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Opinion 91-1
… consolidations, codifications or restatements of pre-1953 special or local laws applicable to a local … as expressly provided by the State Legislature or by a pre-1953 local law. Therefore, it is our opinion that a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… communities as well. In response, I introduced the Nourish NY Act in this State Assembly, which has connected farmers … food. This includes continued support for the Nourish NY and the HPNAP programs that benefit people in need and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… 2009 and 2017. Growth was also strong in the areas of Flushing (39 percent), Jackson Heights (38 percent) and … that Queens is a golden land of opportunity, especially Flushing which has grown to become the home to approximately … commutes. Read the report, or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2019.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When … must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 2007-1
… MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b: County contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … §104-b. You state that the county contracts with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection … do not have the functional capability to ride fixed-route buses due to a disability. The bus companies would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 92-33
… FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of … to $3,000 annually therefor. The annual appropriation may be increased to an amount of not more than $10,000 by … for publicity, promotional and other related services to be rendered by a chamber of commerce on behalf of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to retire, your … those who are or will be vested, and should be used only if you plan to leave (or have already left) public employment … and over who aren’t receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have an online account. You can view your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… to 12.8% of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas … who need them the most. This report is the first in a series examining poverty in New York. Subsequent reports will … to 128 of all Americans according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… was secured in 2022 and repair work began prior to 2024, but the audit notes as of August 2024, facade work had yet to be completed. Inoperable fire … it is unacceptable that families are being forced to live in unstable conditions. Based on State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsDiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… as it pertains to finding stable housing, remains a top issue statewide, Mitchell-Lama is one of the few options … in funding for Mitchell-Lama developments, including $1.25 million specifically for Evergreen, so these buildings … the allowed timeframe, to fill vacant apartments. Of the 1,286 apartments reported as turned over that year, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… number from 2010. Nationwide reports rose sharply over the period as well, as shown in Figure 1. The FTC defines … Justice Services (DCJS) were the fewest during the 10-year period shown in Figure 4. (DCJS reports arrests and … at https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&leg_video=&bn=A04939&term=2001&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… for installation services, the agency should perform site visits to verify the vendor is working when they claim … match exception to determine whether it is appropriate to (1) pay the vendor only for the amount ordered, or on an … additional work to determine whether it is appropriate to (1) not accept the goods or services that do not conform to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Opinion 2006-10
… of appeals. You ask whether revenues derived from the rental of town real property located in the area of the town … in order for towns to credit revenues received through the rental of town property and the temporary investment of town … Whether revenues derived from the rental of town real property located in the area of the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008. “Excluded from Analysis” consists primarily of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of New York City, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "It’s an exciting time for Brooklyn with record employment, business growth, and a … Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… individuals with opportunities to find success upon release, and ensuring the wise use of public resources. In … age 50 and over increased marginally over the same time period. Of more significance, individuals who were at … Health, Mental Health and Programming,” Corrections Today (August 2008) – found that 56 percent of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… nor for transmittal of large amounts of data. Smartphones vs. Home Broadband A 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center … the Office of the State Comptroller from Highspeedinternet.com These costs are hard to interpret for several reasons: … . 19 Statcounter, “Desktop vs Mobile vs Tablet Market Share in United States of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… to the user when the mouse is hovered over the name. View My Assigned Roles Hover the mouse over your name found in … and the Notification List is refreshed. Back to top View My Contract Data The Contract Data page provides access to … when you are finished viewing the data Back to top View My Organization's Users The View Users page displays all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Depending on your personal or financial circumstances, you may be considering working after retirement. NYSLRS … can earn before your retirement benefits may be affected. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us . … is not a public employer in New York State. So, you do not need prior approval, and your earnings are unlimited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirement