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Opinion 88-29
… however, holding that the "contract for sale, although in form concerning only the county, by implication also involves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29IV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and Pari-Mutuel Law. Other Taxes – Racing and Combative Sports Tax 30432 Racing Tax Tax imposed on admissions fees … Wagering and Pari-Mutuel Law. 30433 Authorized Combative Sports Tax Tax imposed on the gross receipts from ticket … broadcasting rights or digital streaming of a combative sports match or exhibition as prescribed in Article 19 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New … Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $201.3 billion as of … today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionOpinion 91-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty … to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United … his positions of trust with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and Fire Council to engage in flagrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate … in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds tracking the MSCI World ex-USA Climate Change Index, … enabling institutional investors such as retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other … To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the … New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland and many of its crops are dependent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programOpinion 89-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a fire district … see also Town Law, §174[6]), a town's code of ethics does not govern the activities of fire district officials. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… four times the 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New … will experience a loss in job income in the coming four weeks Source: U.S. Census Bureau, as of June 16 New York … month’s rent or mortgage payment or fear they may miss the next one 12% of New Yorkers did not have enough to eat at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human rights and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsInspector General
… staff. Fax 518-408-3931 Mailing Address Office of the State Comptroller Office of the Inspector General, 10th Floor 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Guidelines Establishment and … with internal control requirements; Review and advise on protocols regarding employee background checks and assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … and six elected councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations for fiscal year 2014 total approximately $18.2 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Palatine is located in Montgomery County and is governed by a five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. Background The Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of … Pine City Fire District No 1 Board Oversight 2017M166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Procurement (2017M-211)
… April 30, 2017. Background The Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in … RemsenburgSpeonk Union Free School District Procurement 2017M211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-procurement-2017m-211More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Career Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-plan