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Opinion 92-54
… will not be directly affected by the bank's dealings with the town; and that the individual's duties at the bank … You have also advised us that there are several other banks located in the town that can be designated a depository … be prohibited by section 801, if at least two other banks are unwilling or unable to purchase the notes at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 92-44
… benefits (see, e.g., Taylor , supra ; Christian v City of Ontario , 92 Misc 2d 51, 399 NYS2d 379; 1991 Opns St Comp No. … not considered part of "base salary" (see Benson v County of Nassau , 137 AD2d 642, 524 NYS2d 733 lv den 72 NY2d … the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. re: L 1977, ch 827). Accordingly, it is our opinion that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the … Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be in line with the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest … suppliers produce it in ways that destroy rainforests and promote climate change. By taking the added step of … ConAgra is promoting better environmental practices and protecting the company and its investors from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilOpinion 90-32
… No. 70-212, unreported, pertaining to the expenditure of money for a combination town hall/highway garage). Therefore, … That section provides that "[t]he expenditure of money for which it is proposed to issue obligations shall not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… over a 14-month period. The state began sending renewal notices in the early spring to Medicaid enrollees … with June 30, 2023 coverage end dates, and is sending renewal notices monthly to groups of enrollees, based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal notices include the deadline for enrollees to take …
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
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains … can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their … Industrial Development Agencies IDAs provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013 up $105 million from 2012 but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder proposal at … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: "We are delighted that … Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Church of England cofiled a shareholder proposal at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, … quality of those services for the periods both prior to and after contract renewal (fiscal years 2018–2021). About … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools located in over 1,300 buildings (some …
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
… York State and Local Retirement System,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the United States Attorney for the Eastern District … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, … credit cards, bank accounts, business or personal loans, government benefits or other types of transactions, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are … allowed by the cap for counties ranged from a low of 1.4 percent for Green County to a high of 23.2 percent for … To download a county-by-county breakdown of tax levy data, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the public trust by this … in partnership with Queens County District Attorney Brown, this offender has been brought to justice and millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and the HUD OIG, they will be held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNYS 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
… of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the … restitution of $11 million and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income, a new … details. “Understanding how the MTA pays for its day-to-day operations is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” … since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income a new report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance … also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project and/or lease agreements. The … Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic welfare of its inhabitants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… [read complete report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our … Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168), released in July 2022. The audit determined that the IDA’s Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-f