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Opinion 2001-6
… public policy (see e.g., Opn No. 2000-6, p 17; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp Nos. 81-49 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6DiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the implementation … put in place since our audit began, New York farmers and food producers could see increased business from the state." … guidelines, and provide training on New York state food purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations … registrations, putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Health … (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and motels used for homeless and mixed-use temporary residency are properly … in New York State (2016-D-3) Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: Oversight of Homeless Shelters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) have effectively enforced the New York City Noise Code (Noise Code) and adequately … To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying the 2011-2012 PEF Deficit Reduction Plan, the … service. When the query is run, agencies will be prompted for an Emplid. The query results will provide the calendar year total for each of the 2011-2012 PEF, M/C and SCF CSEA Deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… federal funding cuts cloud the horizon. Yet, there are no plans to add to our reserves, leaving the state with little … is among the factors leading to projected budget gaps in future years. The state has also collected $10.9 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the … Yorks 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible but now lower fees higher maximum balances and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park , Orange County , Pine City Fire District No. 1 , Town of Porter , Putnam County , Village of Stillwater , Town of Union Vale , Town of … completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park Orange County Pine City Fire District No 1 Town of Porter Putnam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… New York students. Approved $17 million for snow removal, road salt and de-icing supplies for New York’s roads and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Districts Law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property tax assessment of the land to its prescribed per-acre Agricultural Assessment Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Specifically, we … administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and … contributes to collection difficulties. For example, in our sample of 150 uncollected fines, 60 (or 40 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… seeking board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster Beverage’s future outlook as a financially … “This is a major step forward for the Company and good news for investors.” “Congratulations to Monster Beverage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… or appointed official is not required to keep an ROA if: They are a retiree of NYSLRS or another New York State … of due dates for the ROA if they need help figuring out what to do and when to do it. Completing the Record of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… who require certification or recertification by the Office of Court Administration (OCA). Overview Transactions such as … Recertification Date will expire prior to the last day of the payroll period being processed and will update the … Workforce(GBL)>Use>Emp Job Certification Highlights of Changes The Employee Certification panel will be replaced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsSubway Wait Assessment
… New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency standards; whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentOpinion 94-5
… NYS2d 877; Stern v Kramarsky, 84 Misc 2d 447, 375 NYS2d 235). In our opinion, the purpose of the report under section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 94-4
… engraved or otherwise placed upon any instrument or writing with intent to execute or authenticate such instrument or writing. Based on the provisions of General Construction Law, … thereof is otherwise precluded pursuant to law (30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 21; see also General Construction Law, §110). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Debt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… levels: $1.8 billion of constitutionally authorized, voter-approved general obligation (GO) debt, a decrease of $451 … Investors Service; and AA+ by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Rating Services. These ratings are one step below the highest … the financial commitments of its obligations. The rating agencies have previously cited issuing additional debt for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “From neighborhood coffee … in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-york