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DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… setting expectations related to climate risks, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), workforce management, and ensuring a robust governance framework to … spending disclosure proposals at Charter Communications Inc., Airbnb, Inc., and DraftKings Inc. Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… has balanced budgets throughout its five-year financial plan through 2027. MTA projects its overall revenue will increase by 4.4% … will achieve all of the $500 million in annual savings by 2025 that is built into its budget. DiNapoli’s report urges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backOpinion 2002-16
… ARTICLE VIII, §1; TOWN LAW §64(6), (14), (23); VILLAGE LAW §§1-102(5), 4-412: Subject to equal protection considerations, a town or a village may expend publicity fund monies under a contract … in the downtown area of the town or village, including a day labor hiring site, and to monitor and document the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Opinion 97-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual financial reports) STATE COMPTROLLER-- Powers and … Whether sec 263 of the Education Law relieves libraries from requiring pub …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 90-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Social Services Districts (acceptance of corporate grant for day care purposes) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and … social services district may not accept a corporate grant for the purpose of providing day care services pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 94-7
… SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Pre-emption (fees for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7DiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… proprietors. The program offers low-interest, forgivable loans for small businesses that could be used to cover … of the Bronx neighborhoods where businesses received fewer loans had higher concentrations of Hispanics and African … the Manhattan and Staten Island neighborhoods where more loans were granted. In the first phase of PPP loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingOpinion 90-16
… of health. You advise that the board member is a doctor, that he would be compensated at the rate of $60 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 88-74
… LAW, §226; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§72, 72-b, 77-a; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1405; TOWN LAW, §§81(1)(a), … contribute public funds to a veterans memorial committee for the purpose of erecting a memorial monument. You advise that a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, a not-for-profit corporation, is currently seeking contributions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… 2019 levels. Bridge and tunnel toll revenue was up as driving increased during the pandemic and has remained … 31%. While certain revenue sources associated with driving have recovered and even grown since 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Action Under Consideration Would Be Detrimental The House approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the … estimates the Senate proposal would cost New York up to $1.2 billion in new costs, while the House proposal would cost the state up to $2 billion annually. Increasing the state share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodRequired Documentation
… photo ID showing the old address; Birth, marriage, and death certificates, if it shows an old address; Passport, if … Proof of Name Change Acceptable proof includes: Marriage certificate; Adoption papers; Divorce decree; and Court … force and effect. If you're asked to provide a copy of a death certificate, see Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding in the United States, with $28.5 billion in investments, or 13.3% of the national total in 2024. The amount invested … capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest numbers bear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and officials were unable to explain or account for the surplus. It was also significantly overfunded. OPRHP … issues identified in the initial report. Division of State Police: Seized Assets Program (2013-S-46) Auditors found State Police did not properly account for or track seized assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsEDSS - Glossary of Terms
Terminology related to a Contract Reporter Exemption Request and a Procurement Record
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,451 … Lake Campground shower and utility building improvements in Old Forge, Herkimer County. Office of General Services … piping at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus in Albany. Department of Health $45 million for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOpinion 2002-17
… opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (of prime contract to construction manager) -- Coordination of Work (by construction manager who is also a prime contractor) -- … Specification Requirement (award of prime contract to construction manager) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§101, 103: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Opinion 2001-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … from the list of activities set forth at subparagraphs i-viii of section 217(c). Several categories of activities on … to the service award point system. Even if it does, we do not believe the isolated word "minimum" is sufficient to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 2009-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (of town … one percent of the full valuation of taxable real property in the area of the town outside of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), which triggers the need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 2006-5
… discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) -- Referendum Requirements (mid-term salary decrease for elected town officers) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) TOWN BOARD -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5