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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a champion for justice, one of the brightest legal minds in American History and a passionate defender of the U.S. Constitution. She was a trailblazer for women and shattered many glass ceilings on her way to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgOpinion 90-29
… of an offense (Penal Law, §60.27; Criminal Procedure Law [CPL], Article 420). County probation departments are often … and for the payment of such money to crime victims (see, CPL §420.10[8]). Until 1984, there were no statutory … Effective November 1, 1984, a new subdivision was added to CPL, §420.10 which provides as follows: 7. Undisbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 88-65
… must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a … such taxes. Such bill shall be enclosed with a succeeding mortgage statement sent to such mortgagor. This section shall … to the mortgagor at least annually with a succeeding mortgage statement. This conclusion applies to payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 94-18
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- … of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances … not permit an exempt firefighters' benevolent association to use village real property, or convey title to village real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 93-22
… An order of a superior court to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund … (§540.30[1][b]). However, "[a]n application for remission is addressed to the discretion of the court ..." ( People v Wirtschafter , 305 NY 515, 519 [1953]), and is premised upon the defendant's failure to appear at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as HEAP, is designed to assist income eligible households with their heating or … is $3,473; the limit increases with household size up to a maximum of $10,221 for a household of 13 people. An … Income Home Energy Assistance Program commonly referred to as HEAP is designed to assist income eligible households …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The three supervisors from 2016 through audit fieldwork in 2018 neither maintained nor required the bookkeeper to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… and he paid full restitution, amounting to over $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” Past Releases Former Avon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingIX.12.A Key Provisions – IX. Federal Grants
… and fund disbursements to states; States must draw federal funds in amounts necessary to fund only “actual immediate … and states must minimize the time from: the date on which funds are transferred between the Federal Government and the states to the date such funds are paid out for federal program purposes through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12a-key-provisionsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ … March 31, 2020. About the Program The Board’s mission is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring … compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Law (Law). Costs to administer the Program are recovered via assessments by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedVillage of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
Determine whether the Village of Ocean Beach Village Board of Trustees Board ensured compensation received by the ClerkTreasurer was consistent with his individual employment agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… Board did not: Review adequate supporting documentation for nine disbursements totaling $57,374. Approve 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Town of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… million, we reviewed 58 exemptions totaling $2.7 million and found that 32 exemptions (55 percent) totaling $1 . 4 … more pieces of documentation needed to verify eligibility and the Assessor’s exemption calculation. Because each … exemptions, retain documentation to support eligibility and periodically verify that those granted exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66Rye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-280)
… through March 31, 2016. Background The Rye Neck Union Free School District is located in the Town of Mamaroneck in … Rye Neck Union Free School District Information Technology 2016M280 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-280Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… review the District’s procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through January 11, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $22 million. … purchasing policy and regulations do not provide guidance for seeking competition when soliciting professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesPearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement (2015M-363)
Pearl River Union Free School District Competitive Procurement 2015M363
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-competitive-procurement-2015m-363Milford Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-87)
… 2012 through June 30, 2015. Background The Milford Central School District is located in the Towns of Hartwick, Laurens, … in Otsego County. The District, which operates one school with 417 students, is governed by an elected … Milford Central School District Financial Condition 2016M87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/milford-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-87Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, … in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an … ManchesterShortsville Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2016M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalSchuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-131)
… (providers) did not document all service encounters in the Medicaid billing system (system). Key Recommendations … Ensure providers document all service encounters in the system. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/schuylerville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-131Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period … 2014. Background The Pulteney Fire District No. 2, located in Steuben County, is a district corporation of the State, … or establish mitigating controls. Because the Board did not provide adequate oversight, the former Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308