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Opinion 2001-14
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … OF INTEREST -- Contracts (intermunicipal agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General … by village mechanics on town machinery and equipment. We are informed that the town and village have entered into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 88-13
… should also be consulted to determine whether it has any application under those circumstances. It should also be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Opinion 96-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of village to … reductions. Insofar as here relevant, the special act in question (L 1991, ch 658) provides for the creation of a … of court ordered assessment reductions. February 12, 1996 James J. Nolletti, Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 96-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (joint … broad authority for municipal corporations and districts, in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter … and/or financing of the project. September 20, 1996 James E. Downey, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Plymouth 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid … and retention goals. Track PILOT payments to ensure that all bills are accurately prepared and paid timely. CCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… in this audit are unacceptable. The city needs to do a much better job overseeing the Mitchell-Lama program and … I’ll be meeting with my local co-ops to discuss how we can ensure residents have the best quality of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… but losses by New York residents would be more than $800 million if they are similar to its share of identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … annual growth seen since the COVID-19 pandemic decline in 2020, and was less than half of the average pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and Fire Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrs2022 Year in Review
… the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2022-year-reviewParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP during a fiscal year in which their graded rate falls below their average rate. … will appear on their invoice. To elect to participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP), you must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programInvesting in New York
… Whenever possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other programs that spur economic growth and create and … or minority-owned businesses Helps create or remain an average 9,000 private sector jobs each year. More than $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkNew Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfOpinion 90-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of … to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposal that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 96-15
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … would always be a townwide charge because section 121 does not require or permit the cost of a judgment to be … that section 121 is not controlling on this issue. Rather, we have expressed the opinion that the cost of settling a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 2003-3
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (maximum benefit under defined benefit service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … 216[1], [2], 216-a). The purpose of these programs is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of volunteer … volunteer firefighter under this article shall be governed by the provisions of … section two hundred nineteen in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 … 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller … of homeless adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Crime Major crime in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynLocal Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdf