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Opinion 92-41
… St Comp, 1961, p 252; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). We are not aware of any statute which expressly … concluding that a fire district may construct an access road to a source of water supply for the exclusive use of its … losses incurred by reason of delayed response time due to road obstructions (see Timmons v Harvey , 85 AD2d 840, 446 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Commissioner of Education (Part 154) specifies standards for identifying and providing educational services to ELLs in … academically or not graduating from high school. For example: Seven of the nine (78%) school districts we … not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. These nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… bathrooms at the 172-unit Auburn Family Residence (Brooklyn) were supposed to finish in Dec. 2018, but that was … replacement project at the Park Slope Women’s Shelter (Brooklyn) was put on DHS’ capital plan in March 2015 but work … to the stairway, heating system, and roof at the Willow Ave. Men’s Shelter (Bronx) was added to the capital plan in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixOpinion 90-19
… fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-d; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402; VILLAGE LAW, §10-1000, et … and membership. A fire company must consent to a contract for the provision of fire protection outside the village and … of trustees, address, among other things, eligibility for fire company membership, the structure and functions of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-19DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Many of Long Island’s 2.8 million residents enjoy a high quality of … “The number of jobs has reached a record level on Long Island and the region boasts average wages that are the second highest in the state,” DiNapoli said. “Long Island continues to be a great place to live, work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesOpinion 91-11
… of the county legislature, stated as follows: [w]e must look to the effect that the local law has on the power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… lifts a cloud that has hung over the city’s finances for years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy … economic recovery has already exceeded the average length for all recoveries since the end of World War II. Although the budget gaps for fiscal years 2019 through 2021 could be larger because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires … customers, and commercial/industrial and other not-for-profit businesses located throughout New York State. In … corporations, public authorities and commissions, for which the Governor appoints the Chair, the Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88State Police Bulletin No. SP-219
… is to provide the Division of State Police instructions for processing the 2021 Education Payment. Affected Employees … will be made annually in June of each year and will be for one degree only. When the degree is obtained during the … be included in the calculation of overtime compensation for employees in BU07 and BU62. The 2021 Education Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-219-2021-state-police-education-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… agencies, it did not ensure they met the qualifications for the new position into which they were hired or promoted, … experience, and operating license requirements and, for operating titles such as Train Operators, Conductors, and … expenditures, and duplicate compensation costs for overlapping services. The follow-up found DYCD made only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… bank or credit statements regularly. When online shopping, look for indications that the site is secure, such as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… cases, undermining its mission to eliminate injustices and promote equal opportunity, according to an audit released … they can report it to the state Division of Human Rights and that it will be investigated, but the agency often failed … job,” DiNapoli said. “It lost cases due to carelessness and failed to properly or quickly investigate others. Tenants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsOpinion 2006-6
… Compensation (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a leave of absence to the town … board pursuant to section 92 of the General Municipal Law. 1 Section 92(1) of the General Municipal Law provides that the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 89-61
… of village justice does not exist, the town justice court for the town in which the village is located has jurisdiction … a general rule, all moneys raised by real property taxes for town purposes must be raised by taxes levied on the whole … Legislature by statute requires or permits moneys raised for any given expenditure to be raised from taxes levied only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Shareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort to limit climate change. "Combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… Audit Objective Did the Village of Asharoken (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensure that non-payroll disbursements were properly … occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent … Did the Village of Asharoken Village Board of Trustees Board ensure that nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… services in the United States. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … data privacy, including completing the data classification for all types of information that it creates, collects, … of Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for maintaining Active Directory domains on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… retroactive adjustments that were automatically calculated for an employee in PaySR. The adjustments are broken down by … broken down by the actual pay period(s) being adjusted for each earn code that generated a retroactive calculation. This panel is generally populated as follows: For retroactive actions reported directly on the Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… housing has been concentrated since 2010 and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative … signal a few more years of strong annual growth at or near 0.75%, which is a greater rate of growth than the “City … especially as federal changes may jeopardize assistance to families. Report Housing Production in New York City Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fall