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Opinion 89-34
… employees); (authority to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway … department laborers suspected of using town vehicles for private purposes and, after such inquiry, recommend to … the highway superintendent that he censure the employees for such actions. You also ask whether the board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of the remaining three … Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman was sentenced today by the Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court … Chief Information Officer for Monroe County was sentenced today by Judge Kehoe to five years of probation, a condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationUrban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
Urban Choice Charter School Information Technology 2013M53
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… not always comply with the District’s Internet use policy. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Health Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
… Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. … School did not: Correctly calculate State aid attributable to students receiving special education services. As a … (SED) guidelines. Use the correct number of school days to calculate tuition for 85 students who attended the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/26/health-sciences-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-99Opinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … Whether an appropriation in excess of $10000 for publicity promotional and other related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 89-13
… distinguish between purchases of new or used equipment, it is the opinion of this Office that the purchase of both new and used equipment is subject to the competitive bidding requirements contained … therein unless the particular purchase in question is exempted from these requirements by another provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement … will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesHispanic Heritage Month Reception
… stream of the event has ended, but the replay of the event is available below. Select the play icon to start. Follow us … of Hispanic-Americans to our nation and State. It is observed from September 15 to October 15 to encompass … of many nations, and the Día de la Raza. New York is home to 3.9 million residents claiming Hispanic or Latino …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/hispanic-heritage-monthMission Statement and Performance Measures
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting on the results. The audit covers from January 1, 2010 through June … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety defects may also … requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, it follows its own method but does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program … monitored to ensure loan recipients’ performance goals were achieved. Officials requested follow-up … for computer users. City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Services (DHSES), which is the primary agency responsible for overseeing the state’s transition to NG911, is years … and multiple state and local government agencies. For counties throughout the state to successfully begin the … operability is dependent on counties’ readiness for NG911. Twenty-two of the 36 counties (61%) that responded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Applying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file … help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment to speak with an Information Representative at one of our … Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” it must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsDiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Governor Hochul to sign it into law.” “This legislation is a major step forward in expanding economic opportunity for … reliable, and community‑centered banking.” "If a program is meant to uplift underserved communities, it can only do so … and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expandOpinion 89-52
… within the county. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-55, p 83 is clarified. This is in reply to your letter concerning the establishment of … coordinator for a county. You indicate that the county is contemplating the appointment of an EMS coordinator who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 92-20
… which runs the fair. You ask whether a town may impose a license fee on concerts which take place during the running … the town. Pursuant to section 136, a town has the power to license, among other activities, "... the giving of … relative to a local government's authority to regulate or license occupations or businesses by local law). Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 92-41
… According to your inquiry, the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in … do so. In determining whether implied authority exists, it is well established that: [a] power not expressly granted by statute is implied only where it is 'so essential to the exercise of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41