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Opinion 88-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 99-8
… TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, … may initiate such a subscription service pursuant to its home rule authority. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(i) … levy, collection and administration of local government rentals, charges, rates or fees . . . " (Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of $9.8 million were increased by more than $3.6 million after competitive bids were received. In addition, town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… resulted in only a small portion of the much-needed funds being distributed, and aid has not reached many … and reporting on progress and distribution of funds. While OTDA provides a brief monthly public report on … delegation has pushed for more efficient distribution of funds, while lawmakers have rightly proposed extending the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… center capital projects. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled later in life, including many of our veterans, face … families depend on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care and food, and housing assistance. By … in implementing these ABLE accounts statewide. This was no small undertaking. However, the federal law does require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… Stringer called on the company to respond to reports that videos and other posts depicting violence against the Russian … they are then subjected to violent assault and torture. Videos of the assaults have been posted on VK.com despite the … million in Mail.RU. "VK.com’s apparent willingness to host videos of such vile acts and hate crimes against Russia’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… unassigned fund balance increased from $4.4 million in 2021-22 to $31.3 million in 2023-24 and unassigned fund balance as a percentage of the ensuing year’s appropriations increasing from 1.7% in 2021-22 to 9.2% in 2023-24, exceeding the 4% statuory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in the Village of Le Roy, Genesee County. The purpose of the … foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax, which totaled $12,332 in the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … receipt and disbursement of FFI tax. We identified $27,738 in questionable disbursements that were not supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… period June 1, 2012 through February 3, 2016. Background In October 2013, the Department launched a state-based … State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… bogus online portal showing fabricated investment growth," DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free … any victims of this scheme to contact my office." DA Singas said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, according to a … help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better inform the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadOpinion 94-29
… as a "poor person", and if the court, after a proper application, should grant such a status to a spouse being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on New York City’s securities industry. “The last two years of profits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsOpinion 94-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… receive tax benefits, the success of the programs hinge on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and … (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments … conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… thoughtful capital planning and more sustainable development." DiNapoli's report details the problems with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… an increase of $135.3 million (10.1 percent) from SFY 2021-22, with local assistance spending growing 33 percent year-over-year. This increase is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean water funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agriculture