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Opinion 89-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … town board may authorize the superintendent of highways to utilize town highway equipment and personnel to repair and … Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported is superseded. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a village, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Opinion 95-14
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (personal computer for fire department); (ceremony to dedicate fire … foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase a personal computer to be used for department purposes and to pay for a … fire insurance tax moneys to purchase a new personal computer to be used for various department purposes, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Opinion 94-3
… Law (§§190 et seq.) contains provisions relating to the formation of town special districts upon petition and, in the … are in many respects analogous to those prescribed for the formation of special districts (see, e.g., Town Law, §§191, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 2016, Kanas was arrested on a warrant by City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. Having … and the Attorney General thank the City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… cultivate this environment through smart budgeting and an eye towards the future. While the city has typical urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s … collectively could exceed $1.8 billion annually by FY 2026, on top of city-identified budget gaps. The city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019 and … not seek competition for professional services obtained from eight service providers. In addition, officials did not … They also did not adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan or detailed reserve plan. The board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… NYC. The city has large outstanding balances due from summonses for parking violations, and DOF has not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 9, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than Half of Adult New Yorkers Affected by Loss of Employment Income As was widely reported, New York’s … 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and … on the authority’s budget. “The Central New York Regional Market Authority board and officials need to turn its … The Syracuse-based public authority operates a farmers market and flea market to help vendors sell their products to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… previous year’s average of $180,000, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Wall … “While these bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, both budgeted for larger declines so the … for work performed in 2023 and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the LIRR delayed a critical weather-related systemwide risk … officials need to be prepared to minimize its impacts. The LIRR is the busiest train system in North America and is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2213
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … 05/02/2024 OSC Actions: Job Data After payroll processing is complete for Pay Period 1, OSC will insert a row on the … will be used. Additional Pay After payroll processing is complete for Pay Period 1, OSC will insert a row effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2213-non-leap-year-factor-change-fiscal-year-2024-2025DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… than expected tax revenues to reduce out-year budget gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York … continues to grapple with ongoing structural deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. “The final cost and structure of these agreements may not be known for some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the … United States Marshal’s Service for its assistance in the arrest of the defendant. This case is being handled by the … for the Southern District of New York announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… said. “Still, municipalities shouldn’t assume this will last. Inflation remains a major concern and sales tax growth … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … increased taxation or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debt