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Opinion 92-56
… town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon such terms and conditions ... as it shall determine", may pay the town manager a flat monthly fee as an allowance for use of his or … part of the terms and conditions of the appointment of the manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- … Whether a surrogates court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… A nonprofit provider of supportive housing for the Citys Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionOpinion 90-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services … to receive compensation for engineering services performed in connection with any matter before the planning board. … a planning board member performing uncompensated work in connection with a matter before the board, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Opinion 90-14
… the developer to pay such fees directly to independent contractors performing such services. You inquire whether a … and land surveyor engaged by the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with … a special planning board attorney employed as independent contractors by the town, we note that in 1977 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… New York $11.5 million with Complete Book and Media Supply LLC for online books, media and publication subscriptions. … Department of Health $4.3 million with GlaxoSmithKline LLC for pediatric vaccines. $1.2 million with Public … Oswego, Otsego and St. Lawrence counties. $9.3 million to 26 localities for revenue collected related to licensing fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 89-15
… and protected by such department. April 19, 1989 Ms. Anna L. Conkey, Town Clerk Town of Argyle George R. Mulvaney, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Cohocton – Town Clerk Cash Shortage (Steuben County) The town had a cash shortage of $38,136 in the … to grand larceny, and was sentenced to four months in jail and five years of probation and paid $36,000 restitution … to the town. City of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget for the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1II.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State … The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewApproved State Contracts and Payments
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,678 contracts for state … . MAJOR CONTRACTS APPROVED Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $8.8 million with … million to Pathways Renewed Inc., $1.1 million to Bridges of Greater NY Inc., and $1 million to Rescue Mission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… , a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008. The database, going back to 2007, can be downloaded in an … to download entire databases and make comparisons among government entities. We want this website to give government watchdogs and individuals the tools they need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… DPC for environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA … of Health $40.7 million with Public Consulting Group LLC to administer the Medical Indemnity Fund. $1.3 million … in Erie County. Gaming Commission $10.8 million to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… Authority (Thruway) generally bills drivers accurately for tolls, according to an audit by New York State … tolls can mean loss of revenue to the state or aggravation for New Yorkers facing incorrect bills. I appreciate the … revenues, up from $804 million in 2021. E-Z Pass accounts for 95% of all tolls collected in 2024. Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsOpinion 88-14
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of abandoned property to) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS -- Unclaimed Funds (county prisoners) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Opinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … by a qualifying federal home loan bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§10(3), 11(2): The provisions of General Municipal Law §10(1)(h) that limit to ninety days the term of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Opinion 99-14
… constitutes indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of … to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 if it involves a direct or indirect expenditure in excess … subject to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 of the General Municipal Law. General Municipal Law, §103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Opinion 92-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval By (for contracts for water and sewer services from village) VILLAGES -- Powers and … Whether the State is responsible for the payment of late charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Opinion 92-16
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official … LAW, §802(2)(c): A town board may enter into an agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who … to the town tax collector, clerk, justice and supervisor for the use of a portion of their homes as offices from which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 90-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … rental exists. Property owners within a zone of assessment in a fire district cannot be assessed retroactively for costs … p 345 are superseded to the extent inconsistent. This is in response to your inquiry concerning payments to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Bureau Investigator Joel Cordone and Investigator David Buske, with support from Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-public