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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … $2.8 million. As a result, general fund balance decreased by approximately 58 percent, from $4.8 million to $2 million. … visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Pavilion Central School District and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District . "In an era of limited … district’s six reserves appear overfunded. Shoreham-Wading River Central School District – Financial Management (Suffolk … Pavilion Central School District and the ShorehamWading River Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six … 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … 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/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… program to students and to operate triathlons for kids and teens. Auditors found SED did not request, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … matter to my attention. I would like to also thank the State Comptroller and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid … $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, inpatient, and residential … alcohol addiction treatment services at several facilities in the New York metropolitan area. The state’s contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Kortright , City of Poughkeepsie and Summitville Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … incurred a revenue shortfall of $550,000. Summitville Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Sullivan County) Company officials have ensured that disbursements were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Upstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… Private Equity Investment Program has helped grow the pension fund while supporting jobs and fueling local … Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop similar … Fund New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is trustee of the $176.8 billion New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … not address the maintenance of surplus fund balance or how the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe … the city did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures … or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g … from, a capital reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State … But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The … slip further.” DiNapoli’s report found outside of New York City, growth in local sales tax collections was a mere 0.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesOpinion 2000-11
… added). In 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-388, unreported, we expressed the opinion that a deputy superintendent … of serving at the pleasure of the superintendent, even when appointed by the board (compare Town Law §30[10], which … the pleasure of the appointing authority, in our opinion, does not apply. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Opinion 92-52
… Authority of Great Neck North ("Authority") was created by title 8-B of article 5 of the Public Authorities Law (§1197-a … counties, cities, towns, villages, water districts, utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations , … towns, villages and water districts, but also with private utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations. We do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 2006-8
… “retirement awards”) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-p: Monies is an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund may not be … percentages of the employees’ final year salaries and paid upon retirement to central school district employees … in an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund to pay for lump sum “retirement awards” paid upon retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 88-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … municipality or fire district shall continue to pay any difference between the disabled fireman's regular salary or wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Services – Design & Construction $19.8 million with Patricia Electric Inc. for a fire alarm system replacement at … $4 million with CP Ward Inc. for a bridge replacement on NY Route 386 over Black Creek in Monroe County. $3 million … support for the startup business plan competition in Buffalo. $4 million to The Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOpinion 94-13
… for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective … pursuant to section 207-a(2) of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that they are not engaged in any … section 207-a. Section 207-a(1) of the General Municipal Law requires a city (other than New York City), town, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13