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Public Posting of Certain Contracts
… and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. Memo Bill Text … and exempted contracts which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-posting-certain-contracts-0Opinion 96-20
… (abolishment in village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when abolishing village police department) VILLAGE BOARD … thereafter. Since section 8-800 states that the procedure for abolishing a police department applies to departments … that a police department formed under section 188-a is, for purposes of the abolishment provisions of section 8-800, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 94-26
… BID within village) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§980-b, 980-k: A town may establish a business improvement district, the boundaries of which … when a village also is authorized to perform the same or similar functions (see, e.g., Opn No. 94-10, supra; 1988 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… usually the person responsible for maintaining the payroll records and the former employee's immediate … employers of their account condition for the previous calendar year. Employers can also call DOL toll-free at (888) … a written request to DOL before the beginning of the calendar year. See the Department of Labor website for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… under the Empire, Excelsior and Student Health plans. Long Island Power Authority—Energy Efficiency Approved a $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for … stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous … conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, and the Schodack Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerSocial Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New … overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply with regulations related to … on our own field visits, it appears such compliance may have improved in recent years, although problems continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a deceased former New York State employee. The … response to its inquiry. Included in this response was a copy of the appointment application that GROSSMANN had filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) … with not-for-profit providers for a range of health and social services, including supportive housing. Supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … and did not adopt a policy to determine the amount of fund balance to be maintained. The town-wide general fund … records and reports that were identified in a previous audit. However, interfund advances reported in the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… a transparent look at how they are spending taxpayer money,” DiNapoli said. “Those that don’t file are leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their money is being used or if fiscal problems exist. Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… lacked reliable records and reports to manage the town’s financial operations, account balances were inaccurate and … board and the board did not annually audit the supervisor’s records, as required. Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor … oversight North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) Auditors determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… because it comes at a time when LIRR needs good service to help convince riders to come back.” LIRR’s 65.2 million riders in 2023 were 23% … has been delayed. The MTA recently announced it would have to reduce the size of its 2020-2024 capital program by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … General Schneiderman . "Comptroller DiNapoli and I will continue working together to root out pension system theft and hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-387
… SS/Med Deficiency GARNSH (Garnishment) 603 TIAA Before Tax Arrears 604 TIAA After Tax Arrears Undeliverable Paychecks Inactive employees may be … agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per instructions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-387-salary-increases-cuny-employees-international-allianceOpinion 94-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … 120-cc; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(9-a): A city, by local law, may provide that unpaid user fees imposed to … with constitutional equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica Houses v Buffalo Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… reduced surplus fund balance from 19% as of June 30, 2015 to 8% as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated … requires purchase contracts that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did … operations, the accounting and reporting deficiencies may have been identified and corrected. Cayuga County – Court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report details … York City. “School districts must navigate a complex set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best educate our children and pay for it,” DiNapoli said. “My office’s report identifies the regional changes and trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the state’s employment picture has changed in significant ways since … was also the top employer in 2023 in every region of New York except the Southern Tier, and had an average annual wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-work