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Opinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … §103: A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts … asked whether the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 88-57
… senior citizens from rent increases in rent controlled apartments in New York City, stating that: "...'the standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Opinion 98-20
… LAW, §176(11): An otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a … upon becoming a member of a fire company, may be assigned to the fire police squad. If so, you ask whether a … provide that newly-appointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad. General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Permanent COLA
… In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful effort to enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that permanently increases your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… receipts are recorded through the Accounts Receivable (AR) module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) after a … types of cash receipts should be recorded in the SFS as an AR Deposit in the AR module: Agency operations – receipts … Legislation that creates a specific fund and SFL §4(6) regarding the authorization to deposit revenue to specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… as a Steuben County prosecutor,” Baker said. “The reality is that but for some real heads-up detection work by members … the defendant innocent at this stage, but no matter what happens I, on behalf of the People of Steuben County and … the Government in the 1st degree, Public Corruption, Attempted Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, Attempted Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… Research and Statistics using Current Population Survey (CPS) public use microdata for civilian, noninstitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that earlier today, Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded … 27, 2022 to the same offense and is awaiting sentencing. Today’s proceeding was held before United States District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, … of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed by the DePaul Group for both direct Program services and indirect … obtain permanent housing. To that end, we found DePaul Group clients are receiving appropriate housing services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition and selected … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise … revenue subsidies, is sound. However, NYRA’s traditional racing operations (which exclude the VLT revenues) have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all leases; whether it has identified … it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … The PANYNJ uses two systems to track the status of its properties and to track rent and revenues – SAP and YARDI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the … Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a U.S. … Department (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider … DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in … As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… (Board) purchase equipment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and provide proper … Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in … initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81Review of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22
… set aside new revenues in the State’s statutory rainy day funds, which will remain at $2.5 billion. Bolstering reserves … for the Future I. Executive Summary The New York State All Funds Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 totals an … billion in fiscal relief to New York State, and additional funds for New York City, school districts, Medicaid, transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/review-enacted-budget-state-fiscal-year-2021-22Opinion 91-29
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … -- Treasurer's Powers (liability for tax moneys) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, … Association of Lakeview may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to pay for an eye care plan, hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 92-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Tax Anticipation Notes … (3) If a school district has issued tax anticipation notes in anticipation of taxes levied for library purposes, the … is liable. However, it is permissible for the library, in its discretion, to reimburse the school district for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. Assisting in the … Auditor Alex Ozechowski, under the supervision of Deputy Chief Auditor Sandy Bizzarro. The Forensic Audit Section is … and former analysts Mollie Krent and Morgan McCollum. Assistant Attorney General Brian P. Weinberg, Special Counsel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1116
… received by Senate and Assembly Members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, … for agency review on 12/2/11 (after the paychecks for 12/7/11 are confirmed): The exception listings identify Members … at each salary rate (Step #1) by 365 and round to seven (7) decimal places. Multiply the result (Step #2) by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1116-2011-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature