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Opinion 92-38
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure for filling in … -- Powers and Duties (approval of nomination for fire chief); (appointment of fire chief) VILLAGE LAW, §10-1012: If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District , King Center Charter School , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free … announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District BerneKnoxWesterlo Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… New York's state-funded debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and to increase over the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New … New Yorks statefunded debt is projected to reach $637 billion at the end of the current fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or … Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving … mortgages (27.6 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (6.6 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… Retirement Systems. “As shareholders, we believe that it does not serve companies or their workers to maintain a … civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the … committee nominees at companies that do not disclose the self-identified individual racial/ethnic diversity of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesOpinion 89-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption From (housing authority) … is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether a municipal housing … from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … of the states homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I thank District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State … as a public servant to profit at the expense of taxpayers. I commend our State Police investigators for their … 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/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… program.” Residents of Mitchell-Lama’s rental and co-op apartments must submit annual affidavits of their … Confucius Plaza (Manhattan); Kings Bay II (Brooklyn); North Shore (formerly Arlington Terrace, in Staten Island); and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers, but many units are … DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, the audit found that there is more they can do to make sure those next in line are not … that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest municipal housing agency in America and among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… of time. Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after October 1991 was also subject to this … indicating where the closest handicapped-accessible PATH station is located. PANYNJ’s website did not follow DOJ’s … the PABT, so that they are wheelchair accessible. If the station cannot be made wheelchair accessible, the reasons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions … agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More and more companies understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… median assumed rate of return among state public pension funds is 7.0% as of August 2021, according to the National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… appropriately uses higher than expected tax revenues to reduce out-year budget gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York City’s financial plan released today … appropriately uses higher than expected tax revenues to reduce outyear budget gaps and to replenish reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… complex economic, environmental and regulatory challenges in the years to come,” DiNapoli said. “These companies need … review these companies and may restrict investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated … ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and others – engage in all facets of the oil and gas business, from exploration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s … when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, restoring the funding, assuring … Morabito, 71, served as chief of the Hose Company, which is one of two fire companies in the Border City Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… degree and was arraigned in Wayne County Centralized Arraignment Part Court. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-department