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Financial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-110823.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdfOpinion 93-15
… purposes, may take into account a library's private source funds and, therefore, may request from the library information concerning such funds. March 18, 1993 Michael J. Moran, Supervisor Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 91-63
… interest in the building in which the store is located. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800, et seq .) … board's proceedings. Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is … town to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. January 8, 1992 Michael G. Walsh, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 92-30
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … of 1964. It should be noted, however, that recent court cases have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… can be taken to protect the public and keep our roadways safe.” Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for … of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, we’re long-term investors and remain well-funded as we navigate ongoing market … its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.6 percent in international public equities. The … Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages (26.7 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… Fund's (Fund) overall return in the first quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … to buoy our investments through the opening months of the state fiscal year," DiNapoli said. "As a long term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) consistently follows … the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the … To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) overall return in the second quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 3.51 … 30, 2016, the Fund has 38 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 16.3 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisOpinion 91-31
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of rabies treatment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31Opinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 88-8
… servicing district vehicles) -- Exceptions (abstention from voting not an exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … in General Municipal Law, §802 apply. Abstention from voting on matters relating to the contracts between the … stockholder of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and … seekers and an expanded rental assistance program, could average nearly $7.3 billion per fiscal year beginning in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, … and enhanced unemployment benefits that increased personal income. In 2021, the number of filers declined but was … 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income received from work, businesses or other income sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … their entitlement to Medicare and taken steps to help get them enrolled, the Medicaid program could have saved as … renal disease who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… for all capital projects for FY 2023 through FY 2026. The biggest cost drivers were sewer projects ($2.3 … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… and improve results and ensure the efficient use of funds. Report New York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemic