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Opinion 92-14
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN LAW, §§19, 20: The chief fiscal officer of a county may refund a deposit … be accomplished without a court order. Pursuant to section 20 of the Lien Law, a mechanic's lien involving a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… inspection system; and ensure the most efficient use of public resources to inspect temporary residences used to … State . For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… from New York City," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my investigators in partnership with Attorney General Barbara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local … "The deadly and destructive consequences of flooding in New York are clear," said DiNapoli. "As with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several communities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsOpinion 88-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (applicability of general statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§902, 1422: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… administering agencies to provide state leaders and the public with justification if funds are not spent, along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … varied considerably from neighborhood to neighborhood and station to station. Comptroller DiNapoli's MTA Dashboard lays … restaurants. Ridership through major transit hubs, such as Penn Station and Grand Central, continues to lag in recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardOpinion 88-26
… in part, as follows: "No county, city, town, village or school district shall contract any indebtedness except for county, city, town, village or school district purposes, respectively. * * *" Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Opinion 88-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … fund maintained by the county. This is in reply to your letter with respect to deputy sheriffs and county corrections … due provided a claim for reimbursement is filed before award of compensation is made. Section 207-c payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 96-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when counsel to Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification … MVAIC that: The corporation shall be exempt from all taxes and fees now or hereafter imposed by the state, or by any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. As a result of the audit and … with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution before sentencing. In August 2020, the former clerk was sentenced to five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 92-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) RECEIVER OF TAXES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35Opinion 91-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Fees (not based on agate measurement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16XI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, under Section 112 of the State Finance Law, for the pre-audit of certain … including but not limited to those notwithstanding Section 112 of the State Finance Law, must adhere to the applicable … OSC is charged with the responsibility under Section 112 of the State Finance Law for the preaudit of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… who become unemployed through no fault of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies … maintaining the payroll records and the former employee's immediate supervisor. Start with a Comprehensive Written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future … can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable … for a specific intended purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsContract 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 goals, and is accurately reporting these results to the Department … health services to the residents of the Hudson Valley and the surrounding area. Article 15-A of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises