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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last … your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than … year-over-year growth dipped below double-digits. “Local sales tax collections continue to show positive results, but … reflects, in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022New NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… supported by an employee’s time and attendance records. In addition, 33 hours of comp time and eight hours of … nor did it monitor budgetary results during the year. In addition, unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. Under New York State law, … in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System source to which he was not … work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a neighborhood that is increasingly residential, young and … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The neighborhood’s growth shows no sign of slowing as it … the wake of one of the country’s most tragic events, the neighborhood has rallied to rebuild itself as one of the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 2001-9
… county and either a local chamber of commerce or an empire zone corporation, if he serves, in a "shared capacity," as … contracting entities. We are informed that both the empire zone corporation and the chamber of commerce are … County of Cattaraugus 1 Since our opinion will address only the individual's potential interest in county contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 90-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws … could supersede a special act of the State Legislature with respect to the recipient of foreign fire insurance tax … construction requiring consideration of the plain meaning of the statute, the relevant legislative history and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Opinion 91-26
… -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of … Family Relationships (contract between public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest … In Contract (library board member in contract with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 92-3
… are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self interest, partiality or economic impropriety (see, e.g. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability … section 207-a(2) is subject to the employment restrictions in section 207-a(6). You ask whether a disabled firefighter … salary upon service for a prescribed period of time in the grade or title (see, e.g., Civil Service Law, §130[1]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… year’s appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by 57 percentage points. Adopted budgets overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… 2016. Background The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … amount. Ensure that POs are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence, or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence, or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in … to help detect and prevent erroneous UI benefit payments. For a complete copy of Report 2018-UI-01, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Copenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate … 2015. Background The Copenhagen Fire Department is located in the Town of Denmark, Lewis County. The Department, which … disbursement activities of the Department and its Drill Team. Department officials do not audit the accounts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Report 2016-S-90 ). Background Our … and provided adequate oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) awards to ensure grant funds were … Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants ( 2016-S-90 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the marriage ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any of the following ways: An ex-spouse may be entitled to … that provides a continuing benefit to their ex-spouse in the event of the member’s death; An ex-spouse may be … Any division of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda is located in the City of North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by a special act of the State Legislature, which was subsequently amended in 1906. The Association is governed by a nine-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-tax