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Opinion 90-4
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … of benefit assessments for drainage) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a)(3); VILLAGE LAW, §§4-412(3)(1), 22-2200: A village may dredge a privately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and identities, whose … the value of New York’s diversity.” A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 2001-14
… Municipal Law. Therefore, a member of a town board, who is also employed by a village located partially within the … equipment in the event that the town's highway department is unable to perform the mechanical repairs. 1 Pursuant to … benefits. We are informed that the individual in question is paid by the village on an hourly basis and works a set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA is looking to the state and the city to close the remaining … we do know that the public mass transportation system is critical to the state and city economies” DiNapoli said. … improved with the economy, its 2015-2019 capital program is facing a $9.8 billion funding gap. To close this gap, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… entirely," said DiNapoli "The State Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about … the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the … taken to reduce student absenteeism." Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to the planning … from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or using such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-7
… firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and that the expenditure will provide personal … running of his business. You state that the firefighter is behind in several payments to creditors and is requesting funds to help him through this "slow period". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… and credit union branches across the State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … villages of Gilbertsville and Morris. SFCU’s Morris branch is now a designated BDD branch eligible for State deposits. … of Financial Services Kaitlin Asrow said, the BDD program is critical to ensuring underserved communities can access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… pre-2020 levels. Transfer Receipts Bolster Personal Income Figure 1 shows the changing composition of personal income … to 28.0 percent ($430 billion) of total personal income. FIGURE 1 – New York State Quarterly Personal Income by … for over half of total earnings in New York, as shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 2 – Earnings in New York by Industry, First …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… up significantly, and our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is essential that additional resources are used for critical … aid enacted before SFY 2021-22), of which $13.2 billion is federally funded. State-funded pandemic relief initiatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 … dynamic economy that will provide a solid return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund,” DiNapoli said. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… revenues” reached an estimated $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, 11% higher than in FY 2019, and weaker than the 29% … by the city declined 2.7% from FY 2019. The following year fines and forfeitures declined again, by 4%. … revenues reached an estimated $67 billion in fiscal year FY 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Institute, assisting prosecutors statewide. Sheingold is a 1994 graduate of Yale Law School. He will succeed current Counsel Nancy Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession grow. Inflation … pandemic. Federal relief aid has provided critical support to the state budget, but will be depleted by the end of the … her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… clarification, or documentation from agencies during the voucher or expense report audit process. Agencies are … information, clarification, or documentation during the voucher or expense report audit process, Bureau auditors will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a military address using the Statewide Financial System SFS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressNY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Energy Research and Development Authority (Authority) is charged with oversight of the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), which is part of New York's Clean Energy Standard (CES). The CES is designed to fight climate change, reduce harmful air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have … for the newest classes of cars. Key Findings MTA – NYC Transit and Railway officials have made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followManagement of Cash and Investments
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation providing transportation … in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is governed by a Board of Directors, whose 23 members are … seven constituent agencies, each led by a President who is appointed by the Board. The MTA also includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… January 1, 2008 to August 17, 2012. Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any … inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an inspection, NYSTA must notify the New … or take alternative action to ensure that the bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects