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Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… fees charged by New York State were inadequate to fund the full costs of State regulatory programs as required by law. … has risen and fallen over the period examined, from 3,003 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) in SFY 2010-11, to a low of … For example, the number of facilities undergoing on-site full compliance evaluations (FCEs) declined from 392 in 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… $500 million and 900 payments valued at $3.7 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through … and Tully Construction Co. LLC to rehabilitate pavement on I-88. New York State Urban Development Corporation $100 … Anthony LLC to rehabilitate the Patroon Island Bridge on I-90 in Albany. $3.2 million to H&L Contracting LLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an investment strategy that will raise the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) commitment to sustainable investments to $5 … low emission index in Paris, where he is participating in an investors’ panel as part of the United Nations Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … same challenges and same expenses as those disabled from accidents or illnesses as children or young adults," DiNapoli … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 … Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and financial advisor, agreed to invest approximately $385,000 into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOversight of Dam Safety
… public safety, but they can also cause millions of dollars in damage and can result in the impairment of many other infrastructure systems, such … not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must be devoted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist … Although OTDA has established a standard checklist to be used for six-month inspections, practices are not uniform … submitted by the SSDs to better monitor hotels and motels used for homeless housing. DiNapoli recommended OTDA and DOH: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessOpinion 91-30
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … claim against the town for payment (see 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-633, p 171; 1974 Opns St Comp No. 74-1363, unreported; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 47). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 90-54
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC … constitute marital property subject to the equitable distribution provisions of the Domestic Relations Law, and, … been asked to discuss the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable from the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 90-49
… (compensation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to improvement district … the town board has designated a "per day" compensation for improvement district commissioners, a commissioner is entitled to the full per day amount for each day on which he or she actually and necessarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 2006-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to … period) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (matters contained in article 8 of the Town Law) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Payrolls … of section 120 may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town may pay an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Opinion 88-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … of any contract with the district. However, you do not state whether the duties of the commissioner's employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 92-36
… Powers and Duties (imposition of surcharge to finance E911 system); (implementation of E911 system on a part-county basis) COUNTY LAW, §300 et seq .: A … the implementation of an enhanced 911 emergency telephone system in an area encompassing less than the entire county. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36State Agencies Bulletin No. 550
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … New York and the Public Employees Federation and provides for a general salary increase and an increase to certain … 1, 2005 General Salary Increase The legislation provides for a 2.75% Salary Increase for employees in graded and NS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/550-april-1-2005-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-publicOpinion 94 - 23
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … joint action by both town boards is necessary. If the area of proposed extension is within an adjoining fire … to the provisions of this subdivision except upon the consent in writing of a majority of the commissioners of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 2000-11
… the pleasure of the appointing authority, in our opinion, does not apply. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Opinion 2000-5
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys … to) -- Highway Fund (transfer of moneys from to a snow and ice removal and road repair reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … and appropriated by a town for town highway snow and ice removal may not be paid into a snow and ice removal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … significant events to their respective LGU within 24 hours of being made aware of them. Significant events are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper in the long-term,” DiNapoli said. “As a major investor, … a culture of secrecy about these negative experiences in the workplace. What cannot be discussed cannot be … to disclose progress they have made on improving DEI in their workplaces. The proposals ask for a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… continuity plans and evacuation plans. The audit is the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter of if, but when, another massive storm like … centralized oversight of the city’s disaster preparations is very concerning. I urge New York City Emergency Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disasters