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Opinion 92-36
… of E911 system on a part-county basis) COUNTY LAW, §300 et seq .: A county is not authorized by article 6 of the … county. You ask whether article 6 of County Law (§300 et seq .) authorizes a county to institute an enhanced 911 … Whether article 6 of County Law 300 et seq authorizes a county to institute an enhanced 911 E911 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with … or approve payment thereunder, (b) audit bills or claims under the contract, or (c) appoint an officer or employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 91-53
… fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a local … of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget. (3) A town board … additional salary in excess of the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the … on ExxonMobil to explain how its business will be impacted by global efforts to mitigate climate change. "ExxonMobil has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… Fund (the Fund) voted against board directors at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s expectations for … board diversity and filed shareholder proposals calling on companies to address investors’ concerns about diversity, … to address racial inequities. DiNapoli noted that companies face increased risks when their corporate policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… underwriting and securities activities, which were at, or near, record levels last year. Equity offerings in 2022 were … may see further declines. The Fed’s latest projections show its policy rate rising to 4.25%-4.5% by the end of the … pressure on the city’s finances. Preliminary figures show employment in the city’s securities industry rose in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Collections of consumption and use taxes totaled just over $8.2 billion through the first six months of the fiscal … resources would be used to fund one-time purposes, with a large share expected to be used to fund new capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. … signs the 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday May 2 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… revenue and less on subsidies from state and local sales tax and dedicated budget sources. In July, DiNapoli … and will rebound to make up 32.2% of total revenue by 2026. For this to happen, they’ve included proposed fare … City Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… for cash-flow. The monitoring system, which excludes the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing … New Yorkers access a range of specialized, non-medical in-home and other services, including home health aides, home-delivered meals, nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… suballocated project work is for the same project, per the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new … project work is for the same project activities, per the definition of an activity, and the funding source does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planLawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Lawrence Union Free … manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025. We extended our audit period back to July 1, 2019 to … the capital projects fund, as reported in the District’s annual financial report submitted to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners (Board), with one member appointed as Chairman. The District's … the entire Board does not audit all claims. At monthly meetings, the Board simply receives a warrant of claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Town of Owego Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight of cash disbursements, assets … and fuel inventories for the period January 1, 2011, to December 13, 2012. Background The Town of Owego Fire … approve claims after the transactions occurred and prior to the Treasurer paying those claims. The Board did discuss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/town-owego-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-26Coldspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Coldspring, and located in … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mGeorgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… financial records and document the results in the Board minutes. Adopt policies and procedures to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87