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Opinion 91-15
… affected by the intervening incorporation of the village after the town initially approved the subdivision plat and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (2015M-121)
… 28, 2015. Background The Town of Sand Lake is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … reconciliations were being performed by the clerk. Not all cases were properly closed out in the Court’s computerized … investigate differences. Review and analyze pending cases and take the necessary action required. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-sand-lake-justice-court-2015m-121Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of … contracts with some vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled contract vendors received … by employees or foster parents. Consequently, in some cases, the health and safety of children were placed at risk. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/09/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contracts-followDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the … fraud and corruption. He was an assistant attorney general in the New York State Attorney General’s litigation bureau, where he handled cases in federal and state court. He was also an assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… as required, giving stakeholders information they can use to make financial decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. … local government’s tax levy and localities are required to submit the data necessary to calculate the tax levy limit. … of Legally Required Local Government Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingTown of Willing – Justice Court Operations (2014M-377)
… 24, 2014. Background The Town of Willing is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected five-member … and the prior Justice did not properly report disposed cases to the DMV. The Board did not properly audit or … all money held by the Court and properly report disposed cases to the DMV. Perform an annual audit of the Justice’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/04/10/town-willing-justice-court-operations-2014m-377Opinion 89-6
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines … the locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, cases and opinions of the Comptroller and the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6SUNY Bulletin No. SU-260
… of updated procedures for processing union dues deductions in PayServ. Affected Employees SUNY employees who are seeking … or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-260-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… the use of force, fraud or coercion to make someone engage in commercial sex or other forms of forced labor. OTDA’s … Delays With Referrals and Confirmations Delays in critical services or benefits can lead survivors to be … timeframe when requesting more information, but in five cases reviewed by auditors, OTDA did not appear to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… refers students to Yeled based on clinical evaluations and pays for its services using rates set by the State … program, a portion of a building Yeled leased to a medical center, and other non-SEIT related programs; $571,929 in salaries and fringe benefits for 14 employees who did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewVillage of Quogue – Justice Court (2015M-18)
… 28, 2014. Background The Village of Quogue is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, and has a … $35,955 on deposit, of which only $8,550 was for current cases. Receipts were not deposited in a timely manner and all … Identify any held bail money not related to active cases and disburse it to the proper parties. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/08/village-quogue-justice-court-2015m-18Assessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… the State Education Department (SED) each year to assist in the calculation of school state aid. School districts can … have different assessment roll years used to levy taxes in a given fiscal year. SED uses only assessment roll year … bills were issued through the following: Tax certiorari cases Assessment roll corrections Small claims assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts … courts hear civil, criminal, misdemeanor and traffic cases and are responsible for imposing and collecting a wide … of justice courts, when practicable. In these cases, towns and villages should consider consolidating their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… The counties’ assigned program monitors were late in reporting 14 cases (in Erie and Wayne) out of 66 that did not comply with … late or did not install them at all; and did not report 50 cases at all (in Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … are consistently reflecting economic hardship, and in many cases at levels exceeding the national average. The one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Overview – State Police Plan
… in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewOverview – Police and Fire Plan
… but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. Regular salary; … are not considered regular compensation and, in most cases, will not be included in your FAS calculation: Unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/overviewOverview – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. Regular salary; … are not considered regular compensation and, in most cases, will not be included in your FAS calculation: Unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/overview