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New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 14 million jobs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesOpinion 88-10
… to the State or a political subdivision from the tax ( Manhattan & Queens Fuel v County of Nassau , 113 AD2d 595, … provides therefor ( Belcher v County of Nassau , supra ; Manhattan & Queens Fuel v Village of Rockville Centre , 126 … the ... oil company upon which it was directly imposed." ( Manhattan & Queens Fuel v Rockville Centre , 126 AD2d at 524, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 91-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as meaning ad valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers … Concerning the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York … been added to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesOpinion 90-14
… opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct … may impose a schedule of fees upon a developer to recover engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in … TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1), 118, 277: When a town imposes engineering and legal fees upon a developer to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
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
… 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon such terms and conditions ... … manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to chapter 791 of the laws of 1972, may pay its town manager … indicate that such allowance would be paid without regard to actual mileage traveled. Chapter 791 created the position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 92-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single local law may increase terms of several … Whether a town in a county not having a board of supervisors may by the adoption of a single local law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… Contracts (tenant member of housing authority employed by residential management corporation) -- Public Housing Authorities (tenant member employed by residential management corporation) PUBLIC HOUSING … Law, §36, when a public housing authority contracts with a residential management corporation to operate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… evaluation allowed the district to find a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and which offered employees … auditors compared the district’s former health insurance carrier’s rates to the new carrier, Franklin CSD saved a total of $543,000 from 2013 …
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
… recent growth in the technology, health care, agriculture and tourism industries, according to a report released today … will benefit from the expansion in high-tech sectors and the reliance on its agricultural roots," said DiNapoli. "However, retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty …
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
… we identified.” In 2024, Thruway reported $1 billion in toll and related revenues, up from $804 million in 2021. E-Z … E-Z Pass tags that do not get charged, as well as the toll discounts it gives to certain drivers. In looking at a … be treated fairly, they must be notified of the amount of payment due to enable them to avoid accruing penalties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agency demonstrate a reasonable process has been followed to secure fair and reasonable contract terms. Typically, that process should involve competition to the maximum extent possible. Consistent with a procurement … contractor. The process shall include, but is not limited to, a clear statement of need, a description of the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of … 4 of the State Finance Law. More specifically, these refer to the Governor's constitutionally-mandated annual submission to the Legislature containing the plan of recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average … 13.9% and 13.4%, respectively. The national rate dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it was 11.9%. “For people … increased remote work,” DiNapoli said. “New York needs to address barriers to equal employment and invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Preparation: When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget (DOB), Business … in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget DOB Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared … year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… of the Budget’s (DOB) January projections. Tax receipts for the month of January totaled $11.4 billion. This is … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… New York State recently began providing 12 weeks of fully … the share of private workers eligible for the benefit in New York to at least 88 percent in 2021 — compared to 23 … Paid Family Leave Program Spurs Large Boost in Coverage New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides paid time off for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-program