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DiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) … political spending, the ruling left the door open for investors to demand information on how and where our … being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended for respecting shareholders’ interest in protecting our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… faces economic challenges and population losses, but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and … and employers over the past couple of decades, but modest increases in food processing, electrical equipment and … and child poverty rates are higher in the region than for the state as a whole, but ongoing efforts aim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request that the company disclose its direct … political spending. In addition to seeking support for the Fund's proposal, DiNapoli asked shareholders to join … the Fund in withholding votes from all board directors up for re-election. Separately, DiNapoli and the Fund have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. … additional check-offs have been created to provide funding for a variety of programs, including five since 2014. Since … and identified a significant lag in disbursements and increases in accumulated fund balances. Legislation proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 93-33
… the boundaries of the school district and which has only "marginal circulation" within the school district. You … Since you indicate that the newspaper in question has only "marginal circulation" within the school district, it is … the boundaries of the school district and which has only marginal circulation within the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have been under … in the fourth quarter of 2016 (3.8 percent) statewide. For most regions except New York City, 2017 growth was … New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley, all with annual increases exceeding 4 percent. Lagging somewhat were the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by … I thank Cayuga County District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann for partnering with us to protect our retirement system." … and attempted computer trespass and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsOpinion 89-29
… A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency and needed for village road building where the federal agency desires an … the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks Service property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 89-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … a capital reserve fund may be expended to pay debt service on obligations only as authorized by General Municipal Law, … the remaining moneys would be used to pay the debt service on the obligations issued by the town to finance the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Bronx and four upstate counties, according to DiNapoli's report. SFY 2012-13 Recipients Prevalence Rate Schenectady … public asthma programs to those most in need, DiNapoli's report concludes. Declines in asthma-related deaths and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-63
… in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of … fees unless a statute expressly so provides (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-38, p 75; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-20, p 22; … (2 Opns St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v Brooklyn Garden Apartments, Inc. , 283 NY 373, 381 [1940]). Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of … of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the … locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, cases and opinions of the Comptroller and the Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 95-28
… or other officer of the local government, and not required for immediate expenditure, in obligations of the United … letter of credit issued by a FHLB, offered as security for a financial institution's promise to pay the town under … of credit, the issuing bank must honor a draft or demand for payment that complies with the conditions specified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is … in office (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 448; cf . Town Law, §32[2], providing that a deputy town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) NEW … certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … there were no supporting documents to indicate how projects met strategic goals and objectives. Also, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 91-35
… PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 94-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- … Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain