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Opinion 2002-5
… and areas may be made only after due notice and a public hearing. You ask whether a town may provide in its proposed … city, town or village, after due notice and a public hearing, may acquire the fee or any lesser interest, … is clear that a town, subject to due notice and a public hearing, may expend monies to acquire development rights for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York benefitted … to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or other one-time … level in at least two decades, primarily due to settlement money; Deposits of $126.4 million and $189.5 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… responses are confidential and there are no questions about citizenship or social security numbers. The deadline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsIX.6.C Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) – IX. Federal Grants
… Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) is an all-electronic payment and … receives immediate notification of approval or rejection for all online payment requests with the exception of those … relating to the ASAP accounts under their authority. For OSC-managed grants, please e-mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6c-automated-standard-application-payments-asapDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … conditions, even if their fiscal stress scores were low in the early days of the crisis.” The Fiscal Stress … have low liquidity, also known as “weak cash position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.3
… available to eligible employees from 04/01/2020 through 12/31/2020. In addition, per the New York State Department of … under the FEPSLA and EFMLA are scheduled to expire on 12/31/2020. Eligibility Criteria All employees are eligible for … credited with 100 work days between April 1 st and March 31 st in order to be eligible to receive a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18373-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that … tax revenue growth was uneven across the state, increasing 1.7 percent overall in the first six months of 2016. … for counties and cities, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/local-sales-tax-growth-2017.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … up 2 percent from last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileOpinion 89-63
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Fees (exemption from court fees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §52(1): A municipal housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Continuity of Operations Planning
… capability through tests, training, and exercises. Key Findings During our testing of a sample of 11 State … handle emergency or disaster situations more effectively. Key Recommendations Incorporate the results of our audit into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… of former state Senator Shirley Huntley and former executives of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeOpinion 91-13*
… the municipal corporation's obligation contingent on annual appropriations, although it is doubtful that a clause … rejected the argument that obligations contingent upon annual appropriations create unconstitutional debt. In N.Y.S. … since debt service on the bonds was payable only through annual appropriations by the Legislature, no debt was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Fulton Public Library – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-269)
… has access to the Library’s bank account to withdraw funds for payroll and fees. The Board does not audit claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/23/fulton-public-library-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-269Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… "The Trump Administration’s willful ignorance of climate … saving our planet shared by world leaders. As trustee of New York state's $192 billion pension fund I have sought out … made in Paris." Background Comptroller DiNapoli has taken ground breaking actions to promote solutions to climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller … The savings for taxpayers are significant . In 2021 alone, OSC rejected 1,559 contracts and related transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsXII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… 30 days for most vendors, 15 days for qualified Small Business vendors). When the State fails to pay the vendor by … State agencies can access https://nys-ogs.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2322 and select the 15 Day Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestOpinion 2024-1
… private benefit. December 5, 2024 Dana L. Salazar, Esq., Corporation Counsel City of Troy Endnotes 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Franklin Square Public Library - Claims Audit (2018M-48)
… Library officials generally agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/08/24/franklin-square-public-library-claims-audit-2018m-48Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… report, Selected Performance Measures (Report 2018-S-18 ). About the Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in … effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growth