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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new state budget as the state is struggling to recover … a year into the pandemic, the number of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budgetCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Purpose To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education Department … 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actOpinion 2000-21
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- … in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed … by an act of the State Legislature (see, e.g., City of New York v Village of Lawrence , 250 NY 429), we believe the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of this section is to provide guidance to state agencies on the procurement of equipment, including: Establishment of … process. Sections 160.5 and 160.6 of the State Finance Law provide that cost may include the price of the good being … 5-A, Section 66-B of the State Finance Law, for all new installment purchases and lease purchases, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and … to under federal regulations, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesOpinion 97-3
… including a village other than a village for which a county enforces delinquent taxes pursuant to section 1442 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Investment Advisory Committee
… Comptroller pursuant to Section 423 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law. The Investment Advisory … William G. Clark Chief Investment Officer Federal Reserve Employee Benefits System Timothy C. Collins CEO & Senior Managing Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committeeDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter … and damages to property and natural resources due to accident involving the release of crude oil; To detail … and To describe company policies to ensure that rail car safety mechanisms are in good working order. Read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilOpinion 2001-13
… this road to reach the recreation area, and that the money collected from tolls would be used to replace this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13Opinion 2006-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to … -- Pre-emption (matters contained in article 8 of the Town Law) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Payrolls (requirement to certify as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1II.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State. These responsibilities are provided in Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to keep pace with increasing costs, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments . The report found that property tax … occurred even before the enactment of the 2011 tax cap law, which limits tax levy increases to the lesser of 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… A report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found 50 … “In the coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue … the camel’s back’ for many.” The 1991 Prompt Contracting Law was intended to help expedite contracts and reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… Collection Kits (kits) in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence … at the lab, and kits received by law enforcement agencies on or after February 26, 2017 to be processed and reported on … does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York City. Key Findings From November 28, 2017 to October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… Peter Franchot, Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Oregon State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsOpinion 90-48
… as otherwise expressly provided by act of the Legislature, all contracts for public work involving an expenditure in excess of $7,000 and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure in excess of … Education and authorizes the Commissioner to reject any or all bids "if, in his opinion, the best interests of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 91-41
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… Access Services (Report 2022-S-38 ). About the Program New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… of State Expenditures’ Internal Control Certification by email at [email protected] to request voucher … above, the agency head or finance officer must send an email to [email protected] . The agency must include the following information in the email: The type and the annual volume and dollar amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approval