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Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The statute, generally … referred to as FOIL, applies to any State agency, public authority, and local government entity, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… will boost our scrutiny and strengthen the oversight of public funds. Nelson Sheingold’s dogged pursuit of those who … division. We will continue to expose those who abuse their public duty and rip off taxpayer dollars.” Since taking … Eric Schneiderman’s office in the Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. This partnership has resulted in numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… she deserved a free ride, in a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary … may be difficult, but it’s important to maintain the public’s confidence that it will be detected and prosecuted.” … 43, was charged with nine counts of tampering with public records in the first degree, a Class D felony, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and Tax … earned wages in 2008 and also received a public pension from a position for which the individual retired prior to … to identify these affected employees. Agency action is required to identify these employees. Affected Employees All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… and repaid with a friend’s check on Mondays, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of … Town Court. "Dillabough allegedly abused her position to use town funds as her personal ATM," said State … County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes stated, "I wish to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… allegedly deceived the Town to pocket over $14,000 in public funds," DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s … Clegg he is being held responsible for his actions.” “Public employees must be held to a high standard and stealing … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceMid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… The Mid-Hudson Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system, located in the City of Poughkeepsie in … are made using State contract on behalf of member public libraries. Modify the Library System's procurement … not subject to competitive bidding, on behalf of member public libraries. … MidHudson Library System Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves approximately 1 million students at its … (some buildings house multiple schools). DOE’s Division of School Facilities (DSF) is responsible for the maintenance, … corporation affiliated with DOE – New York City School Support Services (NYCSSS) – was created solely to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… appropriation in the general fund. Nor does it include a tax overlay, which could potentially create a revenue … shortfall in 2025. Finally, the proposed budget includes a tax levy of $24.5 million, which is $115,087 from exceeding the tax levy limit. Jefferson County Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Bronx has made … lies, and appreciate the comptroller’s continued focus on our borough’s well-being." "Comptroller DiNapoli’s report … go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt4-2019-es.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesOpinion 88-36
… personally at fault, and even if loss is caused entirely by misconduct of deputy sheriff or other employee of … may be personally liable for loss of public funds caused by misconduct, whether intentional or negligent. COUNTY LAW, … or the sheriff may demand the giving of an undertaking by subordinates or employees in the sheriff's department. NEW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… her colleagues and the public by allegedly writing $4,788 in village checks to herself for her personal use. She now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkOpinion 89-52
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Regional Coordination … 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-55, p 83 is clarified. This is in reply to your letter concerning the establishment of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… .state.ny.us/reports/economic/cuomo_procurement_legislation.pdf Read the bill memo , or go to: … sc.state.ny.us/sites/default/files/state-agencies/documents/pdf/2019-01/state-contracts-by-numbers-2015.pdf … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformOpinion 90-52
… added). There is, however, no statutory requirement for the town clerk to record in the minutes the names of … performed, that the report has been filed and is available for public inspection, and that the town board may, in its … to the report and file such response in the clerk's office for public inspection (General Municipal Law, §35[2]). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to examine how spending priorities shifted. “The mayor’s preliminary FY 2024 budget reflects the changes to city budget priorities … essential to its recovery can continue beyond Fiscal Year 2024.” To meet the needs of students and teachers impacted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicOpinion 88-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities … 13 of the Town Law the authority to purchase real property in connection with an increase or improvement of facilities. … article 13 of the Town Law. The purchase of real property in order to increase or improve the facilities of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and … “Now, hundreds of thousands of unused devices sit idle. I urge the Department of Health to develop and execute a … could not provide auditors with documentation supporting how the steering committee reached their decisions, leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringSyracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… City School District is located in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and is a component unit of the City. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290