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Opinion 91-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional … town board members are assigned additional duties in their capacities as board members, the board may fix their … salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… industry supports jobs and communities throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in … milk is the State’s largest agricultural commodity, ranking fifth nationally in sales in 2020. New York is also … payments, but exclude benefits such as health insurance or pension contributions. In 2021, the average annual pay in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year, vouchers and journal transfers … be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative control of any state officer … agencies must obtain and reconcile bank statement balances and provide the following information to the … bank account information, which typically is due within 30-45 days of fiscal year-end. The sole custody data that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for … ranged from 32 percent in District 9 (located in the South Bronx) to 4 percent in District 11 (Northeast Bronx). DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… OMH and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to individuals who have a serious mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … to climate change, with flooding and increased storm activity far outweighing other issues. Respondents reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and … bills. Thanks to our law enforcement partners at IRS-CI, FBI, the State Comptroller’s Office and the State Police, … directly and the citizens they serve indirectly. The FBI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was … in vacancies across premier shopping corridors over the first half of 2021 alone. Even with the numerous programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… in New York City’s securities industry, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on … and securities industry workers have been among the first to return to the office,” DiNapoli said. “Financial markets move in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in … Eric Adams. "Our economy is strong because of our rich diversity, our innovative entrepreneurs as well as our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… underwriting and securities activities, which were at, or near, record levels last year. Equity offerings in 2022 were … offerings. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) multiple rate hikes beginning in March of this year to ease decades-high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… 10 percent in April. DiNapoli also released a report detailing the state's fiscal position as of the end of SFY … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month detailing actual state revenues and spending for the prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and … to ensure that State agencies follow best practices in green purchasing and in their operations by issuing new green … of 11 trillion BTUs of energy savings to be achieved by 2025 through the BuildSmart 2025 program. Each ASE shall work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common Retirement … reputational and operational damage to companies in the supply chain. DiNapoli’s agreement was applauded by the … committing to eliminate Conflict Palm Oil from its supply chain, which will reduce the company’s environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, according to a report from New York State Comptroller … NY-Sun which works to increase solar power capacity. NY Green Bank which finances clean energy projects. Innovation & … implementation of these programs has achieved 45% of its 2025 goal for total efficiency savings, 46% of its 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… routinely resisted my information and access requests. I look forward to working with the Executive and Legislature to … for the collection of parking fees at the county parking lot to maximize revenue and safeguard cash; and Ensure … points of cash collection and reporting, including parking lot and real property installment payments. In response , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… resulting in critical services being impacted, according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency … regularly and provides additional insight and context to 144 unique services and 238 service goals established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… School District (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District … Whether using formal competitive bids in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for … the procurement of goods and services not subject to New York State competitive bidding laws as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29