §9-a: The moneys … 519 NYS2d 395; see also, e.g., Divisich v Marshall , 281 NY 170; Fuhrmann v Graves , 235 NY 77; Board of Education of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 89-64
Concerning a village which embraces the entire territory of a town and operates principally as a village see Village Law Article 17
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 2005-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EDUCATION LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Town of Deerpark , Town of East Hampton , Village of East Hampton , Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime … and services are delivered safely and effectively for residents.” Key Findings: The number of overtime hours … has been driven largely by people leaving rather than retirement. In 2023, the State launched the NY HELPS program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023