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Opinion 92-49
… cross-country skiing, bird watching and horseback riding, with the particular use within each municipality to be … park" within the meaning of Town Law, §§81 and 220. With respect to the referendum provisions of sections 81 and … as part of the town's annual budget and generally financed with the levy of taxes, the referendum provisions would apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 95-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (authority of town to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-21
… cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, §99-l) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass … are entitled to the payment of fees pursuant to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… their vehicles while under the influence or for tampering with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, … a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their ignition device are not always being held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit … approximately 1 million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… March 31. A journal/revenue transfer cannot be submitted with an April obligation or accounting date since the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/20/2016 … In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… is necessary to have an independent review led by auditors with experience in rooting out discrimination. Failure to … that employees aren't told when coworkers are quarantined with coronavirus symptoms. There have also been numerous work … of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of approximately $279.7 billion as of Dec. 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… providing assistance to so many suffering from addiction. With his conviction before Judge Koweek, those funds were … for bringing this complex case to a successful resolution. With the assistance of the Comptroller and the State Police, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… and real assets (8.7 percent) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (5.5 percent). The … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… and respective student enrollments generally do not align with careers that are the most in-demand or best-paying. … of CTE programs approved by SED are providing students with skills for occupations that pay less than the state … of students were enrolled in programs that closely aligned with occupations deemed highest in demand, growth and salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps in the following three years, … 12 months, the city has also reached new labor agreements with nearly 80 percent of its workforce, providing a level of … through 2018. The city has yet to reach new agreements with the unions that represent the city's police officers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… to receive royalty payments based on executed agreements with the licensee. Key Findings The Research Foundation has … and dedicated resources to monitor payments and compliance with licensing agreements creates the risk that SUNY and IP … assurance that the royalty payments received comply with licensing agreements. Work with Downstate to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… can revive stagnant and homogenized boards, and companies with directors from diverse backgrounds are better positioned … and LinkedIn. DiNapoli has filed similar proposals with 17 portfolio corporations since 2012, including … the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… the FBI, IRS and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring this case to conclusion." Acting U.S. … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant problems including mold, water damage, … and motels located across 48 different counties. Working with the comptrollers from Albany, Dutchess, Nassau, … could be enlisted to support the state agencies charged with oversight of this enormous task.""I fully support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total spending rose 4.7 percent from SFY 2014-15, significantly less than … unusually high General Fund balance. State tax collections rose 5.1 percent from SFY 2014-15 to $74.7 billion, bolstered … collections fell short of expectations. PIT collections rose $3.3 billion, or 7.7 percent, from the previous year, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Unit 86) or unrepresented (Bargaining Unit CT or 88), collectively referred to as Salary Administration Plan … to MC and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. Article 2, Section 37.3 of the New York State … to MC and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. Affected employees may be entitled to a new salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with state and local law enforcement, she faces the … the diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and … deposited. A resulting investigation in collaboration with Wayne County District Attorney Calarco and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-fees