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Opinion 90-39
… section further provides that the town board shall make no change in the estimate submitted by the board of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Visitors and their … to work with stakeholders to reignite the new normal for New York City’s tourism industry. DiNapoli’s recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73State Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… Effective Date April 26, 2002 Overview Section 392(4) of the Education Law provides that the employer shall not … contributions to the optional retirement program on behalf of the employee until "completion of one year of service, and continuance in service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Fulton County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The … 11 active projects. Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programControls Over Revocable Consents
… all structures requiring a revocable consent have one in place. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 … rate. Fees charged are assessed using criteria delineated in Title 34, Chapter 7 of the Rules of the City of New York … consents reviewed (21 of 25). The Office was inconsistent in its application of the Rules and did not always apply the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the … as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID19 My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationOpinion 92-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the town and county officers training school of the state of New York, or in attending a convention, conference … for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement Systems. October 20, 1992 Bernard Silverman, Esq., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Monitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to … to smaller sources like dry cleaners. The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… P. DiNapoli urged individuals, government and businesses to seek out creative solutions and opportunities, whether big or small, that can help mitigate climate change and help save the planet. … world celebrate Earth Day by signing the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. We’ve come so far since the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Controls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… a decrease in revenues. DoITT’s Franchise Administration Team (Franchise Team), tasked with managing the contract and … for words considered to be indecent that were disallowed by the contract. We identified 65 domains containing one of seven words disallowed by the contract terms. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsOpinion 2002-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … area of the town or village, including a day labor hiring site, and to monitor and document the use of such resources. … State Constitution generally prohibits towns and villages from giving or loaning money or property to or in aid of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… (RAP) under contracts CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s … whether deliverables are in compliance with contract terms prior to certifying the work was completed. Safeguard … such as monetary retainage, until the contractor meets the terms and conditions. Review the clinical guarantees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June … energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Report 2018-N-2 ). About the Program The New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act was signed into law in 2000 in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followOpinion 97-25
… a sign maker who has been found to have drawn sketches of signs for applicants to annex to their applications to the … applications, the board member constructs and installs the signs for the clients under the approved application. We … compensated for the construction and installation of the signs. Under these circumstances, you ask whether the town's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… decisions that will keep their governments solvent and healthy.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningOpinion 88-35
… to competitive bidding (see Exley , supra ; Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593). In the case of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35DiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide inadequate oversight of homeless shelters, allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors visited in the spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… prohibit lump sum appropriations and require unallocated funds to be awarded through an open, competitive process with … current actions. Bolster the state’s “rainy day” reserve funds and better prepare for economic downturns. Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial … found numerous violations committed by the Shorefront Mental Health Board,” DiNapoli said. “This contractor … follow the law to protect all workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wages