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DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… and financial practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains to be done to align recurring revenues with recurring spending and to … and financial practices and an improved economy according to a report on the 201415 state Financial Plan released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: 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-repairsDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… budget gaps," DiNapoli said. "New York City's economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections are slowing and … budgetary impact will depend on how the executive order is implemented, the role of Congress, and possibly the … offered through the state's health insurance exchange. It is unclear whether the city or the state would assume …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetOpinion 88-9
… on behalf of the district. You state that the parcel is needed for an anticipated enlargement of the district's … to increase or improve the facilities of the district is such an authorized purpose (Town Law, §§202-b, … the approval of the board of commissioners, the town board is required to cause a map and plan of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9Opinion 88-71
… arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty … added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's water rent schedule, most residences, including apartments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… 2020-21, State-Funded debt outstanding per capita was $3,500. State-Funded debt was equivalent to 4.8 percent of State … debt. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital purpose grants to other entities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… five years. The plans include an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). The VAs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… year by year as 2020 approached. Despite the overall net population increase, people were also leaving the city, … parts of the state or the country spiked in 2021, with a net loss of 313,358 people. Decline and Rebound of … nationally. In 2022, however, as the pandemic subsided, net international migration to the city was more than double …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… from 2015 through 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000. Of this, 272.5 hours was from … or 76%. Officials did not verify businesses’ self-reported job creation and retention numbers and had no procedures for … to officials. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is changing its compensation practices in response to … A more stable and less volatile securities industry is in the best interests of Wall Street, the City and the … locations) are not included. DiNapoli's estimate is based on personal income tax trends and reflects cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School … his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District Berkshire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-44
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … hearing on the tentative budget refers only to the salary, or fixed, periodic cash consideration, proposed to be paid, exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 89-60
… Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), … inspector engaged in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not … inspector also engaging in the business of providing home inspection reports to prospective purchasers of homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 88-52
… This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a not-for-profit corporation of real property held by … requirements of General Municipal Law, §803 prior to the sale. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800, et seq … v Wendel , 116 Misc 2d 91, 455 NYS2d 322). Clearly, a sale of real property is a "contract" within the meaning of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52State Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandums dated 10/15/2021 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 96-15
… or from the town's planning and zoning activities is properly chargeable to the area of the town outside of any … part-town and townwide portions of the general fund. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the payment of a … are a townwide or a part-town charge. The general rule is that all taxes for town purposes must be levied on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 97-9
… OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of Interest (negative impact of zoning change on board member's business) -- Zoning Changes (disclosure and recusal where negative impact on board member's business) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Changes (effect of negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 93-14
… v Town of Newburgh , 59 Misc 2d 540, 299 NYS2d 1007; In re Assessment of Water Tax In Water District No. 3 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 383-e of the RSSL provides a new 20-year plan, which is optional for Tier 5 members and Tier 6 members who joined … 383-f of the RSSL provides a new 25-year plan, which is optional for Tier 2 and 3 members. IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/overviewMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, … the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-plan