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Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant … impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateOpinion 2024-1
… over 13,000 service connections. 5 Recent water quality testing conducted by the City has found dangerous lead levels … in the installation or repair of public water systems or residential plumbing providing drinking water that was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… of state spending, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "On the positive, … budget retains more than $500 million in annual revenue by eliminating what would have been an automatic boost in the … of necessity," leaving very little time for review by legislators and the public. DiNapoli's report finds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 2002-16
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (payments to not-for-profit corporation to publicize resources available in … expend publicity fund monies under a contract with a not-for-profit corporation, to advertise and publicize resources … a coterminous village/town may enter into a contract for the payment of monies to a not-for-profit corporation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Opinion 99-6
… pursuant to section 545 of the Real Property Tax Law. You ask whether a school district may issue revenue … Finance Law, §24.00[a][1]). Certain public authorities are expressly authorized or required to make payments in lieu … have an existence separate and apart from the State, even though they exercise governmental functions (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Opinion 97-6
… 301(8), 303, 308: The cost of constructing an addition to house an enhanced emergency telephone (E911) system which is … by the county governing board to be necessary to properly house the system and to assure effective operation and … determine that the construction is necessary to properly house the E911 system and to assure effective operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Opinion 2001-8
… or for the portion of the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed zone(s), and the items of expense of the district which shall be charged only against the zone(s), or the other respects in which the rates of tax for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Opinion 2000-2
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … You note that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(17-b), towns are authorized to expend moneys for certain cultural … that the village, by resolution, may accomplish much of what is proposed, in the context of recreation, senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Opinion 88-51
… is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken annually or at shorter intervals. … all moneys in a repair reserve fund have been expended and the town board has determined that there is no longer a … "Reserve Fund". The town board wishes to use the funds and accumulated interest to pay for the dredging of the lake. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… nearly twice as often as they blamed service. Among bus riders the predominant causes for riding less were … as riders returned and stands at pre-pandemic levels. Bus speeds, however, remain among the lowest of any major … hour systemwide. The MTA is in the process of redesigning bus routes in an effort to address these issues, and recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 88-61
… is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether … U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes without interest may be … in an envelope postmarked with a date after the last day for the payment of taxes without interest and that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York State Dental Insurance Program – EmblemHealth Plan, … to process and pay claims for services on behalf of the New York State Dental Insurance Program. To prevent duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that efforts are … from January 2019 to January 2023. About the Program The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) – a New York State public benefit corporation – operates the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… Demand for services, combined with the temporary loss of employee availability attributed to the pandemic, contributed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Law. City of Cortland – Non-Contractual (NC) Employees’ Payroll Benefits (Cortland County) Two OSC audits issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well as losses for farmers and industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… York City, the MTA desperately needs an influx of federal funds or unheard of service cuts and workforce reductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Additionally, there is no guarantee these facilities will then sell the renewable electricity they generate into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-269
… Purpose To inform State University of New York (SUNY) agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave. Affected Employees As of January 1, 2019, employees in … To inform State University of New York SUNY agencies of the implementation of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-269-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-united-universityDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, … Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money communicate with residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residents