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Opinion 90-27
… or they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your … establishment of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and article 22-A of the Village Law (§22-2210 et seq. ) provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 96-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUILDING INSPECTOR -- Expenses (judgment … and townwide portions of the general fund. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the payment of a judgment … or activities funded on a townwide basis. July 1, 1996 James K. Riley, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Orangetown … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 2003-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … volunteer firefighter under this article shall be governed by the provisions of … section two hundred nineteen in the … shall be actuarially equivalent to each other." Thus, by its express terms, section 219(b) clearly limits the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdfDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by … support,” DiNapoli said. “With federal support, New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… continues to be a technology and innovation center of the City, with hubs for manufacturing and technology activity. … Theater and Kings Theatre. Barclays Center, the Coney Island Amusement Parks and the New York Aquarium are also … to meet residents’ food needs in the near-, medium- and long-term was launched. Immediate measures for food relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdf2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdfEnroll in a Pension Plan
Enroll in a Pension Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/2021/pdf/Enroll-in-a-Pension-Plan.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xlsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfThe Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - April 2009
In recent years, the number of affordable rental apartments in New York City has declined.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2010.pdfOpinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … the fire district, rather than the town. March 27, 1991 James L. Sapienza, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Macedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… System (PFRS). With more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries, and nearly 3,000 employers, … Fund to support the benefits earned by current and future retirees. It is the responsibility of the Comptroller to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellWhat Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-you