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Opinion 96-6
… 18, 1996 John T. Biscone, Esq., Town Attorney Town of New Scotland 1 Former Town Law, §104 was repealed (L 1964, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany County and … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have 3 advance accounts with a total value of $300,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… booming, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “2020 was a bleak year for … booming according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicOpinion 88-68
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 809: It is not clear whether an application for subdivision approval … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and unenforceable (General Municipal Law, §804) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Access to Preschool Special Education Services
… but are not limited to: speech pathology and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specialized instruction, parent training, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesOpinion 93-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS OR NOTES -- Variable Rate Obligations (propriety of … to change in law) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §54.90: Variable rate bonds or notes issued pursuant to Local Finance Law, §54.90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8Open Educational Resources
… initiatives adequately engaged faculty in the redesign of courses using OER. Our audit covered the period from April … available to students at no or low cost. OER can be full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming … This included, among other resources, 2,426 full courses, 921 modules, 913 textbooks, and 489 assignments. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesTaxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to … office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. He urges New Yorkers to visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsFuel and Services
… appropriate procurements, paid appropriate prices, and received the quality and quantity of goods and services it procured during its response to Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation … 31, 2013. Background The Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, announced today. The Fund … New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnOpinion 97-7
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 2005-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- BOCES (procedures for permissive … qualified voters of BOCES (see Education Law §1951[2][a]). Public notice of the time and place of the meeting must be … notice must be posted in at least twenty-five of the most public places in BOCES twenty-five days before the meeting ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Opinion 89-65
… Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on … spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self-interest, partiality or … payment of lawful compensation in one or more positions of public employment, compensation paid under such an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Belleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-training