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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… including the state’s debt cap. For example, the Gateway Project debt (increased by $500 million, to a total … Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local … track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetPower of Attorney
… document allows someone else, referred to as the “agent,” (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on your behalf … to consult an attorney before you execute this document. Submit the NYSLRS Power of Attorney Form for Faster Service … allows someone else to act on your behalf NYSLRS offers a durable power of attorney form that meets New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyOpinion 2008-2
… services as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 801, 802 (1) (h): A newly elected town board member has an … Law § 802 were to apply. The town should consult its code of ethics to determine whether it contains any pertinent provisions. Even if not required by the town's code of ethics, the board member should not participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 2005-7
… district) WATER RENTS -- Collection (by bank or trust company) WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Supply … located outside a water district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §99-t; TOWN LAW §198(3)(b); ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW … or damage that may result from any failure of officers, employees and agents of the bank or trust company to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… to donate your organs after your death, be sure it’s noted on your driver’s license or carry an organ donation card in … It is a good idea to review and update this information on a regular basis. The section below is for your survivors. … This section is for survivors. It provides guidance on what to do and who to contact if a loved one dies. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsOpinion 2007-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … do not have the functional capability to ride fixed-route buses due to a disability. The bus companies would … 581 NYS2d 885; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS 2d 953; Glen L. Spirits v Village of Hempstead Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 89-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Procedural Requirements (mandatory referendum - transfer of powers of town supervisor) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and … Concerning the powers and duties of a town supervisor under the Town Law and asking the extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… of its financial plan given the availability of federal aid, and that the Authority’s reduction of service would be … 73 percent and 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels by 2026. Bolstering ridership and the revenue it generates by … in 2025, after it uses nearly all of its federal relief aid to fund operations over the next two years. The Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityOpinion 2003-4
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (holiday decorations for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) RATIFICATION -- Claims (purchase by fire district of holiday decorations for public roads) TOWN LAW §176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Opinion 2003-5
… discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply to death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 90-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … they are entitled to overtime compensation as provided in the FLSA regardless of whether the municipality has acted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… economic recovery,” according to the Executive Budget Financial Plan. After a decline of 5.7 percent in 2020, U.S. … approved nearly $61.9 billion in unemployment insurance (UI) payments, which have provided badly needed support to … billion or 30.2 percent in spending from federal operating aid. For the fiscal year starting April 1, total spending is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach workers didn’t show at these … Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving their names, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… tourists have more than tripled in this timeframe, making up just over half of total visitor spending. International … visit the city as a destination. Business travelers make up 21 percent of all visitors. Tourism Employment Dropped … age of 40, and are more likely to be immigrants, who make up 44.7 percent of the total workforce. Hotels & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… to seven years in state prison and be required to pay approximately $600,000.00 in restitution and forfeiture. … may never again serve as a New York public employee, must pay a $25,000 fine and is expected to be sentenced to five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the … analysis on how to best use its resources to fight these crimes, according to a report released today by New York … Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) monitors hate crimes statewide. “Criminal acts involving violence, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 … chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 94-1
… LOCAL LAWS -- Improvement Districts (authority of county to chargeback salaries to district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Operation and Maintenance (authority of county to chargeback salaries to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county … Whether a portion of the salaries of county employees who perform services for the administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 89-56
… to make incentive payments to employees who report health care services billed but not provided) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING … health care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL … which are billed to the town but were not rendered. This is in reply to your letter concerning certain payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 92-2
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to use … to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2