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Opinion 92-49
… PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town … the proposed recreational trail would constitute a "park" for purposes of the provisions of law relating to the … holding of a referendum upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property therefor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-55
… system and to oversee repairs of the system. A village may accept dedication of private water lines of an outside … of the system. You also ask whether the village may accept dedication of the private water system and thereafter … have previously expressed the opinion that section 11-1120 does not authorize a village to repair and maintain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… by town board) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN … treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the … Whether pursuant to Town Law 123 the board of trustees or the separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… out of the town general fund (Opn No. 88-33, supra ; cf . Town Law, §§57, 209-r, which provide, in certain … a district could not gratuitously convey land to a town; cf . Town Law, §208, which provides for the joint … to a sewer district in the town without consideration ( cf . 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1). Accordingly, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… district (see Real Property Tax Law, §§1306[1], [2]; cf . Real Property Tax Law, §102[13], defining the term … see also Real Property Tax Law, §§ 102[10], [13], 1306; cf . Walker v Assessors of Nassau County , 66 NY2d 702, 496 … of the refund to a school district public library ( cf . Real Property Tax Law, §556[6][b], authorizing relevied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… manageable under current economic conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … city deserves credit for prudently increasing its reserves to hedge against an economic setback. While the out-year … appear manageable, the city should continue its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was late and provided … of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to the state's procurement practices to better ensure spending accountability and transparency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the … of rabies by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan and Tioga counties. This is the sixth audit since 2014 that examined companies … costs totaling over $848,000. "The Office of Mental Health is not fulfilling its responsibility to taxpayers," said … the health and safety of the clients they serve. During site visits, auditors discovered apartments with bedbug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… wage; and Increases the Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million, including $120 million from non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… treatment timely, but found that in at least one case, a delay in initial treatment coincided with catastrophic consequences. In this case, the patient’s first meeting with a provider was nearly … They also found 47 unreported events that were recorded in case records but not reported to the local mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … and conceal her theft. She now faces the consequences of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District … today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… good year despite recent economic developments, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster profits. We’re hopeful that Wall Street’s robust … result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… shall be required: To audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; To audit the accrual and … revenues and receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” Guide to … shall be required to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts to audit the accrual and collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of this Guide where these statutes govern statewide policies that must be followed. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… of $9.161 billion, an increase of $216.6 million from opening balance. DOB took the following actions at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday and is expected to pay full restitution before Queens County … commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of fraud against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is part of a public-private partnership between the City of … a vendor. For the purposes of this report, this program is referred to as Citi Bike. The program is operated by the … revenue calculations, to show that it included the $26.7 million in accelerated fees from the vendor for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management … The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to identify employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Edition Selected Economic Trends Statewide, 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of … and April. Through July, the State had regained 548,000 jobs, or 28 percent, as shown below. The COVID-19 recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020