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Opinion 2003-7
… trust, park land trust moneys, as a rule, may be expended only to acquire additional park land or to construct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. … of about 52%, according to DiNapoli’s report. The food price index rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic partly … and geopolitical conflict, after years of relatively small price increases at about 2% annually. The food price index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… has acquired permission to access the data from only seven of 24 CoCs, which represent approximately 7% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking … Superintendent Adrienne A Harris today announced the approval of Spring Banks Red Hook Branch as a Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve … ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them, according to an audit … “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial trauma,” DiNapoli said. “Programs exist to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingOpinion 89-62
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … nominating petitions for fire district office) ELECTION LAW, §6-138; TOWN LAW, §176(7): A qualified voter is not … independent nominations of individuals to federal, state, county, city, town or village offices (see Election Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62Oversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programOpinion 92-25
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), 176-a: A board of fire commissioners may adopt regulations authorizing a fire … the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 96-16
… of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the … excess proceeds from the sale for the construction of a new town hall if the town board submits a proposition on this … the excess proceeds from sale for the construction of a new town hall or whether special legislation is necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… date and first-contact date for 25. But auditors found only 12 of those had reliable information to measure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… that your survivors will receive a death benefit if you die before retiring. Your survivors may be eligible even … with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your … and Your Benefits page . (Return to Top) Where can I get more information? Your employer’s benefits administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-387
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Academic Years 2023-2025 Recruitment and Retention Payments. Affected Employees: … Agreement between the State of New York and GSEU, provides for recruitment and retention payments for each year of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-387-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York. The audit covered … To determine if the Department of Health improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-845
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3.125% General Salary Increases for eligible IBT 237 employees. Affected Employees: Employees … purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3125 General Salary Increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-845-cuny-2025-3125-general-salary-increases-internationalDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… audits by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli have revealed a number of local Industrial Development … over a 12-year period. If not corrected, this would have increased to a projected $635,000 over the 20-year … when businesses apply for financial assistance and have not established adequate procedures for cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Money Laundering in the Third Degree (a class D felony) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2228
… Checks: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ac934p-fillable.pdf When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability … the agency should follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2228-fiscal-year-2023-2024-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-340
… Payment (SLED). Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential payment in the amount of $850. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-340-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-law