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Opinion 95-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured … LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment in vehicle not listed in General Municipal Law, §11) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 90-54
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§110, 410: Certain … Concerning the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 2002-6
… at request of adjacent property owners based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited use highway) -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of existing residences occupied for part of … Whether the highway may be so designated if there is sporadic usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 91-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking Fines (received by … city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) PARKING AND TRAFFIC … Concerning the proper disposition of fines and penalties collected by a city Parking Violations Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Opinion 90-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of public officials is Stetler v McFarlane , 230 NY 400, in which the Court of Appeals construed, inter alia , … may be lawfully committed to him by the board ..." (230 NY at409). The plaintiffs, aggrieved taxpayers challenging as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 90-36
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES … of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date indicated on the check. The … agreed "that the same were not immediately to be presented for payment" (18 Hun, at 260) and the agent wrote in pencil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits … Law, §207-a provides that any paid fireman who is injured in the performance of his duties shall be paid the full … allowance or a retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance pursuant to the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 94-13
… care for refusal to accept such treatment or care, or to permit medical inspections; see also General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 89-12
… to the detriment of the city. . . . Indeed, it would be very difficult to ascertain in any given case whether certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for their use. At the end of SFY 2022-23, statutory rainy day reserves totaled $6.3 billion. The Enacted Budget … grew by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… 40 – Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures (an amendment of GASB Statement No. 3) (GASB Codification Section C20 – … the State. Bank deposits may be under the joint custody of the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Taxation and … risk exists when investments in any one type represent 5 percent or more of total investments and must be disclosed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsII.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… internal practice. Typically, budget development begins at the program or sub-departmental level, with staff preparing individual program requests. The head of the agency or its chief fiscal officer may hold … veto by a vote of two-thirds of the members of each house. The appropriation bills legally authorize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… 2014. Auditors reviewed supposed duplicate complaints from 25 buildings with 869 heat and hot water complaints made in … often resort to space heaters, ovens or other potential fire hazards to keep warm. The audit also found HPD was often … cases, the audit found HPD settled with owners for amounts below the minimum penalty and, even then, often never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 … $31 billion earned in the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on … fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic were not sustainable,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… under a contract and that their consent is required for certain transfers. State Finance Law, Article 9, Section … agencies may waive prior written consent when the reason for the transfer is due to a reorganization, merger or … under the contract, including the responsibility for contract performance and right to payment, to another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… on time. However, they were not adequately supported or recorded. This increased risk that collections are not properly recorded or could be lost, stolen or misappropriated without detection. For example, the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… can impact the City’s ability to provide adequate public services for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous … strengthen oversight and allow the public a view into City services, has been modernized, including the release of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolMember Contributions
… earn 5 percent annual interest for members of: ERS Tiers 3, 4, 5 and 6 PFRS Tier 3 (Article 14) Contributions earn up … Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates . (Return to Top) Tier 5 For ERS and PFRS Tier 5 members, you are required … special plan are not required to contribute. (Return to Top) Tiers 3 & 4 (Articles 14 & 15) For ERS Tier 3 and 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant … To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directing