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Opinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … §60.10: A prospective appointee to fill a vacancy in the office of town supervisor who is an officer and stockholder … whether a prospective appointee to fill a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 91-58
… that referenda which are neither authorized nor required by statute are improper and without effect and that municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 92-33
… of the district to expend annually a maximum of $20,000 to pay for services to promote the district "as the place for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33State Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 of the … however, such employee may submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. … will allow agencies to pull all employees by Department ID, hired on or after January 1, 2023, who do not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last … double-digit declines in the earlier months (April - June) of the pandemic. Total local government collections in 2020 … responders on the job and help implement the delivery of the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberLead Contamination of State Armories
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected The audit covers the period January 1 2015 through March 12 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and … and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect … would remain janitorial supervisors and oversee the work of NYCSSS’ approximately 7,500 custodial staff (e.g., … no system in place to record and measure the quality of how well its buildings are being cleaned and maintained. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to … “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and create jobs, especially now as we … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… assessment that evaluated each company’s transition strategies, capital expenditures, and greenhouse gas … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesOpinion 89-49
… Goldman , Practice Commentaries, McKinney's Cons. Laws of NY, Book 58A, SCPA, §1414, p 355, noting that although SCPA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49Oversight of the Nourish New York Program
… (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and … surplus agricultural products. This audit covered Nourish NY spending from May 2020 through March 2022, and considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 of the … however, such employee may submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. … will allow agencies to pull all employees by Department ID, hired on or after January 1, 2023, who do not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… of their sentence, they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for, among other things, ensuring that EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State … and served 5,969 EOP participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key … Key Recommendations Ensure that campuses participating in EOP are using EOP funds for allowable purposes under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better … for many important disability-related benefits. I want to thank County Executive Molinaro for his commitment … program." "The NY ABLE program is another great example of how to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY' for those with special needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… be used “as is” or as a template to create a determination form specific to the Business Unit’s needs. … IRS determine the worker’s classification by filing IRS Form SS-8. Attachment C – IRS Publication 963, Chapter 4, … to process these payments, the AC 3253-S Claim for Payment form must be completed and maintained by the funding Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeOpinion 88-14
… AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Trust and Agency Funds (transfer of abandoned property to) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS -- Unclaimed Funds (county prisoners) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Opinion 2006-4
… to mean a national banking association (see 12 USC §21 et seq .) or a corporation, other than a trust company, … DelliBovi, President, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, April 23, 2003). The Court of Appeals, however, has noted … 186, 524 NYS2d 409, footnote 4; Matter of Delmar Box , 309 NY 60, 67; see also Pena v Robles , 2006 NY Slip Op 51020U, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 1.11 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2016, with an … quarter and, barring a significant downturn, is headed for a successful year. We continue to focus on prudent, … on June 30, 2016 with an overall return of 2 percent for the three-month period and an estimated value of $181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-results