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DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… Despite having the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, New York state is one of … said. “A number of factors, many of them out of the city’s control, will affect future growth in the construction … the nation and 4.4% of the national total. New York state’s construction employment remains 4% (16,300 jobs) below its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Takedown of $9 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme in New York City
… the name EyePic, were charged with 15 crimes for operating eye care clinics throughout New York City that falsely charged Medicaid for eye surgeries that never happened. An investigation by the … “Scammers who steal from Medicaid are corrupting our health care system and taking funds meant to support our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-takedown-9-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme-newFrequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… to take advantage of this presumption? Will this law grant me an accidental disability benefit? I am an active member. … an accidental disability benefit. Does this law provide me with any additional retirement benefit? I am retired and … done at one of the above locations. Will this law grant me an accidental disability benefit? No, this law only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller's Office in April 2018 at Eckstein's home office yielded thousands of pages of financial … used some of the stolen funds for the down payment on his home, which has a swimming pool and tennis court. Eckstein … are from Massapequa, Seaford, Smithtown, Melville, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Norwalk, CT, Jupiter, FL and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … Brothers' collapse it is clear that Wall St. does not need to return to the days of excessive risk-taking to enjoy rising … half of 2018 11 percent higher than last year according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects large operating budget gaps and has significant unfunded capital needs. With less than four months before the start of its new fiscal year, there are still questions … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA projects large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are … Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors … school shootings across the country show the urgent need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… credit. Tuition Assistance Program: LaGuardia Community College (2013-T-4) Auditors determined LaGuardia was overpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-27
… department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a: A village which has terminated its paid fire department is still obligated to … agreement to the contrary. You ask if a village which has terminated its paid fire department is still obligated to … or wages until the disability arising from such injuries has ceased. It further provides that the municipality or fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 88-24
… board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member … reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their land used as part of the town's recreation … for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board member's property and used as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 2009-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (of town water improvement) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Opinion 91-30
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(2): A town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and … county contract. You ask whether a town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which … Whether a town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 94-13
… engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective bargaining or … compliance with the employment restriction of section 207-a(6) by requiring disabled firefighters to certify … firefighters receiving payments pursuant to section 207-a(2) of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… and determine actual spending growth. Spending of $589.5 million from a settlement with JPMorgan will be paid out of … not be counted towards total state spending. Up to $439.5 million of this total will be allocated by the Governor and … and the Affordable Care Act. The total also includes $2.1 billion in revenues from temporarily higher tax rates on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOpinion 90-54
… RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§110, 410: Certain pension benefits payable by the State and Local Retirement … we note that the Retirement System, as a governmental plan, is excepted from the provisions of the Employees' … pool known as the Common Retirement Fund, a member does not have a separate, individual account. Therefore, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 90-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds … RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): Where a town imposes an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial hazardous waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 2004-7
… for properties within the villages (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-369, p 405; 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-1159, … tax only if expressly delegated to it by the Legislature (NY Const, art. XVI, 1; see, e.g., City of New York v State of New York , 94 NY2d 577, 709 NYS2d 122; Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7Opinion 2007-3
… on or after August 2, 1999) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §207-m: A village chief of police is not entitled to benefits under General Municipal Law §207-m when the “other compensation” provided to the highest … a village police chief under General Municipal Law §207-m. You indicate that the sergeant, who is the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Opinion 89-49
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor … COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or a … estate assets when a proceeding is brought for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a., administrator d.b.n. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49