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Opinion 2005-3
… 1709(11); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§72-j, 109-b: A union free school district is not authorized to construct, or enter … primarily for commercial purposes. In addition, a union free school district may not sell a building currently in use … This is in reply to your letter asking whether a union free school district may construct a facility that will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… 16 school districts and two charter schools from 2017 to 2018, and 2019 for one school district. These entities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… agency contracts above $50,000 and certain contracts over $1 million for state public authorities. The Comptroller’s … office reviewed 21,381 contract transactions totaling $169.2 billion. In recent years, executive and legislative actions … notice of single or sole-source procurements. In early November, DiNapoli took administrative actions related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… cut the size of the capital program or borrow additional funds to finance its capital needs. Every additional $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallOpinion 2001-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … with respect to fire prevention and safety, and its power under section 204-d of the General Municipal Law to determine … called to suppress. We also concluded, however, that the best course of action for fire district officials may be to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Opinion 97 - 12
… the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on occasion, have negated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in assessment review proceedings) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (village comptroller representing owners … 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation and Taxpayers Ass'n v Town Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… positive side, a timely budget was enacted and reserves have been strengthened. Areas of concern include the adequacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… increasing steadily since 2010. Among the New York state high school student population in 2017, around 17% of youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… and transfer receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 … from $1.4 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2019 to $1.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2020. While proprietors’ … 18, 2021 February 3, 2021 January 21, 2021 January 7, 2021 December 16, 2020 December 2, 2020 November 12, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Yorkers with disabilities are more than twice as likely to live in poverty. In June, DiNapoli’s office released an … their poverty rate. The report recommended improving online benefits advisement services to help those with … the estimated 1 million New Yorkers with disabilities are using WINR, many state residents are missing out on valuable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… savings and closing future budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy continues to grow at a solid pace, the city should continue to replenish reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… financing, a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs like cleaning and maintenance. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… than the "nearly doubling" of the standard deduction as portrayed in the framework. These changes are further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … recreation pens at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Franklin County. $5 million with Sharan Builders Inc. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with … in inpatient psychiatric facilities statewide between April 2014 and December 2023. “Increased mental health … years, according to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… utilities, municipal and rural electric cooperatives, high load factor industrial customers, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of … who resigned or retired. Before submitting her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher … for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with disabilities,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.3
… entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees … to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, and into which such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19713-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-query