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Opinion 99-15
… of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater Poughkeepsie Library v Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 579-580; 601 NYS2d 94, 97). Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 93-24
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers and Duties (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 89-38
… of a retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§90, 113, 470: A school district … who elect the so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. The insurance purchased by the … You ask whether the program would violate the Retirement and Social Security Law. Under the Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Opinion 2000-1
… pay police officers' legal fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §50-j; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10; STATE CONSTITUTION, … 475 NYS2d 280; Schieffelin v Henry , 123 Misc 792, 206 NYS 172, affirmed 211 App Div 850, 207 NYS 914; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-22, p 29). 1 Providing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 97-10
… under which a contractor would build a firehouse on a concrete slab on fire district property and the fire district would … the structure would be constructed on and affixed to a concrete slab. You state that it has been argued that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 89-22
… at an intersection of a town highway and a county road located outside a village, the town has a responsibility … within a town, between (1) a town highway and a county road and (2) two county roads. You also ask whether a town is … of villages, on or at specified entrances to any county road or town highway designated by the town board a "through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 98-21
… found within the boundaries of the municipality to a hospital, clinic, sanatorium or other place for treatment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… our rigorous ethical standards and policies. When his misconduct was uncovered by federal authorities, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold … He agreed to pay full restitution. Sentencing is set for January 8, 2016 in Ulster County Court. Denardo, who at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs found classrooms … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and … the New York Citys Department of Educations oversight of Universal PreKindergarten programs found classrooms with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… New York state's Medicaid system could have saved up to $13.6 million it spent on … or have special health care needs. DOH's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for … New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… the fiscal year on a positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing for granted. … offset by higher-than-anticipated spending for debt service, including prepayments made at the end of the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety,” DiNapoli said. “New York schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in … Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69481 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… to grow their money tax-free and without the risk of market volatility. To increase awareness about NY ABLE, my … the NY ABLE Program and how to qualify for tax benefits, visit: https://www.mynyable.org/ . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … Corp. The report also found that the Health and Hospitals Corporation continues to face serious financial problems. … than one-quarter of total receipts), the corporation still projects budget gaps that reach $1.8 billion by FY 2020. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… a report that scrutinized the state’s personal income tax check-off donation programs. His report found more than … Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness Fund, Drive Out Diabetes Fund and the Multiple Sclerosis Fund. … Sclerosis Fund had two consecutive years of more than $5,000, but has not exceeded $5,000 in contributions for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… $10,000 under false pretenses. “Ms. Jones allegedly sought to profit off of her mother’s death and cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement across the state and … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-payments