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Opinion 95-5
… equipment and costs necessarily incidental thereto, then that proportionate amount of the debt service on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to … pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli … get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownOpinion 93-1
… we cited the Court of Appeals case of People ex rel Church v Hopkins , 55 NY 74, which involved a clerk who had … of Insurance. The pertinent statute in People ex rel Church , supra , contained provisions similar to County Law, … which would suggest that the analysis in People ex rel. Church , supra , is no longer valid. Therefore, 17 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Fort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… (Board) properly established and managed capital reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly manage the District’s three capital reserve funds. As a result, the Board reduced its transparency of … Law. As of August 31, 2022, the three capital reserve funds had balances totaling $179,932. The Board did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Legal Topics and Approvals
… Application Forms for Certain Towns Within the Adirondack Park (1998): These forms are intended for use by those towns within the Adirondack Park that are required to obtain the consent of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … public authorities are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve … of the Empire State Development. DED is responsible for the certification of MWBEs. The Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original documentation. The … and attendees, etc.)? Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsOpinion 89-48
… the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Powers and Duties (custody of bonds to discharge liens executed under Lien Law, §37) LIEN LAW, §37: Bonds executed to the county clerk pursuant to Lien Law, §37 … in accordance with subdivision 10 of section 37. The bonds should be considered a court record and permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 2002-8
… to dissolve the district after the public hearing, then pursuant to Town Law §195, the town clerk must cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Volunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses incurred while attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters. General Municipal … expenses incurred while attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersAppendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… for New York State Employees Internal Revenue Service, Mileage Reimbursement Rate (search for "mileage rates") New York State Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referenceseLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and … useful to you, submit those ideas to [email protected] . Reporting Time Deposit Accounts Video Resources from this … Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Livonia Central School … The former superintendent informed district administrators and staff of products and services provided by vendors that were recruited by, and … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… repository or administrator; or may be created or obtained by computing or manufacturing effort.” Part 200 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followOpinion 98-2
Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1807
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2020 salary increases. Affected Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1807-january-1-2020-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersSchuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… and Chairman did not review claims. The Board did not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for … by the entire Board before the Treasurer pays the claims. Pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124Opinion 2001-3
… the particular service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103 and citations therein; see NY Tel . v City of Amsterdam , 200 … cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 91-38
… upon the proper return of all the additional sets. If a non bidder properly returns all sets of the plans and … must be returned by a city to unsuccessful bidders and non bidders. General Municipal Law, §102 provides that, … the political subdivision to make partial reimbursement to non bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the timely return in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38