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Opinion 91-46
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … still represents our views in light of the decision of the Court of Appeals in National Westminister Bank v New York , … of office. That opinion was based upon the decision of the Court of Appeals in Kelley v McGee , 57 NY2d 522, 457 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… "The success of small businesses which started with only a few workers and an idea, such as Brooklyn Brewery, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 billion in September. His office also rejected 149 contracts and … occurred because contracts and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in September and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015DiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, … leaders and the comptroller to meet annually before Nov. 15 to jointly review available financial information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Alexandria – Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges … ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – Water and Sewer District Financial Condition … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. Officials did not budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… waited until verification of the completeness of Justice Center investigations before fulfilling the request, contrary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Transportation Authority Homeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad (2018-S-36) In June 2017, Metro-North entered into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … School District – Financial Condition (Lewis County) In recent years, the board has balanced its adopted budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDelaware County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Website Transparency (2025M-88)
… properly monitor projects and maintain a transparent website? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – May 21, 2025 … not properly monitor projects and maintain a transparent website. Without effective monitoring and transparency, DCIDA … did not post 25 of the 56 required 1 documents on DCIDA’s website, reducing the level of transparency available to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/delaware-county-industrial-development-agency-project-monitoring-and-websiteState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… company's three checking accounts (general, bell jar and bingo). Due to the inadequate records, the treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… revoked if they are convicted of a felony related to their public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… and require unallocated funds to be awarded through an open, competitive process with clear, measurable criteria. … would provide a comprehensive definition of state debt, ban “backdoor borrowing” and require voter approval for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… the authority of the state to enter into public-private partnership (P3) projects or goes forward with private … the authority of the state to enter into publicprivate partnership P3 projects or goes forward with private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (2025M-69)
… more effectively and help ensure that funds are not only safe but also available when needed. This structured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-investment-program-2025m-69DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial and capital plans, among other issues. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) The significant … to finance its operations. The proposed budget for the water fund does not include appropriations for real property … owns outside of Amsterdam for the purpose of supplying water to the city. The proposed budget allocates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… the state median of 256. During the 2018-19 school year, only 13 percent of students were enrolled in programs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortOpinion 92-56
… the general municipal law. Thus, pursuant to section 116, only those travel expenses which have actually and … put differently, it includes matters directly affecting only the employer and employee relationship" ( Levitt v Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first … dramatic rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Open Educational Resources
… the program and address barriers to participation. Not only would this help to strengthen CUNY’s OER program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesOpinion 90-32
… Requirements (for DEC ordered construction of town salt storage shed) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(4); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … of bond proceeds for the construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either … expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32