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Opinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Snowdrifters of Stratford, Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid full restitution to the club. “Chad Daley abused his position to enrich himself with funds meant to support his community,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I … said, “Ms. Becker abused her position in a place of trust to concoct a devious scheme and steal funds from the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… lower than projected. The State’s General Fund ended June with a balance of $44.2 billion, $1.3 billion higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the amount of their pension. Read more about Service Credit for Tiers 2 … service credit, whether purchased or given because of a State-enacted retirement incentive, may also affect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… federal funds. The state’s General Fund ended September with a balance of just under $20 billion, $4.5 billion higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for … and made more than $16 billion in payments pursuant to contracts in 2020. The fiscal stability of the State is … are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for … than $324 billion in debt outstanding. The State’s access to public credit markets could be impaired if public … are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 was 10.01 percent for the … with an estimated value of $247.7 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… State tax receipts exceeded the Enacted Budget Financial Plan … April through June, the first three months of the 2021-22 State Fiscal Year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-43
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the … Payment Information The 2023 Shift Lump Sum Payment is pensionable but is not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-43-fy2023-2024-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonLegal Topics and Approvals
… to Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law Conflicts of Interest: Municipal Officers and Employees, The Fundamentals of Article 18 of the General … describes the procedures for counties, cities, towns, and villages to apply to the State Comptroller for exclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… $82.4 Billion to $121.1 Billion In SFY 2021-22, reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent, … Personal income tax collections: Made up 58.4 percent of New York State’s tax collections in SFY 2021-22. Were lower … The combined federal, State, and local tax burden in New York State was $372 per $1,000 of personal income in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Authority (MTA) – Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility) was constructed … Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility Facility was constructed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to providers that failed to use modifier codes properly
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesInternal Control System Components
… in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) … System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or … To determine whether the Department of Labors Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemUnity House of Troy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… House of Troy (Unity) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … including costs, that Unity reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must … approximately $6.85 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool special education programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/unity-house-troy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0