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DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, reflecting better budgeting … burden." DiNapoli estimates that projected out-year gaps for the fiscal years ending in 2016 through 2018 average $2.5 … well-funded state pension system as one of the reasons for the upgrade. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingOpinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 88-71
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… TOWN LAW, §§202-b, 215[5], 216: A town board may delegate to a separate board of commissioners of a water district … governed by article 13 of the Town Law the authority to purchase real property in connection with an increase or improvement of facilities. Prior to such delegation, the town board must call and conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9The Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … 9.2% and 7.8% growth respectively, with the population in all five boroughs increasing overall more than it did in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… happen. It is likely that the city would lose $305 million annually beginning in FY 2018 if a provision in the ACA that … difficult times. The general reserve stands at $1 billion annually beginning in FY 2018, and the city has set aside $250 million annually in its Capital Stabilization Reserve. It has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the … In recent years, water systems around the country have been shown to be vulnerable to cyberattacks and physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued: Town of Coventry – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Chenango County) The … for and submitted to the town board. Town of Owego – Water Fund Operations (Tioga County) Town officials did not … $70,000 of lost revenue for the town. All 51 water bill adjustments reviewed, totaling $233,400, were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the … authorized the issuance of up to $5 billion in borrowings for State cash flow relief, consisting of a $2 billion line … next five years, declining to $4 billion in SFY 2025-26. For the second year in a row, the SFY 2021-22 Enacted Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtOpinion 90-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 88-52
… individually or as a member of a board, has the power or duty to: (a) negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). The term "contract" for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to … the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … sick and vacation leave time when they leave district employment by almost $178,000. The district’s remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46 who meet the … Empl Work Percent on the Job Data/Job Information page in effect prior to the leave. All other employees (including … receive an amount based on the employee’s percentage in effect on the eligibility date. The full payment amount is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … and Community Supervision: $1,200 Deputy Superintendent for Security Services 2 007977 Deputy Superintendent for Security Services 3 007978 Correction Captain 007930 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 93-14
… County , 235 AD 566, 258 NYS 690; see also 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-30, p 56; 1987 Opns St Comp, No. 87-64, p 96; … 295 NYS2d 490, involving property owners who are precluded from receiving services paid for with ad valorem levies). … found in the provisions of the former Village Law actually required a village to extend its water system upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 97-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of … 806: A village board member who has a financial interest in a business which may be negatively impacted by a zoning … by the board should publicly disclose his or her interest in the matter. If the potential negative financial impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… (judgment arising from his or her actions) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-town Charges (payment of judgment arising from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… if the officer or employee, individually or as a member of a board, has the power or duty to: (a) negotiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8