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Opinion 90-44
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of … St Comp No. 79-266-A, p 48 and No. 79-741, p 150). The meaning to be ascribed to the term as used in any particular … of which it is part" ( id ., at p. 213). In short, the meaning of a particular term in a statute cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 95-4
… arising from alleged criminal conduct) COUNTY LAW, §209: A county board of supervisors generally is authorized to … with respect to possible criminal conduct relating to two matters: certain travel vouchers submitted to the county by a public official who is paid with county moneys; and charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4DiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… New York City was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but many small businesses hit … of Hispanics and African Americans than the Manhattan and Staten Island neighborhoods where more loans were granted. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingOpinion 94-9
… newspaper of a village from prior to 1940 through 1970, and which would otherwise qualify as a newspaper under … as second-class matter, may be designated by a county as one of its official newspapers and may submit claims for … supervisors of a county shall annually designate at least two newspapers published within the county as official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … (31 of 57) seeing increases. St. Lawrence County had the highest growth at 5.6%, followed by Greene (3.7%), Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of … General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… restructuring and consulting services to Downstate. On a monthly basis, PMA was reimbursed for professional fees … were eliminated. Instead, expenses were reimbursable on the basis of PMA’s actual cost. However, the contract … appeared to exist within the Finance Department. Moreover, on several occasions, Downstate staff deferred to PMA when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesCenter Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… management policies and provide additional staff training on cash collection … Center Moriches Free Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… applicants. For example, groups like seniors, lower income people and recently migrated individuals were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former … County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of … with my office in our work to protect the resources of the New York State and Local Retirement System for its members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and to increase over the following … once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtOpinion 94-4
… an original signature. You ask whether vouchers submitted for audit by a town highway superintendent must contain an … p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, it is our opinion that the … §119[1]). Finally, we note that because of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 89-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported is superseded. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a village, without competitive bidding, may contract with the town in which the village is located for the town to repair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57The Securities Industry in New York City, October 2023
The securities industry saw record performance in 2020 and 2021, facilitated by lower borrowing costs and increased liquidity resulting partly from the federal government’s policy response to the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2024.pdfVII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Reducing a cash advance can be voluntary on the part of the agency or could be required by OSC. Any State agency … to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the advance. Reduce a Cash Advance Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Ballston Spa Public Library is a municipal public library that received its charter from the State in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 … according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state … DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total tax collections slightly above updated projections this … the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections outpaced those from last year, which is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-report