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Opinion 2001-15
… as in the instant case, services have been provided or improvements have been constructed for a lighting district, … with respect to establishing and extending special improvements districts. Section 191 distinguishes between … that those petitioning are individuals having a permanent home and owning real estate in the district and, therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… organization -- one that is dedicated to serving New York City’s poor,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “Those who … provides the poor and elderly in the metropolitan New York City area with social, economic, housing, food and emergency … Investigator Michael Ward of the Investigations Bureau is also working on the case. The Investigations Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 2002-17
… of the prime contractors, on a town building construction project subject to General Municipal Law §101. This is in … inquiry concerning a proposed town building construction project, governed by General Municipal Law §101. You indicate … in certain pre-construction matters and to manage the project during construction. If the construction management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,324 contracts for state … Scrufari Train Station, LLC for design and construction of the Buffalo Train Station in Erie County. $8 million with … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1324 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Inc. to resurface pavement and install ADA-compliant curb ramps on New York Route 5 in Erie County. $5.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… design services to rehabilitate Lake Sebago at Harriman State Park in Rockland County. $5 million with James … response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Office of Children and Family Services $41.6 million under the Child Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… $8.1 million with American Jail Products LLC for window replacement at the Great Meadow Correctional Facility in … County. $21.2 million to Economy Paving Co Inc. for bridge replacement and highway restoration in Broome County. $18.5 … $273,000 to Riomar Group Ventures Inc.; $500,000 for parts and peripherals, which includes $275,000 to Dell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… by his office. “New York state has taken positive steps to stabilize its finances with higher reserves and lower … diminish my office’s oversight, including new proposals to restrict my office’s approval of certain state bond … choices that may otherwise occur. The budget proposal to significantly curtail this approval would expand the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… covered under, there are important milestones you need to know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop … your tier from the Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your years of service affect your retirement … For specific information about your retirement plan, go to our Find Your NYSLRS Retirement Plan Publication page and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersOpinion 94-26
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … of villages within the town (see, e.g., 1994 Opns St Comp No. 94-10, p ___; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-61, p 135; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-334, p 98; Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Performance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments in their formal agreement … (ESD) administers the Program and is responsible for determining whether businesses meet the eligibility … in New York State. Key Findings We sampled 25 companies for which, as of June 2015, ESD had authorized Program tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… for 1,325 towns and villages determined to be less reliant on AIM. At that time, the State established AIM-Related … of Ateres (Sullivan County) was incorporated as a village on March 5, 2024, after the creation of the AIM program, and … Find information on Aid and Incentives for Municipalities AIM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… all emergency surcharge revenue from communication service suppliers (suppliers) and whether these counties used … Emergency Service Communication Surcharges 2017MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial management practices for … Village officials have not adopted policies or procedures to govern budgeting practices or the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. Although the Board has been provided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Opinion 91-32
… or association". These provisions are intended to curb raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Conservation $5.9 million with The Environmental Service Group for demolition and remediation of the former Rome Cable … associated with the creation of the North Country Hub for Innovative Manufacturing Nanotechnology in Plattsburgh. $8.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… identified areas including governance over Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements and … June 30, 2020, Charles R. Drew reported approximately $3.2 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool … through a third party, which resulted in an unnecessary $3,413 expense. The Department also certified that a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-2
… PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment area for refuse collection in village) LOCAL LAWS … -- Refuse and Garbage Collection (imposition of benefit assessment for in village) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection … §5-518: A village, by local law, may establish one or more assessment areas for garbage collection service and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… agency has not properly designated an employee’s official station, the employee will, as outlined below, likely incur … tax implications associated with an employee’s official station designation, (ii) understanding the consequences of … an employee’s official station is his or her usual work location, regardless of where the employee maintains his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly … In July and August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-august