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Opinion 93-11
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the … without regard to whether the indebtedness is excludable from the political subdivision's debt limit. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. Green used the public's coffers as her personal bank account. … work and partnership in combatting public corruption." Green, 30, who plead before Essex County Court Judge Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES A Business Unit should use Local Customers to bill and track receivables and receipts from vendors who provide revenues to that … A Business Unit should use Local Customers to bill and track receivables and receipts from vendors who provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 2019, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The decline is primarily attributable to … order of change in wages Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics While total wages fell in every region of the … York $7,168.9 ($699.2) -8.9% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Insufficient Food Remains a Threat, Especially in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Fare Evasion
… manner. Transit’s Division of Operations Planning (OP) is responsible for generating random samples of Transit … observe SBS buses and share the fare evasion rates with OP. The results of these observations are used to determine … reported to the Board quarterly. The MTA Bus Division of OP generates its own random samples of local MTA Bus trips …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… was enacted in June 1996. The PRL requires every certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified commercial pesticide technician, and commercial permit holder … of Environmental Conservation: Drug Management and Disposal ( 2016-S-82 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… requirements to provide accurate, annual reports of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as … DiNapoli found. “ESD has to be more transparent about the real estate transactions it makes,” DiNapoli said. “That should start with an accurate accounting of its real estate portfolio and better disclosure explaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowMeasuring Employment Outcomes of Open Streets in New York City
In each year between 2020 and 2024, Manhattan had the largest share of Open Street locations, ranging from 34.9 percent in 2020 to 44.1 percent in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2026.pdfAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities - Five-Year Listing
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/fylist14-19.pdfEmployment Trends for People with Disabilities in New York City, October 2019
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 41 percent of working-age people with disabilities in New York City were in the labor force in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2020.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfOpinion 88-8
… of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts. … of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession thanks to a wealth of locally educated young adults, a technically … workforce and a relatively low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come … their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… lower costs to consumers during New York’s transition to clean energy. DiNapoli warns there is now significant … additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA Grants Energy, clean air and conservation programs funded through the IRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersOpinion 89-25
… in the combined reserve fund would be transferred to a new repair reserve fund established by the village for the … Comereski v City of Elmira , 308 NY 249; Wein v City of New York , 36 NY2d 610, 370 NYS2d 550). Since we understand, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today revealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … State Comptroller DiNapoli released an audit today revealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and 2027. The Savings Program reduced the city-funded … the city’s stated budget gaps are largely unchanged since June, averaging $5.8 billion from FY 2026 through FY 2028. … since the COVID-19 pandemic, to 283,971 employees as of June 2024. Since then, staffing levels have increased to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueReporting of Billboard Income
… Purpose To determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately reported on the Real Property Income Expense Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City … Determine whether income from properties with billboards was being accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal program theft, for stealing from a … at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items … to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-funds