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Opinion 92-36
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of surcharge to finance E911 system); … confines of a police district within that county and to collect a surcharge only on customers serviced within … that "(a)ny such surcharge shall have uniform application and shall be imposed throughout the entire municipality to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 92-55
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, … system for the purpose of maintaining the private system and to oversee repairs of the system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… of annual audit of by town board) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) … a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with … of the library fund pursuant to Education Law, §259, and that the library board of trustees has appointed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… to a district without consideration) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority of town to transfer property to a … unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide general fund, the … the town board is the governing board of the district and is responsible for the planning, construction, operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… proportionate share of tax refund) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge … district to expend funds for a refund library taxes; and permitting the chargeback is more equitable. For the … school district to expend funds for a refund library taxes and permitting the chargeback is more equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 and the out-year budget gaps are manageable under current … Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city … The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which are smaller than projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of … but often it’s harvested in ways that destroy rainforests and leads to climate change. Safeway’s new policy protects the company and its shareholders from reputational harm associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… P. DiNapoli has identified $32,271 in unallowable expenses and $489,616 in questionable costs that were paid by the … Dutchess, Orange, Otsego, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan and Tioga counties. This is the sixth audit since 2014 that … providing supportive housing services through OMH and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… $81.7 billion – including tax dollars, federal aid and long-term borrowing proceeds – to support its capital … reviews New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are … "Much of New York's infrastructure was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Livingston County District Attorney Gregory J. McCaffrey, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held … to work with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) … checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His thefts included … checks from the Jewish Communal Fund for local charities and from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession … low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, … The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry … the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years … continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city budgets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on vendors that do business with the Iranian energy sector and seek contracts with New York State agencies, the State … University of New York, the City University of New York, and New York public authorities and local governments. The Act prohibits, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Comptroller (OSC) include in the Consulting Services Report it compiles annually on contracts issued by state … circumstances as determined at the sole discretion of OSC. ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS State agencies must require state … submitted to OSC by either method listed below: By email (preferred method): Please send a signed, scanned copy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… expectations, according to a mid-year report on revenue and monetary settlements released today by New York State … the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the state’s bottom line may be obscuring New York’s true fiscal position, and leaving uncertainty for the commitments already made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Lockport , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must … must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution … must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial … DiNapoli said. “We face a long road to recovery, and the state’s economy still faces serious challenges, both in the short-term and long-term. Better-than-anticipated tax collections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … County Court. Fitzpatrick faces a maximum penalty of 2 and 1/3 to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally … of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System issued to his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theft