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DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… and the public additional information on education funding in New York.” Over the past decade, school aid has … spend an additional $5.5 billion, using a new, transparent funding formula phased in over four years, adjusting aid for … $112 million and $428 million per school year. Current funding for Foundation Aid is $15.9 billion, compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now … the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsOpinion 92-50
… (preference to local bidder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A county may not adopt a post-1953 local law to provide a price preference to local … government. Based on this pre-emption, we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 92-4
… for supervised physical fitness training sessions for its active volunteer firefighters so long as the particular … pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for active volunteer firefighters of the fire district fire … for supervised physical fitness training session, for its active volunteer firefighters, conducted at a health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 98 - 19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (referendum … Purchase Contracts (referendum requirement for in fire district) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 92-55
… -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, 11-1122: A … private owners, a village employee to perform testing of water within a private water system for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 95-31
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (compensation of incoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Opinion 94-5
… of the minutes of board meetings and a listing of the votes of individual board members on particular matters, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 94-4
… signatures on vouchers) TOWN LAW, §118(1); GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §46: The statement of the officer whose … by the board or the comptroller, we note that General Construction Law, §46 provides that: The term signature … instrument or writing. Based on the provisions of General Construction Law, §46, we have previously expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a … to help prevent consumers from being taken for a ride by unscrupulous repair shops," said DiNapoli. "This means …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsOpinion 2001-3
… (at amount that would generate excess revenues for general municipal purposes) -- Rates (fixing of at amount that would generate excess revenues for general municipal purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§94, 453; STATE … used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water public utility service, or from using such "profits" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 2001-6
… public policy (see e.g., Opn No. 2000-6, p 17; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp Nos. 81-49 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… businesses and job markets,” DiNapoli said. “The tax breaks they provide businesses can impact local tax collections, however, and New Yorkers should be mindful … to nearly $2 billion, up $63 million, or 3.3%, over 2021. Property tax exemptions represented $1.7 billion, or 87.5% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted recent actions taken by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to support … in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and celebrate the … This latest request follows ongoing engagement with Best Buy Co., questioning whether the company has retreated from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… since 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank largely thanks to billions of dollars in … this April’s results to see how the new fiscal year starts off.” The state received more than $8.5 billion in monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 2014 (2014-S-58) The department has adequate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately reports its assessable expenses in all material aspects. However, the department needs to … March 31, 2014. Auditors identified about $3.3 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments, including $1,335,151 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, lodging, registration fees and tuition fees … by resolution, give prior authorization for conference travel or delegate its power to authorize such travel to an executive officer or an administrative board. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… Bridges owned by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, … has declined in recent years. But concerns about how local governments will find funding for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH … program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a … audit report Medicaid Program Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare Report 2021S16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… child and family developments. The Department of Health (DOH) oversees both the Program and its contracts with the 57 … the provision of Program services. One requirement is that DOH must develop a comprehensive Child Find system (Child … services and supports from a qualified service provider. DOH uses a web-based system, New York State Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-follow