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Opinion 95-7
… (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL … (authority of district governed by separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); … district, may, by a majority vote, authorize the district to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7DiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… risks, it has record reserves to use if needed and Mayor de Blasio plans to expand the citywide savings program to … Trust, which now has a balance of $4 billion. Mayor de Blasio has indicated that the city will continue to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum … facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing assistance with their basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersOpinion 2002-5
… and Investments (of monies in capital reserve fund) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchases (of development rights for open … budget an appropriation of an amount to be funded by real property tax and to be paid into a capital reserve fund … for the next fiscal year an appropriation, to be funded by real property tax monies, for the purchase of development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… but others must examine their budgets to determine where they can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay … the 10 cities of Amsterdam, Auburn, Buffalo, Corning, Long Beach, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, White Plains and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfOpinion 2006-4
… letter of credit issued as security by a qualifying federal home loan bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§10(3), 11(2): … to an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a qualifying federal home loan bank. This is in response to your inquiry … regarding the use of a letter of credit issued by a federal home loan bank (hereinafter “FHLB”) as security for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4DiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… New York City’s full-time government workforce is expected to increase for the first-time year-over-year since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is projected to end the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY) in June with at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… betrayed her neighbors by pocketing tax payments to pay her personal expenses,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District … gain.” Ms. Gilbert allegedly embezzled village funds to pay for her personal utility bills and purchases from QVC, Dollar General, Walmart, Amazon and Pampered Chef. To conceal her crimes, she stopped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … The Metro-North audit examined whether $72.3 million in ARRA funds were used efficiently and for authorized … auditors found that one of the timekeeping systems in place at Metro North, Crew Management System, did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… $82.4 Billion to $121.1 Billion In SFY 2021-22, reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent, … Personal income tax collections: Made up 58.4 percent of New York State’s tax collections in SFY 2021-22. Were lower … The combined federal, State, and local tax burden in New York State was $372 per $1,000 of personal income in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentPublic Safety Overtime
… from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York Codes, … is reportable and pensionable. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity, and meets … This includes special duty assignments that involve public safety work that is directed, controlled and paid for by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeLGAC - Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics adopted by the New York Local Government Assistance Corporation (“LGAC”).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-code-of-ethics.pdfTown of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/holland.pdfTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/elba.pdfTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/eden.pdf