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DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… major revenue decreases and escalating costs, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller issued … to the previous five-year period. DiNapoli called upon state policymakers to review a number of regulations … Nearing the Finish Line? ” visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/otb0915.pdf For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… reflect on the fact that we have so much to be thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas … are in need of a helping hand. Consider the opportunity for charity giving this holiday season to help those less … reflect on the fact that we have so much to be thankful for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… years ago, the state established a permanent fund with dedicated revenues to protect New York's environmental, … budget relief. While about one-third of this was replaced with borrowed funds, $507.2 million, or nearly 15 percent of … container deposit law; and service charges associated with conservation-themed license plates. The RETT, comprising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 5,292 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … million with Health Management Systems for Medicaid third party liability match and recovery services. Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016Opinion 94-12
… negotiate a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit association, if it is determined the … for fair and adequate consideration. Prior to negotiating with any particular lessee, the fire district board of … may permit the lessee to construct, maintain and operate, with the lessee's own funds, a building on the vacant land, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… are necessary and reasonable. BOCES officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… “The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent … cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big … to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… for asphalt concrete reconstruction of state Routes 3 and 30 in Tupper Lake. $12.3 million with Halmar International … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York , http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ the easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015DiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. My thanks to Borough President Diaz for inviting my team and me to provide this service to his Bronx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… (ESCO) or enter into a written contract with the ESCO for the procurement of natural gas. For nearly a decade, paid natural gas rates that were on … during our audit period had competition been sought for the supply of natural gas. Key Recommendations Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… Land Trust Inc. Office of the State Comptroller $2 million with JP Morgan Chase Bank NA for Securities Custodian … services. Department of Economic Development $1.6 million with Mason Tillman Associates to conduct an MWBE Disparity … to Capital District Physicians Health Plan. $565 million with Xerox State Healthcare LLC for Medicaid administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015Economic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines
The New York State Common Retirement Fund votes by proxy on each proposal at annual meetings and special meetings of U.S. portfolio companies, as well as selected international companies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2022.pdfGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/genesse-valley-2022-39.pdfMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mount-vernon-2019-91.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Approved Office of the Attorney General $1.5 million with Eversheds Sutherland US LLP for outside litigation counsel. $1.2 million with One World Judicial Services Inc. for legal process … Office of Children & Family Services $56.4 million with Youth Research Institute for training services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… – Youth Tobacco Access Approved $9.5 million contract with the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs to monitor compliance with youth tobacco access laws. Office of General Services – … the New York Power Authority reservoir, Niagara County, with Oakgrove Construction Inc. Approved a $9.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014Opinion 89-22
… light of its actual operation. A town has no similar duty with respect to the intersection of two county roads located … on streets and highways outside of cities and villages with the cost thereof constituting a town charge (Town Law, … Dept 1982]; see also Atkinson , supra) , they are charged with the duty of warning, guiding and regulating traffic, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22