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Opinion 88-62
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … that the procedures for establishing and expending moneys from a capital reserve fund vary depending on whether the … to permissive referendum requirements, but expenditures from the fund are not subject to referendum. However, where a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 88-60
… affd 45 AD2d 841, 358 NYS2d 957; Brooklyn Park Comr's v Armstrong , 45 NY 234; see also Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-6
… and a local bank constitutes a local retirement system for purposes of section 113(a) of the Retirement and Social … municipalities from establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, … are payable only upon retirement after a designated minimum period of service. Thus, the court stated that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Opinion 88-79
… income earned by the village from the disposition of grant funds, including the repayment of principal and interest of … is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development activities eligible for … including villages, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 billion and approved … on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Board of Elections $3.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that consume more than 30 of their household income with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50 of their income going to pay for housing according to a report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant problems including mold, water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of … to the Tappan Zee Constructors LLC contract for the New NY Bridge including dispute resolution, increased … Genesee County Economic Development Center for the Western NY Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… approved 2,046 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.2 billion and approved more … Education Department $4.4 billion in general aid to 531 school districts. $318.6 million in BOCES aid to 37 … response, including: $2.2 million for local grants and public assistance, which includes $2.1 million to Food Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… next five years, the direction of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all remain risks to the state’s economic recovery and financial plan, according to a review by New York State … on the years ahead when temporary federal funding will end and build up the state’s reserves, so we are better prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… still need to be addressed, including the growing need for affordable housing.” “I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting research that is invaluable to promoting … our past to ensure that we work towards the best future for our small businesses and residents,” said New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,487 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $18.6 … 9,300 payments valued at nearly $25.4 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not comply with their procurement policy when procuring assets. Auditors determined the district could have saved … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. In addition, the treasurer did not submit required … maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of department assets. Auditors determined department assets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-27
… 497 NYS2d 215, 468 NE2d 53) and benefits ( Poggi v City of New York , 109 AD2d 265, 491 NYS2d 331, affd 67 NY2d 794, 501 … will withstand judicial challenge (see Matter of Bartlett v Morgan , 42 AD2d 435; 348 NYS2d 418). July 21, 1989 John W. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or misused. Auditors determined that 49 of the 72 IT assets reviewed (68%) were not properly accounted for. The 49 IT assets totaled $56,909, including 37 with a total purchase … purchase price of $17,242 were not inventoried. Four IT assets worth $1,646 could not be found. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications … awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended purposes. The audit covered the period April 1, … found the Division was generally meeting its obligations for ensuring that grant funds were appropriately allocated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followTravel Advisory No. 3
… they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this … should return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the … Coverage. In the event of an accident, to be eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-123
… employees in Bargaining Units SA, SR, SN, G9, F8, DR, SG, S9, SK, SD and 87 Unrepresented employees in … date and 2/28/06. The ratification dates were: 7/1/04 DR, F8, S9, SA, SD, SG, SN, SR 7/6/04 G9, SK 8/4/04 87, CT, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-123-ratification-bonus-payment-certain-ucs-employeesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… satisfied that acceptable information or documentation is on file prior to certifying and submitting a claim for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-information