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Opinion 90-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity … and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct payment by developer of subdivision review fees to engineer or … engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review so long as they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Opinion 89-37
… LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- Pawnbrokers (authority to license) GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, §§40, 52, 53: A license … must be obtained from the the local government in order to carry on the business of collateral loan broker. In … registration statement with the State Comptroller in order to carry on the business. You ask whether the conduct of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s … been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property . We identified unclaimed funds from two actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Lakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… totaling $22,010 for a storage building on Department property were not permissible by law. The Board entered into … Recover the cost of building the building on Department property or consider entering a lease for the use District’s property. Properly negotiate future contracts and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates … Employees with non-negotiated payroll checks are listed on the Control-D report NPAY539 for agency use. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 738
… new insurance deduction code. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 01 and 21 represented by NYSCOPBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/738-new-deduction-code-538-metropolitan-propertycasualtyState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… replacement at the Gideon Putnam at Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga County. $1.7 million with Nature’s Way … with J. D'Annunzio & Sons Inc. for bridge replacement on North Avenue over I-95 in Westchester County. $13.9 million … Children and Family Services $48.9 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 billion and approved … on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Board of Elections $3.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic … to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only a small fraction of the federal pandemic response. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Corrections), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… and we will need to continue to work together to implement strategies to ensure equity within services and funding.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Champlain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World Catskills. Office of General Services $10.8 million for … Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2023 DiNapoli’s office approved 21,683 contracts valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,185 … Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World Catskills. $8.3 million for tribal-state compact … Cumulatively through August for calendar year 2023, DiNapoli’s office approved 15,859 contracts valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… fire alarm systems to various OGS facilities at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.9 million with Massa … to the 7 th floor for clinical operations at SUNY College of Optometry in New York County. $7.4 million … to rehabilitate the 3 rd floor and multipurpose room at SUNY New Paltz in Ulster County. $2.4 million with Nelcorp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,216 … Department of Transportation testing laboratory building in Albany County. $5 million with Minhas General Contractor … Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World Catskills. Office of General Services $10.9 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… at Binghamton University. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds and Credits $590.8 million for 201,445 personal income tax refunds. $101.8 million for 37,754 corporate and other tax refunds. $42.5 million for 106,233 property tax credits. Division of Budget $2.8 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… approved 1,465 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.4 billion and approved more … Education Department $599.4 million in general aid to 262 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $3 … Comptroller approved 1465 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $14 billion and approved more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.3 … 3,400 payments valued at nearly $7.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Announces State Contract And Payment Actions For October 2015
… and more than 6,900 payments valued at $3.6 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. This month’s low … contracts and payments were accelerated into September to allow for an upgrade of the Statewide Financial System. … eight days for contract reviews in October and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2015