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DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… from subway stations saved work and possibly some money for the MTA," DiNapoli said. "It's not clear that it met … about this experiment is that it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash … meant no overflowing trash or full trash bags lying around for customers to see or smell or attract rats. DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerOpinion 89-56
… care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL SERVICE LAW, … to offer any employee who reports such a charge, a cash payment equal to one-half of the amount billed. You inquire whether this proposed incentive payment constitutes a gift of town funds in violation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Nassau County) School officials did not comply with their written credit card procedures. Auditors found 119 … primarily for non-emergencies. Auditors also found that with appropriate scheduling some of these overtime payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… a municipality that has a 20 or 25 year retirement plan, does my SUNY time count toward satisfying the 20 or 25 year … Assistants plan) count toward my 25 years of credit? Does military service credit count in the 383-d plan? In ERS, … or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, NY area. They can review your specific service credit with you and discuss your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her … was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official misconduct, … from receiving money to which she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a 25-year career as a public servant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower … “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits, … New York could receive significant additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and nation grapple with a changing economic and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, working with the New York State Police and Steuben County District … work diligently to expose public corruption and partner with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… the cash receipts but pocketed the cash for nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesStay Informed – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/stay-informedDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and Fire Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrs2022 Year in Review
… the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2022-year-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… significantly fewer children than their MADA but do not reduce their expenditures proportionally. City University of … PINs (2017-BSE7-01) Auditors found DEC's use of fuel cards does not comply with the Office of General Services' Fuel … with medical assessment requirements. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 95-18
… cemetery in lieu of the yearly assessment provided for by Village Law, §15-1506. You ask whether a village, in … by villages. Section 15-1502 prescribes the procedure for the sale of burial lots but is silent with respect to the … fees. Further, while there is express authority for a village to impose upon lot owners a yearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 2001-4
… additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, … time the assessor would be performing duties in connection with the revaluation. After the completion of the … fixed number of hours and that the work in connection with the revaluation would cause an increase in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfOpinion 90-42
… generally, CPLR, §8021(a)(10) prescribes a fee of $15. With respect to a municipal housing authority, Public Housing … thereof ...". We recently considered this statute with respect to court filing fees and concluded that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Opinion 94-17
… Levy (inclusion of delinquent solid waste services fees with) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§120-w, 120-cc; MUNICIPAL HOME … including any interest or penalties, may be relevied with the next annual real property tax in accordance with the procedures prescribed in General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17All-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters for use by all agencies to report on contractor and … MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA agencies’ use of the ACE system and for issuing guidelines on ACE. Each agency has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemOpinion 91-55
… in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limits (exclusion from - calculation of net revenues for exclusion for … (depreciation not deducted from gross revenues to calculate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-k; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … "net revenue" in a sum equal to 25% or more of the amount required for debt service on the indebtedness. Section 5(C) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55