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Opinion 92-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- … may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held on county fairgrounds during the running of the fair, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to make progress on bringing back riders, but ridership … service — safety, reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA continues to make progress on bringing back riders but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of State: Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42) The department generally complies with … cards, and maintaining an accurate registry of security guard applicants. However, the department lacks sufficient … where the department inappropriately renewed security guard registrations for security guards with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 94-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services … from imposing fees upon users of emergency or general ambulance services provided by a village fire department and … ask whether a village board may impose fees upon users of ambulance services provided by the emergency first aid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 90-22
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for municipal water utility) PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, §§89- 1 , … section. [Emphasis added] Because of the above exemption for municipal water utilities and because there is nothing in … Although there is no specific statutory authorization for the investment of moneys of others held by a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Required Documentation
… by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 2000-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … service) -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm); (town attorney or town attorney's law firm … a prohibited interest in a preexisting contract between the town and his or her law firm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 89-50
… Art. VIII, §1: A town may expend moneys to pay for an improvement on private property to alleviate a … under the circumstances, the town may expend moneys to pay for the improvements necessary to alleviate the drainage … drains, culverts, ditches, sluices and other channels for the passage of water for the purpose of drainage and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Equine Health and Safety
… pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian Gaming, the State lottery (including video lottery terminals), and charitable gaming. The Commission was … merged the Racing and Wagering Board with the Division of Lottery to form a single State agency. The Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… In addition, district officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of Maryland Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public Library
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… is responsible for most of New York’s programs to protect wildlife, natural resources and environmental quality. DEC … of 3,779 FTEs in SFY 2007-08. Staffing in programs such as enforcement, air and water quality management, and solid and … funds dedicated to the environment – the Environmental Protection Fund and the Hazardous Waste Oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … reserve. Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The revenue news for New York was positive for the first quarter,” … Entity Tax (PTET), which allows certain taxpayers to make business tax payments rather than personal income tax … last year, and $61.1 million higher than DOB anticipated. Business taxes totaled $6.8 billion, over double those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… conditions, and recipient responsibilities. Recipients submit reimbursement requests for expenses and narrative reports on a quarterly basis. These reports summarize the services rendered during the quarter and should … 2022, the Department granted 90 Program awards totaling $7.77 million to 57 different entities. During this period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of … To determine whether the Division of State Police Division submitted timely a quality Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals tested (142 selected employees and all eight elected officials), 14 employees and one elected official did … elected officials), three elected officials, including the sheriff and two coroners, did not complete the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… in NYSPO. Background: Maintaining up-to-date addresses for employees enables New York State to provide high quality payroll services. Addresses are used for such critical tasks as direct employee contact, mailing … PayServ contains correct and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to improve the timeliness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while … acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been billed and the taxpayer … is considered delinquent, and the Department may initiate collection actions through its Civil Enforcement Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… Union Pacific and Centerpoint Energy – have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request … stockholders’ meeting. “Investors have the legal right to know how corporate dollars are being spent in the … said. “These companies should be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose their political expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spending