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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… BLS add to the picture. Total wages in accommodation and food services fell by $3.5 billion, a drop of nearly 60 … in the State “sometimes or often” did not have enough to eat, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse … that they sometimes or often did not have enough food to eat. 20% of Hispanic/Latino households reported that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic halted Brooklyn’s booming economy in 2020 and exacerbated some … said. “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryPublications
… and retirement plan determine your benefits. The best way to find your specific retirement plan publication is to visit our Find Your NYSLRS Retirement Plan Publication … the steps listed on the page. You can also contact us for help finding your plan publication. ERS Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing by 21 percent in 2023 alone
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateProposed Regulations
… or chief executive officer, representing that the report s are [is] complete and have[ has] been prepared in … of article 4-C of the Economic Development Law, the basis for any such exemption, and the status of existing … the following information: (i) contract or transaction number; (ii) a description of the duties performed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… of jobs and businesses, and the wages being paid in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are all growing at a rapid pace, according to … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Greater Sunset Park is undergoing an economic revival,” DiNapoli said. … across the city, growth brings new challenges. Sunset Park is a dynamic and diverse neighborhood that continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic … points higher than the citywide rate. The Bronx’s population grew 26 percent between 1980 and 2017, reaching … county in New York State since 2010. The borough’s population growth was driven by an increase in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesOpinion 88-11
… issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to reversionary … Brooklyn Park Comr's v Armstrong , 45 NY 234; Gewirtz v City of Long Beach , 69 Misc 2d 763, 330 NYS 2d 495, affd 45 … affd 39 AD2d 1000, 333 NYS2d 591, land was acquired by a city for park purposes under a 1946 deed containing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" … general fund, and used only for law enforcement purposes in the investigation of penal law offenses or for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Opinion 91-52
Concerning a proposed local law which would establish a county residents job policy for county contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for … of during retirement. If your retirement is further in the future, it is never too early to start planning for … a physical or mental condition. For more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementOpinion 2011-1
… e.g. General Municipal Law §§ 854 [4], [14], 859 [1] [b], 864, 874), and "[t]o acquire, construct, reconstruct, lease, … Municipal Law §§ 854 [4], [14], 858 [10], 859 [1] [b], 864, 874). For this purpose, the term "project" is defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… apartments. The city’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) performs physical inspections of the developments, and HPD relies on HDC reports to determine whether developments are being … claimed they never received notice about the issues from HDC or HPD, while managing agents at Arlington Terrace/North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about … Invoice Received Date; then, the SFS calculates the number of days from the Invoice Received Date to populate the date … Date, please refer to Section 5.F – Invoice Received Date of this Chapter. For all other vendor classifications (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… Process All decisions shall be reached by vote of a simple majority of the total membership of the committee. A quorum constitutes a simple majority of the total membership and meetings will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 91-1
… to contracts for public work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i); COUNTY LAW, … without competitive bidding. General Municipal Law, §103 provides as follows: Except as otherwise expressly … added) It is clear from the express language of section 103 that it relates to two categories of municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a … The report found that the number of households facing food insecurity declined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to federal relief programs and the expansion of federal food assistance programs. DiNapoli raised the concern that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… more people recognize Queens as a desirable destination to start a business and raise a family, we cannot overlook the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… complete brochure [pdf] As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature … conflict. The full text of Sections 800-809 of the General Municipal Law, which details conflicts of interest and is … State laws govern conflicts of interest on the part of municipal officers and employees? In general, conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 2007-1
… (paratransit services) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b: County contracts with private bus companies to provide … and procedures adopted pursuant to General Municipal Law §104-b. You state that the county contracts with private bus … by the State Legislature (see, e.g., GML §§103 [3],[4)], 104), there are several well-established common law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1