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Opinion 88-65
… "Every mortgagee of real property improved by a one-to-six family residence located within the state which receives money from … is a mortgagee of real property improved by a one-to-six family residence located within this state." Thus, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s … Laws of 2006 authorizes the Village of Hempstead (Village) to issue debt totaling $4.2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals auditors tested (125 selected employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… from the recessionary peak of 10.3 percent in 2010 to 4.2 percent in 2017, lower than the rate in Queens (5.2 … Melinda Katz . “The hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of our immigrant population helps make Jackson Heights … Heights). “ I hope that we can continue to build on these successes while addressing worrisome issues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed value that did not meet the woodland eligibility … granted even though the 10-year exemption term had expired in 2013. Did not grant an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Opinion 2005-3
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (construction of parking garage); (sale and leaseback of occupied building) EDUCATION … or enter into a lease for the construction of, a parking garage to be used primarily for commercial purposes. In … that will be used primarily as a “commercial” parking garage for commuters and other members of the public at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3Opinion 92-23
… in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (lease of property not required for the purposes of district) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to enter into lease permitting the affixing of antennae to water storage … commissioners to permit a mobile communications company to lease property owned by the water district for the conduct of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Tax Cap Compliance
… General Information for Filing File tax cap compliance form online (Accessible only to filing entities) Property Tax Filing website Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for reporting tax cap compliance data [pdf] … 1. Questions related to completing the Tax Cap Compliance form – Select option 3. Email us at [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceMedian Income
… to 2024. This period, however, has also been marked by high inflation of 23.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau … Increase/Decrease Greene $65,967 $77,945 $11,978 18.2% High Increase Ulster $79,139 $86,271 $7,132 9.0% High … $67,129 $68,089 $960 1.4% Increase Chautauqua $57,622 $58,351 $729 1.3% Increase Livingston $73,239 $74,001 $762 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/median-incomeOpinion 88-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Conveyance of (to U.S. Postal Service); (necessity of special act authorizing) REAL … Beneficial Finance v Dallas , 571 F2d 125; Chait v Active Fire , 101 Misc 2d 533, 421 NYS2d 333), it clearly performs a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… those next in line are not passed over and that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest … on senior housing, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA), the federal Section 202 Supportive … positions, two applicants who received the same position number, and three who were kept on the waiting list even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly … and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million … fees to applicants during the audit period. Twenty-nine property tax payments totaling $56,308 were deposited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Opinion 2004-3
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Tax Limit (exclusion for capital appropriations financed with non-property tax revenues); (exclusion for pay-as-you-go financing) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit (exclusion for capital appropriations financed with non-property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … safety, we must be proactive, not reactive. That's why we need to take a hard look at the state of school safety … in numerous deaths and serious injuries. In May, 10 people were killed and another 10 injured by a student at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, … a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect the village’s funds, instead … said DiNapoli. “This behavior is unacceptable and now Henry is being held accountable for her actions. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to his deceased … I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his hard work and partnership in combating corruption across the state.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for … Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… mortgages (26.6 percent), private equity (7.9 percent), real estate (6.8 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) and opportunistic strategy alternatives and real assets (0.6 percent). DiNapoli initiated quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsOpinion 94-17
… also New York Telephone v City of Amsterdam, 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993) and the fee schedule must be consistent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17