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Opinion 91-16
… is entitled to the additional per line charge allowed by statute. You ask whether the charge for a notice of … the notice "shall be at the same rate as that provided by law for the publication of notices pursuant to the civil … legal advertisements "[e]xcept where otherwise prescribed by law." Public Officers Law, §70-a sets forth the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 94-17
… -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Tax Levy … the amount of unpaid fees imposed upon property owners for recycling services provided by the city under a contract … cities are authorized to enter into contracts to provide for a system of collection and disposal of solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… said the commitment included an additional $500 million allocation to Artemis Real Estate Partners for real estate investments, an additional $300 million allocation to Bank of America Merrill Lynch Capital Access … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
… Findings The Assessor: Granted four woodland exemptions for rented agricultural parcels with $40,028 in assessed … property owners submit an initial or renewal application, when required, with proper supporting documentation and meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-north-salem-agricultural-exemptions-2018m-194Opinion 89-29
… a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency and needed for village road building … States or any agency or department thereof is provided by section 72-h(a) the General Municipal Law which, in … and upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by such body, any real property owned by such... village ...; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… local economy, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson … employment sector in the Jackson Heights area followed by the leisure and hospitality sector and the health care sector. Taxable business sales increased by 72 percent since 2009 to reach $473 million in 2017. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesJericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… which was generated primarily from water usage charges and real property taxes. The District’s 2012 expenditures totaled … million, which were funded primarily with water rents and real property taxes. Key Findings We found that, except for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48 ). Background Our initial report, … of properties on terms beneficial to the State. However, when DOT leased out property, it may not have maximized … revenue because it did not review property permit fees on a regular basis. Key Finding We determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followTown of Centerville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-75)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Centerville (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, … all tax collections, she did not always record dates of receipts or deposit or remit payments timely. The Clerk did not: Properly record dates of collections for Clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-centerville-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-75Town of Milo – Financial Condition (2020M-172)
… fund operations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets for each of its funds from 2017 through 2020, multiyear … annual budgets. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed reserves and/ or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-milo-financial-condition-2020m-172Margaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… with approximately 380 students. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… tax burden for homeowners, and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period August 1, 2011 through March 14, … of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is governed by the Board of Trustees which comprises an elected Mayor and … prior to payment, and ensure that disbursements are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Opinion 2009-2
… for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is consistent with that set forth in L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Opinion 2009-2
… discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (of town water improvement) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties … of the improvement, including amounts to be financed both by the issuance of obligations and from other sources, … or only on the amount of the improvement to be financed by the issuance of bonds or notes. Under Town Law article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0DiNapoli: 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 … in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in 2013-14 and 2.8 percent (19) in 2014-15. During this three year time … districts could have increased the tax levy by more than 2 percent last year and, of these, 62 could have increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… district in New York and across the country has to plan for the unthinkable," DiNapoli said. "My auditors are going … Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these audits and recognizing the importance of … our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The audits announced today will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for state contracts awarded during a state of emergency, such … A.7404 Solages). This bill would increase transparency for those contracts, which was lacking during the COVID … crisis taught us many valuable lessons, including the need for greater visibility of those contracts that are executed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… accessed the pension funds deposited into a joint account he had held with his mother and liquidated … by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin S. Clark of the Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… Henry is charged with tampering with public records in the first degree; two counts of grand larceny in the third degree; offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-village