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Opinion 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-88-71Opinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Debt – 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-disastersState 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-designatedDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … rate of 51% on gross gaming revenues, New York joins Rhode Island and New Hampshire in levying the highest rate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingOpinion 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-planX.4.C Contacts – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… contacts, but only one primary contact. When the vendor is created, the primary contact is the contact on the vendor’s Substitute W-9 form. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4c-contactsIII.1 Statewide Financial System (SFS) Overview – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Program (Program) through a partnership among the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Treasury Division of the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF/Treasury), the Division of Budget … System Program through a partnership among the Office of the State Comptroller the Treasury Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii1-statewide-financial-system-sfs-overviewNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Shareholder Rule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, today issued the following statement regarding the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today issued the following statement regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-shareholder-rule