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Opinion 92-42
… v Warren County Board of Supervisors , 179 AD2d 118, 581 NYS2d 885; Murphy v Erie County , 28 NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 89-11
… powers of a not-for-profit corporation, which include the power to rent real property and all powers necessary to … and their families. Thus, although the Association has the power to rent a meeting room in furtherance of its general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 88-70
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of … 895, affd 28 AD2d 992, 284 NYS2d 836). Based upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 2010-2
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL … district with a separately elected board of commissioners is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social Services … needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… Recent research suggests that each 1°C increase in temperature will cost the U.S. 1.2% of its gross domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… and where zoning initiatives and affordable housing incentives have succeeded, so that government, developers and … area growth (7.4%), it lagged the nation’s overall 10.3% rate of housing growth. Growth spiked in 2023, with 30,170 … strong annual growth at or near 0.75%, which is a greater rate of growth than the “City of Yes” rezoning plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2013-14, May 2014
Although U.S. and New York State economic growth softened in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, tax collections showed signs of real improvement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2013-14.pdfOpinion 94-14
… in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to finance projects located outside the … constitutes a mere modification of the earlier project and, therefore, is not prohibited by the amended General … et seq.) contains provisions governing the establishment and operation of IDAs. Numerous amendments to article 18-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14DiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be … peak. More jobs were added in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than in any other expansion. The city’s … 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $26 billion in the current fiscal year ending on June 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedOpinion 91-5
… Village Law, §17-1726 is assumed by the village, which is then responsible for payment of this indebtedness. Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… The $168.2 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 Executive … by federal funding reductions and an uncertain revenue picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by … The $1682 billion State Fiscal Year 201819 Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… In today's economy, it is important communities benefit when offering tax breaks. Our report can help determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Purpose To determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine if MitchellLama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… Objectives To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately … (high-tech) economic development programs and projects it oversees and to determine if these projects are achieving the intended … To determine if Empire State Development ESD adequately … hightech economic development programs and projects it oversees a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 92-5
… use is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. … , 76 AD2d 392, 430 NYS2d 847). Accordingly, there is no violation of article VIII, §1 if municipal or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ … then jumped to more than $124,000 when the $1 license application check-off box was instituted in 2009. … put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application checkoff box to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… audit covered the period from July 2018 through January 2024. About the Program One of the most critical periods of … ready to learn. Preschool special education is overseen by SED’s Office of Special Education (OSE), which works to … an SED-approved agency or a school district’s evaluation team after the district receives parental consent. Initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesOpinion 2003-2
… of the joint fire district. Section 189-a(2)(b) then goes on to provide, in relevant part, that: If at such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2