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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2196.1
… is to inform agencies of the new temporary compensation payment, OSC’s automatic processing of the payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment and adjusting existing payments as necessary. … is to inform agencies of the new temporary compensation payment OSCs automatic processing of the payment and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21961-new-temporary-compensation-payment-certain-employees-representedXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
The information in this section is intended to aid State agency managers in establishing or enhancing the agencys contract monitoring process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… The report, part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative, is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on … for the civic center. To alleviate the burden, the city is offering the civic center at public auction in August … functions, including police dispatch services, Glens Falls is now operating with minimal fund balance and an extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have … Auditors observed 24 health and safety violations during site visits to 11 contracted center-based UPK providers. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Lewiston-Porter Central School District (Niagara); West Seneca Central School District (Erie); Hempstead Union … Central School District (Broome) and the Tupper Lake Central School District (Franklin). DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… with fiscal stress. My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System is designed to keep the public informed about the factors … “For those in fiscal stress, effective long-term planning is critical for charting a better path. These municipalities … in some level of fiscal stress in FYE 2018. However, this is a decrease from the nearly 18 percent (10 of 56 scored) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… other noncompensation expenses in its public reports so it is not clear exactly how much they impacted profits. … York City. DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry is 15 percent smaller in New York City than before the … Six years after the financial crisis Wall Street is still dealing with the fallout. Besides the cost of legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is progressing too slowly, according to a … 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making progress … under 3 to be free of defects and in a “state of good repair.” Components rated 3 or higher are worn or damaged. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… second half of the year. The securities industry, which is a critical component of the economies of New York City and … a smaller decline in the overall cash bonus pool. This is likely due to the payment of bonuses that had been … locations) are not included. The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax trends and reflects cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… problems," DiNapoli said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether changes are needed. This isn't about … if some of the old system's problems still exist. It is about keeping New York's most vulnerable people safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityOpinion 2003-1
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (cost charged only against properties in extension) TOWN LAW §202(5): Pursuant to Town … extension to a town water district is charged against only properties within the extension. The extension may also be … to an existing town water district is borne solely by the properties within the extension. Towns are authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 90-31
… composed of a member from each town board. The committee is empowered to acquire necessary real property in the name … No. 88-49, p 98) performing a public duty. Further, there is nothing in the General Municipal Law which suggests an … Therefore, we believe General Construction Law, §41 is applicable and that, unless the towns may provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 2006-9
… the cost of the town district property and facilities, is subject to referendum. You state that the town is proposing to transfer assets of a town sewer district to … id.). If all of the property or facilities of the district is to be sold, the proposition submitted to referendum must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 88-59
… cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund or by borrowing pursuant to the Local Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Opinion 96-21
… control district which was damaged by coastal storms. This is in reply to your letter asking whether the procedures of … control district which was damaged by coastal storms. It is our understanding that the town beach erosion control … out its purpose. When a beach erosion control district is proposed to be established by petition, the petition may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 91-59
… been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment of foreign fire … Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys is the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and exempt firemen and their families. The Association is not authorized to expend these moneys for any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 93-10
… and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to … LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt … available to reasonably permit the transaction of ordinary business at county offices. You ask whether the offices of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1