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Opinion 2001-14
… agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in … agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) GENERAL … agreement does not constitute a "contract" within the meaning of section 800 of the General Municipal Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… for 21 percent of operating revenues during the financial plan period, compared with 17 percent in 2014. The MTA’s current four-year financial plan extends through calendar year 2019. While the MTA … before the recession, despite gradual gains. Bridge and tunnel crossings have increased with job growth in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified … attendance policies and documentation of actions taken by these districts to address students who were identified as … department's system accurately reflects the data reported by school districts, charter schools and BOCES; Provide clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 92-7
… incurred in the operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special … on the entire financial circumstances of the firefighter and his or her family, that the firefighter is indigent and … afflicts body or mind; especially, the partial removal of pain, grief, want, care, anxiety, toil, or anything …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… across the State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers the program and … Morris branch is now a designated BDD branch eligible for State deposits. BDD applications by eligible financial … to the New York State Department of Financial Services for recognizing the Butternut Valley as a Banking Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… how New York City generates revenue for items such as construction permits, community college fees and taxi … licenses, some of which have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels,” DiNapoli said. “A number of miscellaneous revenues … many fines, fees, and charges to understand their impact on revenue stability and resident affordability.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … Retirement Fund Fund is investing $7 million £5 million in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… Purpose To provide information regarding this procedural change. Affected Employees Employees represented by … to Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2006 which provides for a change to the rules governing Longevity Payments for … To provide information regarding this procedural change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… Groenwegen, who is retiring. His salary is $188,000. A photo of Sheingold is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession grow. Inflation is still too high, and New … to the state budget, but will be depleted by the end of the financial plan. New York needs to fund essential programs and services that support quality of life in our state, while also ensuring the long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… benefit corporation which offers assistance, including commercial loans and exemptions from certain taxes, to … to the affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made commercial loans of its own money without statutory … consistent with statutory requirements. Cease making commercial loans directly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardPember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding the maintenance of Foundation funds. Although the Foundation Agreement stipulates that the Library/Museum can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with … using the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document Preparation: To process a payment to a military … consider the United States Postal Service’s guidelines and restrictions on processing mail to military addresses, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressTown of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for … January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background The Town of Minetto is located in Oswego County, is approximately 6 … Town of Minetto Financial Condition 2013M284 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background The Village of Spencer is located in Tioga County and has approximately 800 … Village of Spencer Financial Condition 2013M119 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119