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Opinion 95-24
… to the extent that the aid is not applied directly to pay for the project or to retire obligations issued in … school district. You ask whether this aid may be used to pay operating expenses of the school district or is required … Law to the extent that it is not applied directly to pay for the project or to retire obligations issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our … using a power of attorney, which he knew had expired by law at the time of his mother’s death. Glinski pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksApproved State Contracts and Payments
… design and construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway High Bridge Interchange replacements in New York City. $134.1 … Competitiveness. $842,000 to Central New York Hub for Emerging Nano Industries to pay subcontractors for construction of the Film Hub. State Education Department $1.2 million to Metritech …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsMedicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… the retirement system received a change of address form purportedly signed and dated by the deceased. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands … of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE LAW § 7-730 (4): If a village purchases a parcel of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her personal town and county tax payments over … “I thank District Attorney Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea … and serve five years probation. Her sentencing is set for October 26. DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… your payroll deduction amount. Pay Off Your NYSLRS Loan It’s important to understand the implications of … you retired in a single lump sum payment. Following full repayment, the reduction would be removed, and your pension … your pension payment will be deposited directly into your bank account on the last business day of each month. It’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementContract Submission System Guide for the Office of the Attorney General Users
… State Contract Submission System (CSS) The CSS is a secure application which allows State authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the Office of the State … Back to top Internet Browser The CSS is a secure web-based application that uses JavaScript, cookies and other advanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-office-attorney-general-usersDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… a replacement real property tax system. Long Island Power Authority $1.625 billion with Deepwater Wind South Fork … generation facility. $240 million with Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to receive projected revenue from the sale of … assignment of a power purchase agreement from Entergy Nuclear Power Marketing LLC to Exelon Generation Company LLC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… the MTA close projected gaps in its operating budget for calendar years 2015 through 2017, leaving a manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 97-13
… firefighter serving a disciplinary suspension may not earn points for training courses taken during the suspension. A … in a fire district fire department may not be granted points for training unless the training is approved by the … firefighter in a fire district fire department may earn points toward a year of firefighting service under a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Town of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town … The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds totaling $6,238 in the calendar years 2023 and 2024. Audit Summary Town officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112State Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
… 2011-2012 SCF CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan to employees who leave State service. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part … 8, 2011 and B-1197 issued November 15, 2011, employees who leave State service after having any temporary reductions … Association, SCF employees represented by CSEA who leave State service shall also receive a lump sum payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicSteuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… taxpayers and residents. For example, over the last four calendar years 2021 through 2024, the Legislature authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2020 and covers … DiNapoli announced that 11 local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were in stress. “New York’s local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… to staff? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 21, 2025 We extended our audit period through March 26, 2025, to … financial loss and ensure critical functions continue. In calendar year 2024, the Town paid an outside IT vendor … IT security awareness training to staff. Although the Town Board (Board) paid $14,790 to an IT vendor for IT-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Town of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – July 23, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials should … The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds totaling $11,401 in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Audit Summary Town officials … 1 Moreover, neither the Supervisor nor the current Board reviewed the FFI tax proceeds allocation calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106