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DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… timelines to allow the state to better assess its progress in meeting its renewable energy goals.” ORES was created in 2020 to streamline and expedite the environmental review … areas of the process. A realistic accounting of the delays in the permitting process and the total time it takes will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… and ensure an equitable and nondiscriminatory experience for all of its employees, customers and stakeholders.” … with estimated assets of $247.7 billion as of Dec. 31, 2020. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practices2026 Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Final Rates
Contribution rates for participating employers of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) — fiscal year 2025, fiscal year 2026 and expected long-term rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/resources/pdf/rates-pfrs-2026.pdfTown of Summit – Town Clerk (2024M-51)
… Clerk properly recorded, deposited and remitted clerk fees in timely manner. Key Findings Although fees were properly … Town Clerk (Clerk) did not always deposit or remit fees in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk: Did not deposit in a timely manner 98 percent of the fees collected in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-summit-town-clerk-2024m-51Management of Internal Controls
… and the UAlbany Foundation are equal founding members in the mission of FRMC. FRMC has an unpaid Board of Directors … of assets. FRMC has reported that, since its creation in 1993, about $14 billion of public and private investment has been made in facilities and programs of the CNSE. According to FRMC, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-74
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the … report will be sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP709 – Mass Salary Increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-74-april-2015-district-council-37-dc37-salary-increaseConsent to New York Jurisdiction and Release (RS6452)
A notarized Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form lets NYSLRS accept an out-of-state domestic relations orders (DRO).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6452.pdfApplication to Reinstate a Former Membership (RS5506)
To reinstate a former membership in a public retirement system in New York State, NYSLRS members use form RS5506.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5506.pdfOpinion 92-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … of owners of property located outside municipality in assessment review proceedings) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … representing owners of property located outside village in assessment review proceedings) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… lines present a significant risk of lead contamination in drinking water. High levels of lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in both adults and children, including damage to the brain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year SFY 202526 is projected to total $254 billion a 52 increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… (MTA) latest 20-Year Needs Assessment, reviews the depth of work needed to upgrade New York’s regional transit systems … MTA to state its priorities and funding plans. “The list of repairs and upgrades needed in our regional transit … experience by improving safety, reliability and frequency of service,” DiNapoli said. “Above all, it needs to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… with its Bylaws which stipulate that an Executive Committee of 12 elected members is responsible for the … for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the Committee generally does not provide adequate oversight of … reports. Moreover, the Committee did not receive an annual report from the Treasurer for the 2012 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… The Sag Harbor Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates two school … should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Opinion 91-54
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … ART XVI, §1; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8): In the absence of State legislative authority, a village may … to impose an excise tax on occupancy of certain premises in order to make subsidies to a housing authority; McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54Examination of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments 2
This is the second in a series of reports that will be issued to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) regarding our examination of NYS SSP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-01-09b.pdfOpinion 88-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Use of (exclusion of … to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's authority to restrict the use of the facilities in a park district. You indicate that a park district in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 92-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … traveled. Chapter 791 created the position of town manager in the Town of Fallsburg and contains various provisions … provides that salaries of town officers and employees are in lieu of all compensation for all services rendered to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 90-35
… is applicable. We are in receipt of your letter asking what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil … Concerning what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Opinion 88-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- Self-Insurance … sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured in the performance of official duties and are paid their … a self-insurance fund maintained by the county. This is in reply to your letter with respect to deputy sheriffs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43