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Opinion 93-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … BONDS OR NOTES -- Variable Rate Obligations (propriety of including a provision to increase the interest rate due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8Opinion 89-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … negotiated contracts." ( Sinram-Marnis Oil Co. v City of New York , 74 NY2d 13, at pp 17-18, 544 NYS2d 119, at p 120). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… needs $3.2 million in work. Unrealistic Budgets and Poor Payroll Monitoring: From FY 2020-21 through FY 2022-23, the … in commercial lease revenue that never materialized. Payroll expenses were 20% higher, or $369,144, over budget estimates during the period. Payroll was significantly higher than budgeted for because …
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
… annual estimate. Wall Street’s profits were up 1.8% in 2023, but firms have taken a more cautious approach to … securities industry, which accounts for the slight decline in the average bonus. “Wall Street’s average cash bonuses … should not overshadow the broader economic picture in New York, where we need all sectors to enjoy full recovery …
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
… (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found …
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
… Year 2024-2025. Affected Employees: All employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN , CYF and CAL (except employees in … the fiscal year beginning 04/01/2024 and ending 03/31/2025 does not include the extra day in February, the salary … 1 Lag Institution 05/02/2024 OSC Actions: Job Data After payroll processing is complete for Pay Period 1, OSC …
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
… appropriately uses higher than expected tax revenues to reduce out-year budget gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York … with ongoing structural deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. …
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
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for … the Office’s General Crimes Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason A. Richman is in charge of the prosecution. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… change. In recent weeks, similar proposals have won a majority at two energy companies and record high votes at several others. … investors and the marketplace publicly recognize that a lower carbon future is not only inevitable but rich with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeXIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… To achieve the objective of allowing agencies to record all costs, Federal and State, to a Project, which will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grantsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and use tax, local … would not be able to undertake the project. Businesses are also required to estimate the capital cost of the … to all businesses seeking assistance. Information on businesses deemed ineligible or whose applications stalled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in … from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Ross and Lieber … there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… proposal with Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial … support for increased board diversity,” DiNapoli said. “Company value and board diversity are linked. Businesses that … by actively including diverse candidates in their search process.” The Fund’s request for a report on plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… and personal health and fitness. In addition, the Board paid two IT vendors for IT services totaling $31,333 during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1093
… early 2012, PayServ will initiate Social Security/Medicare tax deficiency deductions that apply to the 12/10/11 through … 2011 Social Security amount will have only a Medicare tax deficiency deducted from a 2012 paycheck. To avoid … and subsequent deductions for Social Security and Medicare tax deficiencies in 2012, agencies should work with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1093-year-end-procedure-taxable-travel-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2342
… strings or position pool IDs may be e-mailed to the Payroll System Questions mailbox. … The purpose of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2342-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2025-2026Transformation of the MTA
… and selecting individuals to fill the positions, or “Lift & Shift,” a process where employees are assigned by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOpinion 98-21
Whether Article 5G of the General Municipal Law states a town and local fire district may jointly contract with a private ambulance company for ALS service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Opinion 92-23
… (cf. Matter of County of Monroe , supra ). August 17, 1992 Michael F. Ingham, Esq., Attorney at Law Jericho Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Opinion 90-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services … to receive compensation for engineering services performed in connection with any matter before the planning board. … a planning board member performing uncompensated work in connection with a matter before the board, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28