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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/vendors-directory-commodities.pdfOpinion 93-5
… act may not be performed at any other time ( Lancaster Sea Beach Improvement Co. v City of New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf … of this statutory requirement - to give the public an opportunity to express their views and make inquiry regarding … 108, in the instant case, still afforded the public an opportunity, on proper notice, to express its views on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on the MTA’s February Financial Plan: “The MTA’s February … aid to be stretched further and reduce expected reliance on deficit financing during the financial plan. Despite this, the plan still relies on an average of $1.8 billion in one-time funds used annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planColumbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and … of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… estimates are not realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … for damages and cleanup costs. DiNapoli noted in his letter that cost recoveries to the Oil Spill Fund often take … Watershed Initiatives. “The Comptroller’s well-documented letter makes inescapably clear that further federal actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… New York state has more than 500 workforce development programs offered by nearly two dozen state … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Workforce development is crucial to help New York recover from the … DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in workforce development, the Department of Labor needs to pay closer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview and Policies: This section provides Online Agencies with … is available in the employee’s wallet. The employee must import the Due to State Offset into the current expense … the employee’s reimbursement amount. An employee can import more than one Due to State Offset amount to a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Background The Lakeville No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … members and expenditures totaling $22,010 for a storage building on Department property were not permissible by law. … operating within its legal authority. Recover the cost of building the building on Department property or consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25SUNY Bulletin No. SU-345
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected Employees: SUNY … The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-345-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024-sunyDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… a 15% increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 million, or 142%, from Jan. 2020 to Feb. 2023, when supplemental emergency SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… billion in temporary resources to support state spending. It is also time to tackle comprehensive reforms to the … in fiscal stress. Recent political scandals demonstrate it’s time for New York State to build a new foundation of … to tip the scales of influence away from the few and put it back into the hands of everyday New Yorkers. I look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressOpinion 2001-12
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to provide for defense and indemnification of library employees) -- Public Library (authority of library board and governing board of … Whether the trustees of a school district library may adopt provisions to cover employees or if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… 2013. Background The Port Byron Central School District is located in the Village of Port Byron and the Towns of … approximately $20 million. Key Findings District officials have generally taken appropriate action to manage the … future revenues and appropriations and clearly defines how reserve and unexpended funds should be managed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71Oil Spill Fund
… Spill Compensation Fund The Oil Spill Fund protects our air, soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills. … The Oil Spill Fund protects our air soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, New York City received $7 billion, … public schools. "Local governments receive much-needed federal aid that supports our schools, fixes our roads and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidOpinion 90-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (donation to firemen's … -- Treasurer's Powers (transfer of custody of moneys) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: A village treasurer may not transfer custody of foreign fire insurance tax moneys to a firemen's association unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20Opinion 2008-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether there would be a conflict of interest if a school board member also served as a board member of a foundation that gifts money to the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 90-39
… Sonmax v City of New York , 43 NY2d 253, 401 NYS2d 173; Mobil Oil v Town of Huntington , 85 Misc 2d 806, 380 NYS2d 466; … 406 NYS2d 938, affd 48 NY2d 746, 422 NYS2d 612; Mobile Oil Corporation , supra ). The duty to provide fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Capital Program Revenue and Expenses
… of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues for its capital program as stipulated by statute, and whether NYRA officials … million for purses; and $74 million for NYRA’s capital program. Key Findings We found adequate controls over the … of the audit period, NYRA used material amounts of capital program funds for routine maintenance costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses