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Opinion 96 - 14
… et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees, … and employees of a county community college are considered to be county officers and employees (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St … p 105; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-75, p 111). Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 92-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of town offices from two to four years) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1),(d)(3), 20(3); TOWN LAW, §§24, … same time, reduced the number of legislative seats. The Appellate Division applied as a test for determining whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 90-41
Whether the village board of trustees may determine on its own motion to construct the extension wholly at the expense of the property benefited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW … in lieu of record on a civil appeal, as required by rule 5530 of this chapter, to a fee of two hundred dollars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 2007-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (obtaining … fire protection service and that has revenues of at least $200,000 must obtain an annual audit of its records as they … provides fire protection to the fire protection district under a contract to obtain an independent audit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Opinion 2009-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of ethics does not require disclosure, abstention and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Unexpected Delays and Events
… the easternmost tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On an average weekday, the LIRR … with train crews, the media, and the public via phone, web, customer email, tweet, postings on station message boards and displays, MTA’s Train Time phone app, and other methods. The Transportation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of … DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional … regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or … and ILPs; Reassess the oversight processes and develop new methods to supplement the annual inspections to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersOpinion 92-37
… in Town Law, §§172-d and 173. Section 172-d provides, inter alia , that whenever a fire protection district adjoins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The MTA plans to … to refocus its efforts on reducing waste, which could go a long way toward easing the financial burden on commuters.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… administration, funding priorities, and staff.” Report NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Compliance with ADA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesOpinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a deceased employee who died intestate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the state comptroller as abandoned property. Town of Shelby – Audit Follow-Up (Orleans County) The purpose of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … and potential of failure by ensuring owners comply with safety standards and regulations, including having up-to-date … looked at 843 dams from January 2020 through October 2024 that were classified by DEC as posing the greatest risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… a reasonable settlement so we can avoid the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic activity.” The Comptroller’s … office regularly examines and reports on the finances of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… The Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Caton, in Steuben County. The Company’s officers consist of a … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… through August 18, 2013. Background The Circleville Fire District is located in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County. … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners governs the District. The District’s general fund budget for the 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. Joanne Erickson, 54, stole cash payments that were meant to … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A village recreation attendant admitted stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-fees