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DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, an increase of nearly $7 billion from FY 2019, representing an outsized share (41%) … since FY 2010, from nearly $3.9 billion to over $10.5 billion in FY 2023, increasing by 170%, and accounting for … Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York (May 2024) 2024 Update on New York City Staffing Trends Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019Opinion 94-9
… section 70-a, if read literally, would allow a newspaper falling within the exception to submit a claim only if it has … to designate as its official newspaper a publication falling within the exception under General Construction Law, … services. Therefore, it is our opinion that a publication falling within the exception and designated as a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The … could not assess the Village’s financial operations to make informed decisions. The Board did not: Conduct an … May 31, 2022, filed on July 28, 2023; 363 days after the due date. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Opinion 92-23
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … to use a portion of real property of the district which is not needed for district purposes, although the remainder … for the benefit to be provided to the lessee? (5) How long a period would be considered a reasonable term for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Opinion 91-37
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … highway. Section 306 prohibits, inter alia , the operation or parking of a motor vehicle on a public highway without a … Section 402 prohibits, inter alia , the operation or parking of a motor vehicle on a public highway without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37State Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… Purpose To advise agencies of the creation of a new union, Police Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value to an estimated $173.2 billion, according to New York State … international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving long term results but we watch the markets closely to capitalize on emerging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsOpinion 2006-6
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a … as much or as little time off as they might wish under a schedule they controlled (see 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, pp 88, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6NYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… May 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund have urged … an independent racial equity audit of its practices and policies related to civil rights, equity, diversity and … and ensure an equitable and nondiscriminatory experience for all of its employees, customers and stakeholders.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… program, a children's summer program and recreation hall rental fees. She altered cash reports and submitted them … The Comptroller's office conducted an investigation and audit, discovered the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's … in the State Comptroller's Office for conducting this audit, which allowed us to prosecute this individual," Flynn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … OASAS has not tried to improve the accuracy of its wait list data for certified substance use disorder programs. As a … needed information to OASAS for its central waiting list directory or are sending inaccurate information. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … for traffic violations so that fines are paid on time and recouped. Monitor DMV reports to ensure drivers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesOpinion 90-31
… MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedures (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) LOCAL LAWS -- Voting Requirements (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the third … the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… Law. Among other things, Article 18 regulates your business dealings with your municipality. However, not all of … – verbal or written, express or implied. Almost any business dealing you have with your municipality will involve … an interest in the contracts of certain individuals and business entities with which you have relationships. With one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… high-quality meals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The agency’s failure to … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsVillage of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 fiscal year financial … Village’s fiscal activities for the past four fiscal years to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Opinion 2001-11
… of interest of municipal officers and employees and, inter alia , prohibits certain interests in municipal contracts. A … adopted pursuant to section 104-b must provide, inter alia , that when competitive bidding is not required by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County, established in 1990 under the New York State Public Authorities Law to … charges. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. … Saratoga County Water Authority Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357