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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new … analysis. The city’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account … taking steps to correct the problems. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsXII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… by law and when requested by the Business Unit, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has the ability to offset … received from the Business Unit and offset a portion of that payment to another entity. This section provides … entity, the Business Unit must send a letter to: Office of the State Comptroller Director, Bureau of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailed how New York City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications’ (DoITT) failure to hold accountable the developers of the city’s ambitious program to expand access to … to the city. “New York City’s underserved neighborhoods need broadband connection, but the LinkNYC program has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… and To describe company policies to ensure that rail car safety mechanisms are in good working order. Read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. … for parts that did not fit on police vehicles with his name on them. Rasapadi’s name appeared on invoices for $1,342 … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and … that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks were then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkOpinion 91-49
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … AND HIGHWAYS -- Discontinuance of (county conveyance to other than owners of abutting lands) COUNTIES -- Powers … by a simple majority of the county legislative body. You have advised us that the county owns fee simple title to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 90-62
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … official physically unable to perform the duties of office) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Removal (physical … elected to and holding office (see Sullivan v Taylor , 279 NY 364, 18 NE2d 531; cf . former Highway Law, §160, repealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public transportation across the region.” NFTA is responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara … response is included in the full audit. Read the report Capital Planning: Niagara Frontier Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 94-13
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in … prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in … amount of his or her regular salary or wages until the disability ceases. Section 207-a(1) also provides that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 88-24
… of article 18, a contract is defined as any claim, account or demand against or agreement with the municipality. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 93-9
… Association (disposition of interest on investment of tax moneys); (need to be member of association to receive … ... Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firemen and their … assistance to enable college or community college attendance by, among others, individuals receiving various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Opinion 93-33
… in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not pay a claim for publication of a notice in a publication … district. You also ask whether the school district may pay a claim for publishing the notice in a publication which … in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not pay a claim for publication of a notice in a publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 89-34
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … town board also, at any time, may require any town officer or employee to submit to the board or to a public accountant for examination his books, dockets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of … of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the … locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, cases and opinions of the Comptroller and the Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… by 57% and the number of projects has declined by 4% since 2010. “This report gives taxpayers a clear look at the … had the highest ($93) in 2020. In 2020, IDAs had total revenues of $72 million, consisting largely of project fees, … 2020 were $85 million, down $11.8 million from 2019. The largest operating expense category was professional services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… Fund’s investments.” YUM! Brands is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with nearly 43,000 restaurants … allow independent monitoring of their compliance. 2014 - Dollar Tree, Dillard’s and Guess? Inc. agreed to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
The New York State Division of Human Rights DHR failed to properly investigate dozens of housing discrimination cases undermining its mission to eliminate injustices and promote equal opportunity according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… risk of homelessness, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … of CityFHEPS Some affordable housing units provided by the New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & … of 14 buildings in the Bronx. Of the 567 units for use by CityFHEPS households, known as Subchapter B units, 20% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housing