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Opinion 92-21
… for legal and administrative reasons to dismiss the cases en masse . With mass dismissals, there is no thoughtful … in situations when the dismissals are, as described, done en masse . July 29, 1992 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… the .025 allowable level preset into the IID. The law is named after Leandra Rosado, an 11-year-old who was killed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… Nos. 79-103 and 75-1210, supra . School districts possess only those powers delegated by statute or necessarily and … public libraries (see Education Law, §259[1]). The only difference that such a broad construction would make is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, are calling on ExxonMobil to explain how … said Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners. "We are delighted that the resolution … This is the second consecutive year that the Fund and the Church of England have co-filed the proposal along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
We conducted an audit of the Districts financial management procedures and issued a report in February 2017 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for the Boards review and consideration We returned to the District in July 2024 to conduct an audit followup review Our followup rev
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds annual report with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) until after … purposes, such as purchasing approximately $4,000 in gift cards for some active members. Because the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyMaternal Health
… made progress in comparison to other states: once ranked 46th among other U.S. states in 2010, it climbed to 15th with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… in Sept. 2021 to 11.9% in July 2022 and experienced the only percentage decreases in such costs in February and March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… adjusted) was needed for this work. As of Dec. 2023, only $315 million in shop and yard projects were completed … at Penn Station are in poor or marginal condition and have only received minimal capital funds in recent years. LIRR’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… NYPA is a public authority created in 1931 by Title 1 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law. NYPA’s mission … programs such as BuildSmart 2025: Ensure that reports of results are based on the actual performance of the program, … that have been completed and those that are in other stages of the process. Disclose any adjustments to baseline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) last year, with half of all … recommendations.” “Once again, the New York State Catholic Conference and the Catholic non-profit organizations it represents are grateful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, … “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing recovery … City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… current budget also includes about $3.24 billion of city funds to support new initiatives and cost mandates to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making full use of available federal funds for vouchers, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York … HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by making full use of available federal funds for vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most needed by … DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so far,” … said. “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic has only made things harder,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… as personal income tax (PIT) receipts, the state’s largest source of revenue, lagged expectations, according to a … ago as personal income tax receipts the states largest source of revenue lagged expectations according to a midyear …
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: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in … operations and achieve structural budgetary balance.” Budget Gaps Entering July 2022, transit ridership continued … holes in its operating costs through debt, its structural budget imbalance is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widen