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Opinion 91-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of … to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current certification of the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… DiNapoli said. “We still have eight months left in the fiscal year, and the state must be prepared to take … funds, up $566.9 million from the same period last year. In its first quarter update, the Division of the Budget (DOB) … assistance to the Thruway Authority, will instead be made in SFY 2017-18. Total receipts, including miscellaneous and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportOpinion 89-45
… LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than … also skimmed $35,881 in cash from village water and sewer rent payments as well as $330 in collections from village … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool … Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June 2019 to 297 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… for accuracy and completeness. Background The District is located in the Town of Warwick in Orange County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education (Board) that is responsible for the District’s educational and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 … claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of the 1,467 claims totaling $24.2 million, we … should not have been approved by the claims auditors for payment because the claim packets did not contain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects that were provided financial assistance? … to advance the job opportunities, economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs … excess amounts, as required by GML. The report includes 13 recommendations that, if implemented, will improve ECIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry … the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years … continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city budgets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… services do not involve consumable goods and no transfer of an asset (to the State) occurs when services are provided … services such as bond counsel, agency representation in court/hearings, review of documents, etc. 55174 Attorney for … reimbursement of travel expenses of non-salaried public officers who are members of boards, commissions, advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a … on a cautionary note,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s early in the year and tax collections may improve going forward, … primarily because of a $1.8 billion pension payment made in April that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In spite of higher than anticipated spending, the General … and settlement revenue is boosting state coffers. In the short term the state’s fiscal outlook is positive.” … reflecting lower Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections in April. Since then, tax growth has generally been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years … “Too often, small towns like DePeyster are cheated when oversight is lacking,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Sheppard’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… up to be another solid year for the city. Job growth in the five boroughs has been strong, helping to drive … DiNapoli said. “New York City added a record 120,000 jobs in 2014, and it is on pace to add 100,000 jobs in 2015. At the same time, the securities industry, one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in regaining the jobs lost from the onset of the pandemic in March and April 2020, according to an analysis on the city’s labor force released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… Higher tax revenue forecasts and billions in savings on debt service and pension contributions have … downturn.” The city’s revised financial plan released in February projects budget gaps of $1 billion in FY 2017, $1.4 billion in FY 2018 and $2.1 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economy