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Opinion 91-15
… location of certain lot lines, but does not increase the number of lots or the overall density. This is in reply to … new lots, although having different lines, are the same in number as the lots on the original map. The village's … approval. The "resubdivision" does not increase the number of lots in the subdivision, but only changes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 96-19
… station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), 81(1)(c), 176(14), 220(3): A town and a fire district located … officer or body of one of the participants, the payment of contractors by the chief fiscal officer of one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 94-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … of the stock of a bank named as a depository of the IDA. In addition, disclosure of interest pursuant to General … required. The individual, however, should not participate in the discussion or vote on matters affecting the IDA's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 90-41
… not discuss whether the equal protection guaranties of the Federal and State Constitutions would require a village which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Opinion 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-94-9Opinion 88-13
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … of interest if the agency sells insurance to the village. You state that the village mayor is the vice-president and … of such contract and (2) the duties of such employment do not directly involve the procurement, preparation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … statement in lieu of record on a civil appeal, as required by rule 5530 of this chapter, to a fee of two hundred … municipalities would not be exempt from the fees imposed by section 8022. The only statutes which might arguably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 88-44
… Services (town board member employed by engineering firm) -- Interest in Contract (town board member employed by … arising after execution of contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 802(1)(b): A town board member acquires an … involving the firm. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800, et seq .) contains the provisions of law which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44State Agencies Bulletin No. 682
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To provide agencies with information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/682-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … prior county board approval (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10, 23[2][f], 24[2][b]; cf . County Law, §408; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 89-39
… into prior to election to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[3], 801, 802[1][b], [1][h]: A newly-elected town … unless the exception contained in either General Municipal Law, §802[1][b] or [1][h] is applicable. You ask whether a … is deemed to have an interest in any contract of a firm, partnership or association of which the officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 88-68
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (authority of individual … CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (whether application for subdivision approval constitutes a contract) -- Disclosure of Interest (application for subdivision approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined … to broadband availability, access and affordability across New York City’s neighborhoods and found that despite high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… four key state and city programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 … vital that the programs created to alleviate the problem are working,” DiNapoli said. “Our latest audit found delays … recommended that the Division: Establish criteria for how long it should take to assign, address and resolve tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low … they're not helping build a decarbonized future, they may get left behind. Our strategy for sustainable, lower carbon … presents to its long-term success," said Hugh Lawson, Global Head of ESG and Impact Investing at GSAM . "The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionBrownfield Cleanup Program
… and the environment, but left vacant, contaminated sites can also diminish property values and threaten the economic … without success, the State may use Superfund Program funds to complete investigation and cleanup. While both … and owners receive an added benefit of being able to claim tax credits for remediation when it’s completed. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programDiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… The state’s Financial Plan shows a growing structural budget … three-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB). When accounting for … incoming federal cuts from the reconciliation bill signed by the President,” DiNapoli said. “This is likely just the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029Other Bulletin No. 45
… should utilize Locked Query #49 to identify a complete list of regular earnings and retroactive adjustments if there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-45-april-2018-suny-construction-fund-scf-management-andOther Bulletin No. 51
… Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-51-april-2019-suny-construction-fund-scf-management-and“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… New York’s fourth grade average math scores dropped 10 points, double any other decline in the past 20 years. … Grade 4 – Math New York 237 227 -10 U.S. 241 236 -5 … 15 The State’s Plan identifies academic recovery as a top priority and has invested in summer learning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recovery