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EcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfOpinion 93-7
… Bidding (service of legal process) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive … responsible bidder. Therefore, it would be an unreasonable construction of the bidding statute to apply it to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Care Corporation (WCHCC) established annual minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these … authorities to promote the participation of minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 92-31
… to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (publication of informational newsletter) VILLAGE LAW, … and business, the protection of its property, the safety, health, comfort, and general welfare of its inhabitants, the … intended to inform or educate residents as to the official affairs of village government, and not relate to matters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Hoovler … Hoovler and the New Windsor Police that we were able to bring their crimes to light and recover over $1 million.” “As … and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will be used not only as a record of the lax oversight that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… purposes. Section 40-a further provides that no part of any appropriation made as an advance shall be made … to which the appropriation is made and the Director of the Budget. This repayment agreement must also be approved … should also contact DOB to begin the formal contracting process. Once the contract is approved by the agency, DOB, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the fund, announced today. This is part of the Comptroller's Climate Action Plan announced in … with the Fund’s Sustainable Investment & Climate Solutions (SICS) program. “The New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… many from The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens who work in lower wage, public-facing jobs,” DiNapoli said. “The straphangers putting money into … work in jobs that cannot be performed remotely such as healthcare, construction, retail and restaurants. Ridership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and … to by the federal government as the “unwinding,” over a 14-month period. The state began sending renewal notices in the … projection for the year. At a state share cost of $4,020 per enrollee, this would increase state share Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Steven G. James said, “These charges demonstrate that people who are placed in a position of trust and take … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… as having the second-largest debt burden in the nation. Rating agencies have consistently cited our high and growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met … expected to be sentenced on March 9, 2015, to 18 months in jail along with restitution for the monies he stole. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System and Calvert Investments. … mindful that their boards should reflect the men and women who purchase their products. When a board fails to be … it is often symptomatic of larger, systemic problems in the company’s governance.” “For almost six years, Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an independent contractor, you … chief fiscal officer or chief executive officer (CEO). You can designate an alternate CFO by: Completing a Designation … if an individual is an Independent Contractor or at the request of NYSLRS. All forms and documentation you submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … officials did not always report laboratory testing results to all parties or within the required time periods … and did not notify staff, parents and/or guardians of the results in writing, as required. Finally, officials posted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 89-64
… terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a village which … board of trustees is considering the purchase of a certain parcel of unimproved real property within the village/town … In the absence of a statutory procedure for determining what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 90-27
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE … district) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (appointment of commissioners of joint fire district); (establishment of … discontinue the operation of its fire department. You ask how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 2000-1
… in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payment (of police officers' legal fees as moral obligation) LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) -- Municipal Funds (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Contract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of … Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. Titarchuk previously served the Fund … experience across the spectrum of assets classes is invaluable as we continue to build on the gains we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officer