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DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… subsidiaries, 860 local authorities and eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. … requirements that apply to other government agencies, or the same types of controls over their contracting … has regularly shifted responsibility for certain costs from its budget to various authorities. This obscures overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible … state law, the State Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, … on our economy, providing one in every six private sector jobs statewide.” Nonprofit entities added more than 175,000 jobs in New York from 2007-2017, a gain of 14 percent. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesOpinion 88-10
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … 13-A of the Tax Law (§§300, et seq ., added by L 1983, ch 400) contains provisions of law relative to the imposition … the contract and not by this Office. March 1, 1988 Charles E. Drake, Esq., County Attorney County of Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … in the state rose by a net 1.6 percent, or 59,000 jobs, in the 10-year period through 2013, while declining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkOpinion 91-10
… after receipt of a sufficient petition and after a public hearing, may determine that it is in the public interest to … 290 NYS2d 864, affd 23 NY2d 666, 295 NYS2d 490; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 744; Real Property Tax Law, §102[14]). … on the establishment of district corporations; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-43, p 71; 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-621, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesOther Bulletin No. 84
… Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 SCF M/C Retroactive Salary Increase and provide … a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The State University Construction Fund’s Board of … salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin D-1153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-84-april-2025-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14CUNY Bulletin No. CU-814
… and Service Employees International Union Employees (SEIU). Affected Employees: Employees in one of the bargaining … of Agreement between the City University of New York and SEIU Local 300 and IATSE Local 306, 3.125% general salary … General Salary Increase IATSE Local 306 03/01/2025 3.125% SEIU Local 300 03/01/2025 3.125% Transactions to process the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-814-cuny-2025-3125-general-salary-increases-internationalDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… accounting records and pocketed cash receipts, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After finding the … E felony. “On the surface, the court’s records appeared to have been well kept and the books looked as if they were … on the town’s printed cashbook reports, were not reported to the state Justice Court Fund and were not remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify … for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (with village) … liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on official business) LAWS OF 1972, CHAPTER 791; TOWN LAW, §§27, 116: A town whose town board is authorized by … of the appointment of the manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to chapter 791 of the laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 92-13
… in a county not having a board of supervisors may, by the adoption of a single local law, increase the terms of office … town clerk and the town supervisor to four years by the adoption of either a resolution or local law. In either case, … in your inquiry, we conclude that the town, by the adoption of a single local law subject to mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (tenant member of housing … Whether a tenant member of a public housing authority would have a conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering employees … benefits and costs associated with the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district to find a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and which offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in the … State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from the expansion … of us who live, work, or own a business in the Finger Lakes, this report confirms much of what we already know …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… plates were unreadable. At one exit, interchange 25A near Schenectady, some 36,000 tolls were incorrectly charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsOther Bulletin No. 78
… based on documented unsatisfactory job performance or other relevant factors. Please refer to the DOB bulletin for … an equated grade equal to 603-668 and an increment code other than 2222, and the salary is not equal to a salary step … continue to use Earnings Code AJR (Adjust Raise) for all other override Time Entry Earnings Codes requiring a manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-78-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-129
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 DC 37 Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) LLS payment … State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the 2024-2025 Longevity Payment effective April 2024 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-129-april-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulation