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Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, totaling $8,571, during our audit period. As … in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Article 18. We also … procurement policy by obtaining two verbal quotes prior to awarding contracts to the Board member’s company. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOpinion 89-24
… this individual is a board member, we will discuss the issue of conflicts of interest only as it relates to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24Opinion 91-46
… In reaching its conclusion, the Court discussed the home rule powers conferred upon counties by article IX of the … officers to whom article XIII, §7 does not apply. The Appellate Division decision in Levy , supra , supports this … in Blass v Cuomo , _____ AD2d _____, 570 NYS2d 326, the Appellate Division, Second Department, held that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A staggering … York state’s child poverty rate is one of the worst in the nation. New York ranked 41 st in the nation in 2022. The rate was at least six percentage points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsOpinion 93-16
… assigned work periods" is not defined by statute or by case law. The term "regularly", however, is commonly defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Opinion 96-5
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … Corporation (MVAIC) represents an appellant on behalf of MVAIC, the exemption from fees granted by … is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on the applicability of the fee provision of CPLR, §8022(b), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 97-9
… member's business) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Changes (effect of negative impact on board member's business) GENERAL … least one lower court has held that an application for a building permit and subsequent issuance thereof constitutes a … section 801 is not applicable. Even though section 801 does not prohibit the board members' participation in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… New York's 529 College Savings Program Read or download the Direct Plan disclosure booklet here or go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOpinion 90-51
… a county wholly contained within a city, and the City of New York (see County Law, §301[1]): to adopt, amend or repeal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 2001-11
… the fire district and corporation for the sale of radios to, and the repair of radios for, the fire district if, as … The assistant chief, however, would be required to disclose his or her interest in the contract pursuant to General Municipal Law §803(1). You ask whether an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Opinion 89-27
… is any discernible basis upon which the determination can be upheld ( Maresca v Cuomo , 64 NY2d 242, 485 NYS2d 724, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Opinion 91-30
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(2): A town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which … county contract. You ask whether a town board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 89-11
… if the meetings are for the purpose of providing care and relief to disabled or indigent volunteer firemen and their … these meetings will be devoted to discussing the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firemen and their … intercourse among the members of such corporation, the relief, aid and assistance of such members and their families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… The City of Corning, home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced by other upstate communities in recent years and has plans to generate economic expansion and advance … The City of Corning home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture has avoided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureOpinion 90-31
… CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, authorize the committee to act by majority of the quorum present at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31