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Opinion 92-52
… with public authorities) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not … authorities or municipalities is found in subdivision 22 of section 1197-e. That provision provides that the … the purpose of this title . [emphasis added] Subdivision 22 of section 1197-e, in effect, provides that the Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to … the state. This money is intended to help hold down costs of the program and contractors are expected to make every … to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan NYSHIP failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical impairment, are unable to meet their essential … protection from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and … money management and court petitions to appoint a guardian or other legal intervention. Within OCFS, the Bureau of Adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future closings. The audit covers the … criteria. Within the Department, the Bureau is responsible for overseeing these proprietary schools, including licensing … a Second Language schools – operating in New York State. For both initial (two-year) and renewal (four-year) license …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking to rein in climate change. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State … public climate change policies, including how lower demand for its products and carbon restrictions would impact its oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and his continued fight against public corruption were among his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… school provides special and regular educational services for students in grades 6 through 12. Pursuant to the State … staff travel, $3,005 in inadequately documented credit card purchases and ineligible credit card fees, $1,750 in … Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2011-S-40) Kids & the Training Institute, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 94-9
… Officers Law, §70-a made by chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975 permit a county to designate as one of its official … as second-class mail matter. Chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975, however, added to both General Construction Law, §60(a) … as official newspapers prior to 1940 (see also L 1975, ch724). General Construction Law, §60(a) was amended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 95-2
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Fees … amount billed by a cable television company to a municipal housing authority as a "pass through" to the customer of a … exemption of Public Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a housing authority is exempt from paying that portion of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $19.5 billion and approved more than 3.8 million payments … rejected 215 contracts and related transactions valued at $520.4 million and more than 5,800 payments valued at nearly $8.6 million. More information on these contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
Cash bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees are forecast to decline by 14 percent to $197 billion during this years bonus season according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… or OTG tolls) or uncollected ($2.3 in OTG tolls and $3.6 in Deferred Tolls). We determined that major portions of the uncollected tolls resulted from issuing OTG tags to motorists who then used the 65,561 … each week after the initial introductory period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments are Losing Ground on Addressing Vital Infrastructure Needs
State and local governments maintain critical public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s … Preservation $166,000 to Yarussi Construction Inc. for site improvements to Niagara Falls State Park. New York State … to remediate contaminated soil at the former Duso Chemical site in Poughkeepsie. Payment Rejections and Other Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Opinion 89-21
… -- Obstructions (cutting or removal of trees along town line highway) -- Repairs (repair and maintenance of town line highway) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (maintenance and repair of town line highway, including cutting or removal of trees) HIGHWAY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Cost-Effective Investments in Children at Risk, February 2011
Programs focused on children at risk of becoming delinquent have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing them from entering the juvenile justice system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-investments-2011.pdfDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by … state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 … sector, grew by more than 10,000 jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyOpinion 90-42
Whether a city is liable for a fee for filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem pursuant to title 3 of article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law RPTL and whether a city housing authority is exempt from paying recording and filing fees generally
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42