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Opinion 2002-15
… for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a … that requires or permits monies for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated … have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0Facilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final project approval. The … and Building Code (Code) in relation to district construction projects. The Code applies to every facility … and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these facilities and issuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitOpinion 91-53
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … as board members, the board may fix their salaries at an amount greater than other board members who do not have … hearing on the town's preliminary budget. You state that at the annual reorganization meeting, town board members are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… underwriting and securities activities, which were at, or near, record levels last year. Equity offerings in 2022 were … more than five times the average salary in the rest of the private sector. This included bonuses, which averaged … in the city’s securities industry rose in 2022, with 1,600 jobs added through September to bring the total to 181,600 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe heat waves and droughts, more … and inland communities,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a … in pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … The Metro-North audit examined whether $72.3 million in ARRA funds were used efficiently and for authorized … auditors found that one of the timekeeping systems in place at Metro North, Crew Management System, did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions … 30 projects were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those … in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to … Pension System is a benefit for those who give themselves in service to others in the state,” Baxter said. “I applaud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and Babylon Car Wash. These projects were estimated to cost approximately … who worked an excessive amount of overtime (from 18 to 24 hours in one day) on two separate occasions. Working an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyResidential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities
New York City’s residential real estate market has proven resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic recession, with family homes seeing significant growth in value as people sought larger spaces amid limited supply.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/residential-real-estate-in-nyc.pdf2022 Combined Statements of Cash Receipts, Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances
For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/finance/cash-basis/excel/cash-basis-exhibits-combined-2023.xlsxSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-response.DOS_.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseDFS.pdfPlanning for the Long Term: Capital Spending Reform in New York State
Over the past 10 years, NY has spent $63.2 billion to support its capital program. Despite this significant investment, there are many critical capital needs across the State that remain unmet.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/capital-spending-report-nov-2010.pdfThe Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy - January 2010
New York City has always been a gateway to opportunity for people from around the world.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2010.pdf