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Opinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures … services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (to provide service outside … town district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Contracts (between town and county districts); (to provide service outside district); … by the county in the same manner as other operation and maintenance costs incurred by the district. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… (see, e.g., People ex rel. Conine v Steuben County , 183 NY 114, applying the prohibition to a county treasurer). … to fees or commissions (see, e.g., Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; … the commissions otherwise due under SCPA, §1219 would not run to the benefit of the county, a county chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for city services, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … now anticipates setting aside a surplus of $705 million this year to use for prepayments of liabilities in FY 2024. … the city’s revenue and expenses and take actions to close out-year gaps while maintaining critical services. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business … if satisfied, allow the employer to exclude the award from the recipient’s income. To the extent the award program … Awards include tangible, personal property with a value of up to: $1,600 for qualified plan awards, or $400 for …
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
… Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Betty James died on April 11, 2017, but the New York State and … January 2019. The investigation revealed that following James’ death, 21 pension payments, totaling $54,047.43, were … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
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
… than $15 billion over the Financial Plan period. Total school aid is projected to reach $31.4 billion in SFY … to replace federal relief aid provided directly to school districts with state dollars when that aid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of March 2021, there … is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOrdinary Death Benefit
… the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement age. Memo Bill Text …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Administration is responsible for granting franchises for public communications structures (PCSs), enforcing … providers (Consortium) to replace an aging network of public pay telephones (PPTs or payphones) with … free cell phone charging; and digital advertising and public service announcements. The LinkNYC franchise is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an … services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2020. Affected Employees Employees with … and personal use of employer-provided chauffeur services for the period November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … that are not yet appropriated. These funds should be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing expenses.” May tax receipts were $166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… gain,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . “Thanks to my partnerships with District Attorney Nneji, the FBI, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance, penalizes those who suffer from pre-existing … for New York The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have insurance penalizes those who suffer from preexisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s … P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they will seek … to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common … increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to … not just because it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates climate change, but because it’s smart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… 2017 GoPro Inc. 2016 The Priceline Group Inc. 2015 eBay Inc. Garmin Ltd. Monster Beverage Corp. Standard Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversity