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Opinion 92-24
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … to designate an official newspaper, but if it elects to do so the board must follow the order of selection set forth in Town Law, §64(11). You ask whether a town may designate as its official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Opinion 2002-10
… Law §119-dd(3) specifically authorizes the legislative body of a town to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, … Municipal Law §119-dd(4) authorizes the legislative body of a town to, inter alia , restore and operate historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… its investors from reputational harm.” ConAgra’s brands are found in virtually every American household, according to … oil has been linked to rainforest destruction. Forests are vital to the reduction of greenhouse gases by converting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… 88,400 hotel industry jobs across New York state in 2015, 18 percent more than in 2006, nearly 60 percent were located … , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/hotel_industry_nyc_rpt2_2017.pdf For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written multiyear financial and capital plans to help guide the budget development process or establish reserve funds to help finance future capital needs. Town of Cicero – … earned and used. In addition, officials did not have a process to verify accrual balances prior to approving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to … and prison time (-32.9%) from 2010 to 2019. In addition, Raise the Age legislation enacted in 2017 and fully … in March of 2008, but only 26 in March 2020. Cost of Medical Care Overall health care costs for the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and not with the local government or school district’s money. Your travel and conference policy should clearly state … must be deducted from the employee’s salary or other money owed to the employee. If the cash advance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesOpinion 95-31
… of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … Municipal Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Alfred-Almond Central School District , Beacon City School District , Charlotte Valley Central School District , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 92-11
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Insurance Reserve (transfer by school district into reserve for property loss and liability claims) … MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-n; EDUCATION LAW, §1709(8-c): A school district may not transfer the unexpended balance of an … Law, §1709(8-c). April 14, 1992 Donald J. Slover, Ass't Superintendent For Business Lynbrook Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Opinion 94-18
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private … not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal … members of all the fire companies of a village, organized and maintained pursuant to law, "constitute a corporation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Oversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of … grants to public housing authorities to be used for major repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; … systems; and renovating elevators. DHCR is responsible for overseeing the Program, while HTFC disburses the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Administration of Fellowship Leaves … and one was not implemented. City University of New York: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 88-37
… (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), 28.00(a): The purchase of a … car may be financed by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased to replace a similar vehicle … established for motor vehicles by section 11.00(a)(29) does not apply to passenger vehicles with a seating capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 89-2
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … hospitals" made pursuant to Public Health Law, §2803-a, it follows, in our opinion, that the definition of "hospital" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… had been open more than one year since the initial claim was received. In a follow-up report, auditors found DOL … selection of particular vendors as required and certain estate assets were put up for sale without the documented … reports to the State Comptroller did not list non-cash estate assets as required by law. … The department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total spending rose 4.7 percent from SFY 2014-15, significantly less than … in SFY 2015-16. While the Financial Plan had anticipated $4.55 billion being transferred from the General Fund to the … than initial projections and $522.2 million below the latest projections released in February. State spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for … healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gains