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Opinion 92-54
… and a private entity when a prohibited interest would result solely from the status of a municipal officer or … such private employment will not be directly affected as a result of the contract and the duties of the private … , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521; see also, Cahn v Planning Board of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 92-44
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) … legislative intent is evident, the word "compensation", for municipal law purposes, has been held generally to mean … subordinate in a negotiating unit and requires increases for the permanent full-time head of the police department in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… we can reverse the rising tide of identity theft. Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Table of Contents Executive … statutory steps are necessary should continue. Comptroller DiNapoli has proposed legislation that would require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller … and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While … up to seven commercial casinos. Four have opened to date. Since opening, and before closures caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingCompliance 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: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State … tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secCustodial 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-oversightDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that … USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local … informed NYSLRS that no death certificate had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a police report. After Conklin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… but I urge local officials to improve their scrutiny over projects so that taxpayers know if their community is … In 2013, the most recent full year of data available, IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 full-time jobs, which … an increase of 199,943 jobs over the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the Second Degree and arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized Arraignment Part. … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOpinion 90-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for upon … You ask whether a town's proposed expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the town by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… outside of New York City. School districts, towns, and villages received $23.9 billion, $4.4 billion, and $1.5 billion, respectively, in real property taxes, … challenges for local governments. Education and Employee Benefits Account for Nearly Half of Local Expenditures Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the Government, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steuben County … and processed health insurance buyouts and unused leave payments with no review or approval from the mayor or any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… sound commerce and industry through governmental action for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic … not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required application documentation was maintained. Obtain required supplementary application documents from 21 of the 23 projects sampled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesEconomic Snapshot of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center
The Hunts Point Food Distribution Center (FDC) is the largest food distribution center in the United States. FDC is located on 329 acres in the Bronx and consists of about 150 wholesalers, distributors, and processing businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2024.pdfTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 … late. Key Recommendations Ensure that all real property taxes are deposited and remitted to the Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Village of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… for, recorded and reported all financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer … for recorded and reported all financial transactions in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243State Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tier 6. Background In … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirement