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Comptroller's Preliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2013-14 Enacted Budget, April 2013
The Enacted Budget restrains spending growth after several years in which funding for many programs has been reduced or held flat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2013-14.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… lost one of its greatest legislators. Assemblywoman Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly … for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances … working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s office found … signatures in order to complete his theft. The audit is expected to be finalized in the next month. Snow is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 2021AB State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… recovery in the areas most heavily impacted by the foreclosure crisis. Over time, with adequate funding, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Institute, assisting prosecutors statewide. Sheingold is a 1994 graduate of Yale Law School. He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerOpinion 88-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … a less formal method, to assure an award is made in the best interest of the municipality and not in an arbitrary or capricious manner. (5) In appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 90-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities … to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing … of bonds to finance an improvement to a town park district is not subject to referendum. You have inquired as to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 94-11
… consists of a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection dinner for the fire company or companies within … budget an appropriation to fund an annual firefighter's inspection-dinner for each fire company within the district. … consists of a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection-dinner, we further concluded that district funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 90-44
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … hearing on the tentative budget refers only to the salary, or fixed, periodic cash consideration, proposed to be paid, exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 2005-6
… take place in the auditorium of the parochial school, is entirely secular in nature, and that the speakers are … associations or undertakings. Article VIII, §1 is applicable even if the private activity is not undertaken for profit and serves a laudable purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 90-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (municipal sewer project connected with reconstruction of State highway) SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Highway … Concerning installation of sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 2006-8
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … be financed from the fund. In reaching this conclusion, we are aware that General Municipal Law §6-p(7)(a) provides … 1996; Letter from Senator Hoblock to Michael C. Finnegan, Esq., Counsel to the Governor, July 15, 1996, regarding S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 2008-2
… General Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) provides an exception for a contract in which a municipal officer or employee has … Matter of Tuxedo Conservation & Taxpayers Assn. v Town Bd. of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , … 471 NYS2d 521; see also Parker v Town of Gardiner Planning Bd. , 184 AD2d 937, 585 NYS2d 571, lv denied 80 NY2d 761, 592 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 2010-1
… village purchases a parcel of property, a portion of which is to be used for village offices and a portion of which … or other recreational uses. You indicate that the village is considering the purchase of real property for use as a village office. Two parcels, one that is two acres and one that is six acres, are under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 88-67
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … to fill a vacancy in the position of village attorney. We are informed that it is not contemplated that the partner … or partiality. June 20, 1988 John E. Gillies, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Farmingdale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 92-28
… Interest earned on the investment of library fund moneys is credited to the library fund. (2) A school district should … after receipt. (4) Interest on such tax anticipation notes is a charge for which the school district, and not the library, is liable. However, it is permissible for the library, in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to the planning … from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or using such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 98-6
… The supervisor would have a prohibited interest in renewal of such a contract and in any additional contracts … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 would be required. Renewal of that contract, and additional contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6