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Opinion 96-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … prohibited interest in a contract for environmental review and planning services between the village and either the … deemed to have an interests in contracts between the firm and the village. Unless an exception applies, these interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 90-40
… in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as trustee and deputy mayor) PUBLIC MEETINGS AND … -- Voting Procedure (right of village deputy mayor to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 91-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding statutory limit) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (waiver of post-retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… Comply with the surplus fund balance limit established by New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1318. Develop … accurate and reliable annual reports and account for all District assets. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mOpinion 96 - 14
… the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer … of audit, properly itemized and verified or certified bills for materials, supplies or services furnished to the … at each of its regular meetings, together with the bills supporting the expenditures, for audit and the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Village of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… Trustee and his spouse are the owners of a local hardware store, organized as a partnership. As a member of the Board, … of interest in Village contracts with the hardware store. He received a direct or indirect monetary benefit as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Cash Disbursements (2016M-109)
… South Mountain Hickory Common School District is located in the Town of Binghamton in Broome County. There are no schools in operation within the District. The District has 33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-cash-disbursements-2016mAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… billion in long and short term loans to finance eligible clean water and drinking water projects. The following … 95% of the loans) Purpose: To finance eligible clean water and drinking water projects. Source of Funds: … matching funds (usually 1/3 to 1/2 of the loan amount for clean water and 1/3 of the loan amount for drinking water). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsOpinion 90-58
… selling to village employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 806: The sale of an individual insurance policy by a … these policies. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) governs conflicts of interest of municipal … officers and employees (see General Municipal Law, §800[4], [5]). Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 88-23
… of construction company) -- Exceptions (no exception for emergency situations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1)(b), … interest provisions of General Municipal Law, article 18 for contracts entered into in emergency situations. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… the companies expressing my concerns over the economic and market impacts of the strike. As trustee of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… doing business with the Fund. Provided a leading voice in getting the Securities and Exchange Commission to impose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesOpinion 2005-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EDUCATION LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected … Whether a board member of a central high school district who is also an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England’s investment fund, the Church … week asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… Partners. "This new commitment to Primary Venture Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York state," said DiNapoli. "With $293 … has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents … DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for … members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bradford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Marion Central School District – Procurement (Wayne County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement
… "The Trump Administration’s decision today to formally begin withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a shameful move. "I was in Paris to support the development of the Paris Agreement and saw … The Trump Administrations decision today to formally begin withdrawing the United States from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-us-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… Tesla Inc., Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp. and NIKE Inc., urging them to join the Anti-Defamation League’s … including Tesla Inc Meta Platforms Inc Microsoft Corp and NIKE Inc urging them to join the AntiDefamation Leagues ADL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitism