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Opinion 2006-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town … company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to the part-town general … Home Rule Law §10[1][ii][a][12][a]). 2 As such, in our opinion, the granting of a franchise to a cable company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 89-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … payments proposed to be made to town employees. You state that the town has established a self-insured health … gift of town funds in violation of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. Town Law, §27(1) provides that salaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 95-11
… the intent of the framers is to be first sought in the words and language employed and, if the words plainly and clearly express the sense of the framers, … effect should be given to all the statutory language, and words are not to be rejected as superfluous when they may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Opinion 90-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … our opinion as to the application of article 8, §6 of the State Constitution which provides an exclusion from the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 91-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of … to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current certification of the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… New York City’s transportation and warehousing sector … than the city’s private sector as a whole (73%), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York City’s economy moving. As goods continue to be moved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not approve a contract award by a public contracting entity 2 . The objective of the State procurement process is to facilitate each public contracting entity’s mission while protecting the interests of the State … the legal and/or factual basis of a public contracting entity’s contract award. Public contracting entities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… April, New York City released its $98.6 billion executive budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (FY 2022), … The Comptroller’s report notes the city plans to provide a general reserve of $300 million in FY 2022, about 0.4 percent … purpose, could reduce gaps to less than 4 percent of city-fund revenues, absent the budget risks. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a surplus of $1.6 billion in FY 2014, which will be used to help balance the $73.9 … FY 2015 budget, and out-year budget gaps of $2.6 billion in FY 2016, $1.9 billion in FY 2017 and $3.1 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos to 26 local governments in various counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… city’s expired labor contracts remains a question in the near future. Coupled with a target of $1 billion in labor … spending risks still exceed $600 million in FY 2023, and near $1 billion in FY 2025. In order to achieve long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingOpinion 89-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange … and conditions as shall be approved by such body, any real property owned by such... village ...; and any municipal corporation... may acquire or lease such real property as provided in this section. * * * [Emphasis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections and contract changes that led to … bathrooms as well as boiler upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the rising need for mental health services coincided with a loss of 990 beds, a 10.5% drop in capacity, in inpatient psychiatric … services are urgently needed to meet the rising demand for care,” DiNapoli said. “With the COVID pandemic behind us, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit, issued in January 2021, determined that for certain organizations that participate in NYSHIP, their employees may … more cost-effective options, because Civil Service, citing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) … out HIPAA exceptions that would allow it. Department of Health (Medicaid Program): Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… NHA is responsible for the general management and control of the school’s finances. NHA has not fully disclosed … employees to earn overtime while they worked from home. However, this is neither specifically authorized nor … totaling $8,513 while working at home. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… of Health $933,000 to Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research for stem cell research. $339,000 to the Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced that a self-described investor in … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I thank District Attorney Brown for this fourth and final guilty plea in the $12.4 … and his three co-defendants," said District Attorney Brown. "The public funds provided to Island Child Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsOpinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … A village board of trustees may not delegate its authority to make budget transfers between appropriations. VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 88-52
… and Sales (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases … in Contract (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases … of Interest (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52