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DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… leading to concern about the economy: Economic growth in China has slowed, affecting economies around the globe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… that could have been used to modernize the system. For example, East Side Access is now projected to cost $10.7 … Funding the capital program has been an ongoing challenge for the MTA. Consequently, transit assets that the MTA had … recommended by the MTA in its needs assessment. The MTA's latest assessment found that it will need to invest $105.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF or the Fund) has created a $2 billion strategic partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) to invest in a diverse … innovative partnership gives the New York State Common Retirement Fund full access to world class global equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge projects at increased risk as the state faces fiscal … Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for noncapital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded … Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, 2016, Stephanie Cowart served … Niagara Falls Housing Authority (NFHA), an organization that has received federal funding. Between October 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
Comptroller DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the rearrest of his alleged collaborator a financial advisor from Syosset for allegedly scamming at least 40 people out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil … sold at public auction and put back on the tax rolls, an environmental remediation must occur. "By working … development efforts in places like Massena and DeKalb. The environmental and financial benefits of these agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… canceled or terminated, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LIRR … late canceled or terminated according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… were operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing … Thomas P. DiNapoli. More than half of the foundations have not been audited by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found … foundation assets. Auditors also determined 16 foundations have not been audited by the SUNY administration since at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightOpinion 92-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … of a county sewer district, is authorized to contract "... for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… and render such commission payable to the estate" ( in re Hammersdorf's Will , 125 NYS2d 276, at 277, n.o.r.; see also, in re Fewer's Estate , 177 Misc 788, 31 NYS2d 810; Matter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 95-8
Whether moneys realized through forfeiture and paid are distributable to and held in the custody of the district attorney as the claiming authority and police department as the claiming agent or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal … and sustainability risks that could disrupt the Financial Plan that should be monitored closely. “Amidst tremendous … not be lost,” DiNapoli said. “While the state Financial Plan expects revenue growth to continue, economic risks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… service delivery amid changing staffing trends, and building up reserves should enable the city to better … revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also does not yet include more … $1 billion in not yet approved revenue from the federal government for expenses related to the recent influx of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… of programs. This section addresses Cash and Non-Cash awards associated with all merit award programs including longevity awards, performance awards, recognition awards and achievement awards. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York State Police today … protecting public funds,” Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Betty James died on April 11, 2017, but … Comptroller DiNapoli Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler and New York State Police announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … only $825 million in total deposits to the rainy day fund reserves are planned in SFY 2021-22, bringing total … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reserves