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Opinion 91-62
… in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) -- Conveyance (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Current Trends in the New York City Economy - September 2004
Employment is increasing, commercial real estate markets are improving, and the residential real estate market is continuing to boom.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2005.pdfTown of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… and deposited money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling $1,443,876 and Clerk fees totaling … were deposited from two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances … where Clerk fees were not deposited within three days of when collections accumulated to more than $250. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Opinion 89-7
Whether a town is required to pay the members of its board of assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries because the board of assessment review was required to meet twice in one year to hear complaints with respect to the assessments on the towns tentative assessment roll
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… Commission has made only limited progress fixing problems with its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure … of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Controls Over the Property … every five years. There are four tax classes for property in New York City: Class 1 covers one- to three-unit … and industrial properties and properties not included in the previous tax classes. The tax classification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followReal Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… amount local governments are permitted to increase their real property tax levies. Either two percent or inflation, … a local law (by a 60 percent vote of the governing body, or in the case of school districts, 60 percent popular … determination of “quantity change.” Never negative. … Real Property Tax Cap Information Glossary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryTown of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly accounted for fees (including campsite rentals), real property taxes … Treasurer (Treasurer) each week, as required by law. For example, the Clerk collected taxes totaling $951,513 … property tax collections within the required timeframe. For example, $468,215 or 34 percent of taxes paid by check in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Opinion 91-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … bidding) COUNTY LAW, §§2(b), 215(5), (6); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A non-charter county may not supersede …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Rockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… Engage a professional appraisal service prior to listing estate real property for sale. County officials … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233A Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… Black lives have been lost or marginalized over the years to racism, intolerance and violence. Too many fathers and … The next step is tangible, comprehensive action. Change to address racial injustice and inequality—whether in law … of the ‘fierce urgency of now.’ Now is the moment for us to join together to build a more just and inclusive path …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydOpinion 94-12
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, … be in exchange for fair and adequate consideration. Prior to negotiating with any particular lessee, the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… their less diverse peers. Shareholder Proposals in 2022 The Fund employs shareholder proposals to raise issues … orientation in nominating new board members, and include women and people of color in the candidate pool from which it … standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionOpinion 90-30
… or mortgage may redeem the same, generally, by payment of all expenses incurred for the support of the person and for … apply "to any mortgage granted to or made by the state of New York ... or any political subdivision of the state ...". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30Opinion 88-52
… of directors of a not-for-profit corporation which intends to purchase real property held by the county for the college … the interest would not be prohibited. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a not-for-profit corporation of real property held by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately demonstrated her leadership, … economic recovery taking place here in New York. Local sales tax receipts continue to improve, the … strong fiscal footing. These are positive developments for New York as we begin 2022, but my office has also identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressTown of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings The Assessor did not properly … forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax exemptions granted in 2022 and 2023, we reviewed 154 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81State Agencies Bulletin No. 2107.1
… No. 2107 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission … last day of the previous payroll period (Wednesday). Due to holidays and special processing, earlier submission deadlines are necessary to ensure paychecks are issued timely. To assist agencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21071-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesIndustrial Development Agencies in New York State
… in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that offers financial incentives, including … The goals of IDAs include increasing job opportunities and improving economic welfare within the municipality. Per … 2023. Users can change the fiscal year and click a region on the map to display more information on the IDAs in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateCity of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The City of Mt. Vernon … sources, including fund balance appropriation and sale of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3