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Opinion 90-28
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (planning board member performing private engineering services for subdivisions) ZONING AND PLANNING -- … contracts between the planning board member in his private capacity and individuals who are subdividing their property, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… against the financial and reputational damage that can result when suppliers fail to uphold recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. As a result of the substantive agreements, DiNapoli has withdrawn … transparency and accountability surrounding workers’rights result in stronger, more sustainable companies and better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightOpinion 90-14
… fees bear a relation to average costs, a board would be free to incur, in the individual case, not only necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify definite sum); Calls for assistance (responsibility for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE … a call for assistance to a fire protection district is a charge against and paid by the fire protection district. … the village may agree in the contract to be responsible for maintaining the requisite liability insurance on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-6
… office, whose duties include checking invoices for accuracy, would not have an interest prohibited by … Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's … of interest if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 95-20
… Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, … fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief will depend on the nature of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 92-13
… town clerk to four years. Town Law, §24 provides generally for two year terms of office for the town supervisor, town … local law increasing the term of an elective office, which is approved at a general election may be made applicable to a … that the term of office of each and any elective town official thereafter elected shall be four years, and such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… industries, food manufacturing and agriculture."” "For those of us who live, work, or own a business in the … of what we already know about our region’s strengths and is a testament to the increasing focus that we are seeing … strategically beneficial, and to generate economic growth, I am confident that we will continue to improve and maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 93-6
… of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (article 5-G of … p 247). A town's authority to provide fire protection is generally limited to establishing "fire districts", "fire … or equipment needed for fire protection purposes (see 26 Opn St Comp 1970, pp 32, 245; 20 Opns St Comp 1964, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York … for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York httpwwwopenbooknewyorkcom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation in 11 … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the Fund’s … Our investment team is focused on ensuring we remain one of the best funded and top performing plans in the country.” … alternatives and real estate delivering returns of 9.12, 4.00 and 13.14 percent, respectively. Absolute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… Stronger-than-anticipated revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain … challenges, including costs to assist asylum seekers and fiscal cliffs for several programs. Given current reserve levels, budget risks, and an uncertain economy, the city should leverage short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… Bulletin No. 1996.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions … of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … at a DOH facility who are represented by NYSCOPBA is .00120. Effective Dates The new overtime rate is effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.3
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OPWDD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19913-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.3
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OMH
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19883-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting public safety, … and above. Moreover, while the total cost of medical care for the correctional system population has declined, data … Prison Admissions 50+ Share of Older Admissions 2008 26.1 2.0 7.8 2009 24.6 2.1 8.4 2010 23.8 2.1 8.6 2011 23.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingApproved State Contracts and Payments
… million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . MAJOR CONTRACTS … Terminal LLC to offset costs and to improve the facility it leases from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. … in the Comptroller's Reading Room . This information is updated quarterly. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.2
… above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These earnings are taxable income, will be … income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19962-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain