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Opinion 94-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for … FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Villages (existence of fire companies in villages as resulting in incorporation of fire department) … take steps to ensure that the conveyance is upon the best or most beneficial terms to the village (see, e.g., 1994 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature … and former employees are mounting. While public employers in New York annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, … paying the minimum due on a credit card rather than paying in full or setting up a payment plan to reduce the debt. And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… and whether they’re doing so to promote the companies’ best interests, or if they’re serving an unrelated interest,” … PACs accounted for between 68.6 percent ($310 million in 2009-10) and 72.8 percent ($379 million in 2013-14) of all PAC spending in federal elections. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdf2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdfEnroll in a Pension Plan
Enroll in a Pension Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/2021/pdf/Enroll-in-a-Pension-Plan.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xlsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on … conformance with the headways (time between trains) in the official schedule. The assessment determines the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentThe Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - April 2009
In recent years, the number of affordable rental apartments in New York City has declined.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2010.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… unused leave was incorrectly calculated — resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received … not used to log into the system in at least six months from the date of the test. District officials should have … of this audit, officials obtained a credit for this amount from the vendor. South Mountain Hickory Common School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2017
… for working capital for the Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery and Exploration (INDEX) at the Nanotech Complex in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2017Opinion 92-6
… a "contract" includes any express or implied claim, account or demand against or agreement with a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017
… Inc. to provide structural repairs to East Parking Garage, Albany County. Agreement with NYS Urban Development … million with Bette & Cring LLC for replacement of Crescent Ave. & East High St. Bridges over I-87 in Malta/Saratoga … ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York (GENIUS NY) business competition. $269,000 to Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2017