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Opinion 99-16
… to the extent it may be inconsistent with this opinion. December 31, 1999 Herbert A. Kline, Esq., Town Attorney Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, and that school bus safety drills and inspections are done. "When parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementOpinion 2006-8
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (use of for lump sum … AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (use of employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund for lump sum … awards”) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-p: Monies is an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund may not be used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 88-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired … regarding a town board resolution establishing a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to … years of town service. Specifically, you ask: Whether the policy is legal; Whether the policy may apply to elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… following: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or … directors. The Fund believes that disclosure of EEO-1 data helps investors assess their portfolio companies’ commitments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers, but many units are … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. The audit examined whether the NYC Department of Housing … The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsXIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… the agency’s responsibility to request to establish a bank account. Each agency must obtain authorization from the OSC … Cash Management Unit (BSAO CMU) to establish a new bank account through a request in writing. Upon receipt of the agency's formal request for a bank account, OSC will evaluate the request to determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… still need to be addressed, including the growing need for affordable housing.” “I applaud State Comptroller … officials and community leaders to improve the lives of families in our beloved neighborhood,” said U.S. Rep. Charles … compass to help guide us in the creation of new jobs and opportunities. The Upper Manhattan economy is rooted in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 89-27
… benefits, to which an employee is entitled (see 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-13, p 16; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-4, p 4). In this regard, we note that section … benefits to county employees by resolution). (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-8, p 13). Thus, for purposes of County Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another … DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter of if, but when, … said Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson (31 st Dist.). “In the decade since Sandy, it seems the city has fallen on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… advise the Comptroller, as trustee of the $209.1 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on how best to … Ms. Seiger leads sustainable and energy finance initiatives at Stanford's Law School, Graduate School of … social, and governance issues. This includes company dialogues, shareholder proposals, proxy voting, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… is located at warehouses across the State and includes pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, equipment such as beds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… weeks, the duration of unemployment in New York was the second highest among the states; Nevada was first with 30.1 … of employed workers that were members of unions was the second highest in the nation. Hawaii had the highest union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When … counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results according to audits issued today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1350
… Purpose This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling … This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency PersonnelPayroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC in reconciling emplo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1350-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOpinion 93-20
… on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of … on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes account to another account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 91-42
… treasurer); (cooperative investment of department funds and village funds); (gift of department funds to village … to condition regarding use) VILLAGE TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (authority to have custody of fire department funds) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (cooperative investment of fire department funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Opinion 2001-3
… of (at amount that would generate excess revenues for general municipal purposes) -- Rates (fixing of at amount … would generate revenues in excess of costs attributable to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. You ask … at an amount that would generate revenues more than costs to the system to provide funds for general purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1735
… provide agencies with instructions for the new Additional Pay Earnings Code to be used when an employee’s annual salary (including Location Pay), converted to an hourly rate, is less than the Division … all other job locations. Per DOB Bulletin G-1039, Location Pay will be included for the purpose of determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1735-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employees