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Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2 billion … In September the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1703 contracts for state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Among working households, 41 percent had at least one adult shift their work to a teleworking environment. 4 It has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Grand Larceny in the third degree in January 2025 and paid full restitution. He was sentenced before Judge Adam R. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the highest shares in the nation. “New York has long had a housing affordability crisis, and more families are running … state. New York needs to examine how it’s using current housing resources while taking more action to address this … more than 28,000, Texas almost 11,000 and Florida 7,500. Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams both announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksRetirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… in good times and bad, helping to build a stronger New York. During 2024, approximately 79 percent of NYSLRS … Approximately 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees live in New York State During 2020 NYSLRS retirees were responsible for $192 billion in economic activity in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the … DiNapoli’s report showed that no progress has been made in the past year, with the percentage of late contracts increasing slightly from 47 percent in 2018. “In the coming months, New York state will need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and California State Controller Betty T. Yee today called on the Securities and … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and California State Controller Betty T Yee today called on the Securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeState Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… Effective Date(s) January 1, 2010 Background On December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension reform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemOpinion 95-4
… be guided by this code of fair procedure. March 1, 1995 Charles E. Drake, County Attorney County of Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Opinion 92-2
… a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and current year under hydrant contract) TOWN LAW, … under a contract for both the preceding fiscal year and the current fiscal year. You ask about the permissible … payable on or before March 1 for the entire preceding year and the amount necessary to make the quarterly payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 90-13
… request and expense of a village, to install sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with a DOT road … reply to your letter concerning installation of sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with a planned New … informed us that DOT would incorporate the work required for the sewer project into DOT's scheduled road project by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityOpinion 2000-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with Urban Development Corporation loan) REAL … into a repayment agreement with the UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated … May 31. For 2014, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress DiNapolis office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on … their safety and protect the rights of owners. However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 … instances of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-follow