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Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… FIGURE 2 – Ridership and Farebox Revenue Change, 2019 vs. 2020 Sources: National Transit Database; OSC analysis … Miles and Revenue Hours, Subway and Bus, April 2019 vs. April 2022 Sources: National Transit Database; OSC … 4 – Change in Subway and Bus Operating Expenses, 2019 vs. 2020 Sources: National Transit Database; OSC analysis The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… city now forecasts its economy will shrink by 12.9 percent in 2020, according to a report released today by New York … has been the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United States. The economic, social and budgetary … and a recovery that may be slower than anticipated in the city’s latest plan, the city must be prepared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for … decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless … New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkOpinion 88-77
… (b) audit bills or claims under the contract, or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or … at the district by the local council. June 15, 1988 Francis J. Sisca, Esq., Attorney at Law Port Chester-Rye …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Opinion 88-73
… Law, §6-d). Moneys from such a fund may be used to pay for repairs of capital improvements or equipment so long … 22, 1988 Bruce W. Musacchio, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Collins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Opinion 88-69
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the town, in which the village is located, also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a … town or village, acting either individually or jointly, to contract for the provision of emergency medical services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Opinion 95-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … sewer districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements. You ask … established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (Program). The Program's goal is to reduce the number … a traffic citation. Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programOpinion 93-5
… TOWNS -- Budget (effect of late publication of notice of hearing) TOWN LAW, §108; COUNTY LAW, §227: Where a town … date specified in Town Law, §109, the fact that the public hearing on the preliminary budget is held, on proper notice, … before the date specified in Town Law, §109, the public hearing on the preliminary budget was held, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 2002-1
… This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to a number of issues arising in connection with a service award … A number of issues arising in connection with a service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1Opinion 88-19
… §§64(8), 65(1), 90: A town may not institute a lawsuit for the benefit of residents who are opposed to the … group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for the purpose of commencing legal action to enjoin a private corporation from using property within the town for a landfill. You inquire whether town funds can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 97-3
… 602 (L 1993, ch 602, §8[c], [d], as amended). In the case of tax liens held by a tax district, however, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 2009-2
… as a part of the general levy for town purposes ( see 1989 Ops St Comp No. 89-54, at 122; 1986 Ops St Comp No. 86-45, at 74). 2 Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), … area of the town outside of any villages ( see e.g . 1987 Ops St Comp No. 87-27, at 43; Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Opinion 95-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE … or indigent volunteer and exempt firemen and their families. It is evident that the purchase of exercise … or indigent volunteer and exempt firefighters and their families. Consequently, the Association may not expend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … real, substantial and continuing, and who control the day-to-day business decisions. These enterprises must also be authorized to do business in New York State and registered under the … To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… of our audit was to examine the Department’s operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … functions. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $45.2 million. The County Sheriff’s Department … Key Findings The County entered into an improper contract for security services with Watkins Glen International (WGI), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… until the related funds have been posted in SFS. In the case of an audit disallowance, or any scenario where there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryOpinion 98-23
… however, if separately and independently justified on a case-by-case basis, designate one or more portions of a village … of a highway designated as a twenty-five m.p.h. zone on a case-by-case basis. Before establishing a twenty-five m.p.h …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23