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Opinion 89-50
… article VIII, §1 to expend municipal moneys to maintain, repair or improve private property because the expenditure … stated that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(11-a), a town could repair a privately-owned dam built across a river which runs … that, pursuant to its general police powers, a town could repair a defect in a private water or sewer line representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Opinion 88-64
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING … in our opinion, the provision of employee health care on a joint or cooperative basis (see General Municipal Law, … employees with health and dental benefits. However, based on the foregoing, we are constrained to conclude that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 2000-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … be prohibited from performing such services, depending on whether the attorney in question would share in the … held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on occasion, have negated certain actions that did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22DiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York state's technology sector is the third largest and among the fastest growing in the … The opening of the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island is an exciting example of the public and private sectors … jobs report demonstrates just how critical diversity is to New York's employment success, and particularly in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDeath Benefits
… tool can help. Ordinary Death Benefit If you have at least one year of service credit and die while in active … the benefit is reduced 4 percent per year starting at the age of 62 (63 for Tier 6 members) but cannot be reduced below … of 62 (63 for Tier 6 members) but cannot be reduced below 70 percent of the original benefit payable. The earnings are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsOpinion 92-22
… -- Contracts (representation of owners of property located outside municipality in assessment review … (village comptroller representing owners of property located outside village in assessment review proceedings) … practice limited to representing the owners of property located outside the village without violating article 18 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite certification has been made to DTF, or that the certification is not required to be filed, and that the certification is correct and complete. The certification to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… of licensing requirements for non-degree proprietary schools let many continue to operate and collect tuition even … DiNapoli found. “Lax oversight allowed proprietary schools that were on dangerously thin ice to continue taking … resources are stretched, but it must ensure these schools are worthy of a license and are not going to rip off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… sources could open up a budget gap of $800 million in 2026. FEMA recently delayed reimbursements for Covid expenses … a fare and toll increase will go into effect in January 2026, pushed back from the initial start date of August 2025. … Avenue Subway and the MTA looks on pace to reach its goal of committing $12.6 billion this year. Meeting this goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and … DiNapoli. While DOH has made progress to improve maternal health, federal and state health data shows pregnancy-related health conditions and … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… long-term financial goals. Between fiscal years 2019-20 and 2023-24, the District’s appropriations increased $45.1 … million over the audit period, and at the end of fiscal year 2023-2024, totaled $52 million. Audit Summary The Board … recalculated, surplus fund balance for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2023-24 for the general fund, as a percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mOpinion 2000-4
… (installment payments of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (installment payment of termination pay) … Pay (installment payments) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §113, 470: A school … from service. 1 Collective bargaining between public employers and public employees is provided for by article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… of its Smart City Project. “New technologies are reshaping how local government services are delivered. Local officials … other local officials to explore options to improve their service delivery.” “Emerging smart technologies have enormous … cameras that record use of the parking spot and support remote e-ticketing. These systems often allow drivers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 90-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … 79-754, p 154; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 412; Office of the State Comptroller, Financial Management Guide, Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Opinion 92-20
… County fairs (imposition of licensing fee) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1409(k); TOWN LAW, §§136, 137: A town may … which the fair is held is not owned by the agricultural corporation which runs the fair. You ask whether a town may … the county fair is organized and held by an agricultural corporation. Town Law, §136 provides that a town board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… Memorandum of Joint Legislative Committee on Fire Laws, re: L 1957, ch 849, McKinney's Session Laws of 1957, p 2171; … districts "except where the provisions of a general or special law expressly prohibit the rendition of general … Since only the State Legislature may enact general and special laws, the statutory language of section 209-b clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Required Documentation
… by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address appearing … If youre submitting your claim by mail attach the following documentation to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to make progress on bringing back riders, but ridership … reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and encourage their return, to effectively fulfil its mission and stabilize its fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: … recommendations, one has been fully implemented and two have been partially implemented. Office of Mental Health … Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) that could have been avoided if it had used a term contract rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap … officials are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two … on taxes despite these challenges.” Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-cap