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Homeownership Rates in New York
… York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of … ethnic homeownership gaps that are higher than the nation, with Latino homeownership rates particularly low in our … Like New York, these states have high shares of housing with 10 or more units; in contrast, in almost all 13 states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… York, the limits have been circumvented too easily, often with little public discussion, and have led to a high and … practices. All state debt should be required to be issued with a level or declining debt service structure, be limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. State agencies and public authorities are … $25.9 million was overstated by $4 million (15 percent). In preparing reports to DED, the Authority did not make … adjustments for payments to MWBE prime contractors who in turn paid other MWBE contractors as subcontractors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesFort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… not have an opportunity to exercise its rights as provided in General Municipal Law. As of August 31, 2022, the three … not: Properly establish the equipment capital reserve fund in accordance with General Municipal Law. Develop a multiyear … Key Recommendations Establish capital reserve funds in compliance with General Municipal Law. Develop a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… such as food, clothing and shelter, or, alternatively, access to a minimum standard of living. Under the Official … 2020, at https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-reports-mobile . 12 U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 COVID-19 Household Pulse … Poverty: Lessons from Recent U.S. History , Rebecca M. Blank (Spring 2000). 20 For example, some scholars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village … County Sheriff’s Office. Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree. “Ms. Gilbert allegedly betrayed her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Appendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Online References United States General Services … at http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO: … Online References …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referencesVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the governing board of a municipal corporation or fire … necessary expenses for travel, meals, lodging and tuition. The law also requires specific approvals that vary depending on the location of the training school or course of instruction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersOpinion 89-48
… for work performed and/or materials provided in connection with the improvement of real property are held in the … custody of the county clerk and are indexed in accordance with subdivision 10 of section 37. The bonds should be … for work performed and/or materials provided in connection with the improvement of real property. Upon approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 2002-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when no improvement constructed and no debt outstanding) TOWN LAW §§195, 202-c: When a water district was established more … requirements, if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319
… amount. Active employees (including employees on a Leave With Pay or Paid Military Stipend Leave) receive the amount … Adjustments Time Entry earnings codes that are submitted with an amount will not be adjusted automatically. Therefore, … Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the exception of percentage-based dues and agency shop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-319-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increasePurchasing and Procurement Practices
… goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit covered the … a NYRA employee to select his company to do business with NYRA and receive payments totaling almost $200,000. We … goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesOpinion 91-25
… Municipal Law, §207-a(1) requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge Larry J. Schwartz to … pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli … get another check for the same amount. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownOpinion 98-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 91-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bid Specifications … is accompanied by a certified check or other security in accordance with the requirements contained in the plans and specifications or in the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Opinion 2001-3
… a village to use "profits" from village water rents to fund general village purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-28, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Schuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany, in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124State Agencies Bulletin No. 1807
… $120,000-$140,000* *The salaries for Commissioners in Tiers C and D will be authorized by the Executive and DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1807-january-1-2020-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… for an ordinary death benefit if a member dies while in active service (before retiring) . It is payable to the … death benefit, it must be explicitly stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation … or judicial separation, or include the requirement in the DRO. If a member remarries their ex-spouse, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefits