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Opinion 2000-21
… §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire district containing a village … within two towns, both towns must participate in the formation process. You ask whether, in the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire district containing a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-14
… 5-524: A village may incur reasonable expenses for the primary purpose of conducting an investigation to … of pursuing a settlement of a claim against the village for property damage, even though work performed by the … incidentally may benefit a private party. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a village project to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in a timely manner. Of the 105 vehicle and traffic tickets issued during the audit period, the former justice did not adjudicate 82 tickets, either because he did not hold court on a regular … Since the appointed (interim) justice took over, 48 tickets have been adjudicated and closed, including 32 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), … it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many shelters have gone uninspected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersPreferred Source Contracting
… in partnership with private entities to ensure contract requirements are being met; whether the majority of the work is completed by disabled workers as required by … be sure that the proposals it arranges come at a lower price than another preferred source may be able to offer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, … Inc. (LOD), expended funds appropriately and provided the required services under their Supported Housing Program … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health OMH is ensuring that DePaul Group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOversight of Nurse Licensing
… The Department oversees the licensure and practice of the professions, as outlined in Title VIII of the New York State Education Law (Education Law). Its … unaddressed, can increase the risk that nurses who are threats to the public’s health and safety are able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… New York City's economy is on pace to add more than 72,000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2 percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial … New York Citys economy is on pace to add more than 72000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) and it is likely to … times that of a car. Prior to 2017, only the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" … in 2016. In monetary terms, in 2016 when the Henry Hudson Bridge was the only facility using cashless tolls, unbilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… employer-sponsored coverage. Over the first three years of operation, enrollment in the Essential Plan rose to nearly … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. … planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations given the competition from other … to face serious financial challenges. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt8-2018.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which are smaller than projected one year ago. … which could be used to help close the budget gaps. In FY 2015, tax collections reached a record $51.7 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… and waterfronts, are at an all-time high, but spending in future years is expected to require additional resources … DiNapoli said. "Historic high levels of EPF spending in recent years underscore the fund's vital role in preserving the environment for all New Yorkers. We must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… past two years demonstrates that the industry can prosper with the regulations and consumer protections adopted after … level since 2010, driven by higher revenue. After adding jobs for three consecutive years, employment in New York … assumes that statewide bonuses for the broader finance and insurance sector will increase by 4 percent. The actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… fiscal year 2016, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), … and children that need this money. It's important for state officials to work closely with local social services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1640
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1640-april-2018-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-517
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the December … Local 237, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. Article III, Section 12, of the … Association, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-517-december-2015-uniform-allowance-paymentOpinion 94-12
… a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit association, if it is determined the land is temporarily not needed for fire district purposes. The lease may be for a reasonable … building code or other similar requirements. This is in reply to your letter concerning a proposed lease of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 90-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and first aid squads) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(1); INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: An emergency rescue and first … fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 2007-5
… item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask … item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is subject to permissive referendum requirements. General … Municipal Law § 6-c [2]). The term "capital improvement" is defined to include "[a]ny physical public betterment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5