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DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… York also has a racial and ethnic ownership disparity that is higher than the rest of the country. In 2021, 67% of White … and 29% of Hispanic households. The homeownership gap is highest for Hispanics in New York, and 16% higher than the … Hispanic gap compared to White households. “Owning a home is the ‘American Dream,’ but for too many New Yorkers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationOpinion 88-75
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … firm and the city if the city attorney has the power or duty to negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the security and configuration of certain assets, and does not ensure systems are maintained at vendor-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 90-29
… of an offense (Penal Law, §60.27; Criminal Procedure Law [CPL], Article 420). County probation departments are often … and for the payment of such money to crime victims (see, CPL §420.10[8]). Until 1984, there were no statutory … Effective November 1, 1984, a new subdivision was added to CPL, §420.10 which provides as follows: 7. Undisbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Legal and Regulatory Authority To Do Business
… Services Administration US Department of the Treasury Not-for-Profit/Charities Registration NYS Office of Attorney … Online resources for state agencies researching a prospective vendors legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/legal-and-regulatory-authority-do-businessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local officials adequately considered the … additional oversight over receipts and disbursements to ensure the treasurer accurately recorded all transactions … debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYSLRS Fact Sheet
… Overview The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) administers two distinct … are: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Member Information (as of … of March 31, 2025) Average pension for all ERS retirees and beneficiaries: $28,491 Tiers of membership Tier 1 joined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/nyslrs-fact-sheetCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome County [pdf] and the Town of Union [pdf] , the Town of Kirkwood [pdf] , and the Village of Deposit [pdf] ; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Opinion 2002-14
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Opns St Comp No. 90-4, p 9; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-50, p 112). An expenditure in furtherance primarily of a proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is above the OSC-calculated average estimated cost threshold. … Drainage and Water Improvements. Even when OSC permission is not required, certified copies of certain documents must … permission of the State Comptroller. However, if debt is being issued, a certified copy of the notice of hearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsOpinion 92-31
… to that described in former section 89(71) (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-383, unreported; 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-559, unreported; see also Municipal Home Rule … No. 80-671, supra ; 1977 Atty Gen 42). October 14, 1992 William J. Schimpf, Deputy Mayor Village of Maybrook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31New York State Debt
… 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 2021AB State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… of banking services and collateralization of accounts. It is the policy of OSC that all state agencies obtain the most … for the maximum utilization of the state's cash. It is also the intent of OSC to limit the number of state bank … control of any state officer or board. This includes, but is not limited to: agency revenue collection accounts, cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This … of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give them the opportunity to join NYSLRS. A public officer is a person either elected or appointed to a … Public officers elected or appointed to government positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… a statewide elected office, or their authorized political committee, during a certain restricted period; requires a candidate, officeholder, or political committee that receives such contributions to return or … – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024State Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic processing of the 2021 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … State Police Bulletin No SP222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… which included a decrease of 1,603 individuals aged 50 or over (17%). The share of older incarcerated individuals … limits on parole revocations, and the legalization of cannabis. These changes may not have had as much of an impact … from 2018 to 2022, 84% (116) were for individuals aged 50 or older. Compassionate Release provides the board discretion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationSelected Management and Operations Practices
… Executive Summary The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public authority created in 1931 by Title 1 of Article 5 … Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that … (BPAC) extracts applications in batches from ESDC where it is reviewed by NYPA staff and competitively scored using two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is progressing too slowly, according to a … 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making progress … under 3 to be free of defects and in a “state of good repair.” Components rated 3 or higher are worn or damaged. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsOpinion 90-21
… prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the … that the positions of the clerk and confidential secretary or bookkeeper to the supervisor are incompatible). … prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21