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DiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… New York had the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million at the end of federal fiscal year 2016, according to an audit released … New York had the nations secondhighest balance of undistributed child support collections UDC totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "There are disturbing calls in Washington to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and make radical changes to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "We cannot go backwards on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be billed, law firms hired to collect outstanding tolls and fees have not been … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. "More needs to be done to ensure that those using our bridges and tunnels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… with long-term budget planning, including hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
An initial report issued in May 2013 determined OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive Order 111
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging … cultural experiences and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. Providers, such as Ridgewood, get … millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth violated its contract by charging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released today by New … earnings in a trust. "New York needs to do more to protect child actors, dancers, musicians and models," DiNapoli said. … to protect the safety, health and financial rights of child performers. The state Department of Labor should hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… New York state faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an … to meet recurring expenses contributes to the state’s potential outyear budget shortfalls. More must be done to … projections, DiNapoli’s report estimates the state faces potential budget gaps averaging just less than $5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct possibility that President Trump's plan will … itemized deductions. As of 2017, the standard deduction is $12,700 for married, joint filers; $9,350 for heads of … itemize their deductions if the new standard deduction is higher than their potential itemization. Taxes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a … $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid and other … New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backOpinion 88-10
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TAXES -- Gross … -- Modification (addition of amount of gross receipts tax on petroleum products) TAX LAW, §300 et seq .; GENERAL … awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts tax imposed under article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10DiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… to 100 percent of the safety defects within the 24-hour window. However, auditors noted that there is a material risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsOpinion 94-12
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may, without referendum, negotiate a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 90-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and first aid squads) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(1); INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: An emergency rescue and first … fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34DiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save … Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State and what can be done to save lives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingOpinion 2007-5
… monies from a capital reserve established for a specific improvement or specific item of equipment into another … monies from a capital reserve established for a specific improvement or specific item of equipment into another … or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital improvement," or (2) the acquisition of a specific item or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … Representatives and the Senate have reached agreement on a tax plan, which limits the deductibility of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 96-3
… the trustee is the principal stockholder. March 7, 1996 Richard Gabriele, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Great …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 92-38
… new chief appointed) -- Vacancy (procedure for filling in village) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (approval of nomination for fire chief); (appointment of fire chief) VILLAGE LAW, §10-1012: If the village board has rejected the … Whether the village board may proceed to appoint a new chief and if not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 98-20
… if the person has satisfactorily completed a training course offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, or an equivalent course as approved by that office. There is nothing in … by general or "local law" if the person has completed a course offered or approved by the State Office of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20