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Opinion 93-2
… §15-104[1][c], which prescribes a procedure for village elections in certain villages to be conducted by the board of elections on the day of the general election). Pursuant to … "at a regular or special village election as such elections are defined in the election law" (Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary … Whether the recording secretary of a town planning board may be employed by a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 97-10
… Law, §109-b[1][a], [2]). Pursuant to section 109-b(3)(d), this Office has promulgated regulations governing, among … thereto" (former General Municipal Law, §109-b[1][d], as added by L 1991, ch 413, §35). The 1994 amendment to section 109-b, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 92-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the permissible means of financing an expenditure to be made on behalf of a zone established within a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 2001-4
… for specified services plus hourly rate for revaluation work to be performed by appointive assessor); (salary … may be temporarily increased to reflect additional work involved in conducting a town-wide revaluation. You … for a limited, fixed number of hours and that the work in connection with the revaluation would cause an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Director of the Monroe County Water Authority, and Nelson Rivera, former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County. … to a three year conditional discharge. Last week, Nelson Rivera pleaded guilty to two class “E” felonies and gave up his government pension. In addition, Rivera may never again serve as a New York public employee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… the program must leave State service no later than close of business November 11, 2009. Employees must be full-time … agencies or Public Authorities as defined by Section 2.1 of Chapter 766 of the Laws of 2005 for a five (5) year period from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
The State Education Department SED has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SEDs efforts in this area
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… people of color, and LGBT individuals,” state Sen. Brad Hoylman, who requested the audits, said. “I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingOpinion 94-1
… 12 and 12-A of the Town Law for the financing of town water districts manifested the Legislature's intent to … relating to the operation of a county sewer district treatment plant. In light of the foregoing, it is our opinion that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 89-56
… health care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL … bargaining agreement, whether or not it involves a term or condition of employment subject to mandatory … a provision would not contravene Article VIII, §1 because benefits provided under a collective bargaining agreement are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Modernizing signal technology could let the MTA run trains closer together. Currently, Transit plans to convert to … (CBTC), a proven technology that permits trains to operate closer together. However, progress toward CBTC will likely be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… impacted by the pandemic. For-hire trips, including taxi rides, dropped by 84% in April 2020. According to the Taxi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… to carefully manage the significant relief it received to aid its recovery while also maintaining flexibility as it … new challenges when the federal relief expires. By FY 2025, the city would incur more than $1 billion in recurring … driven by less severe impacts among higher-income workers who could telecommute. City Needs Budget Options and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. Office for the Aging (OFA): Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow - Up) (2020-F-27) An audit … identified in the initial report. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Access Controls Over Selected … for reimbursement. State Education Department (SED): Kids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller … Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with … and look forward to a continuing partnership." “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … operate as effectively as possible during minor to severe weather conditions. Severe weather includes thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, … to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1922
… the salary on the inserted row will be increased by 2% rounded to the nearest cent. If the employee has a Comp … the employee remains in an eligible title. If the employee does not meet the Eligibility Criteria or does not have a … for a deceased employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1922-april-2020-lifeguard-retroactive-2-salary-increase-state-universityNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… for agencies designed to coordinate such activities (i.e., NYC & Company). Target domestic leisure travelers in the … DiNapoli's exhaustive report on the pandemic's impact on NYC tourism is an invaluable marker," said Manhattan Borough … hotels, restaurants, bars and much more. Bringing back the theatre industry will inspire tourists to return to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Altona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. , City of … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Altona Volunteer Fire Company Inc City of Gloversville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits