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Opinion 97-1
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 2000-21
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … the Town Law provides as follows: The town board of a town or the town boards of more than one town, and the board of trustees of an incorporated village or the boards of trustees of more than one incorporated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the period from April 2009 to August 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting … flooding due to heavy rain, which is harder to predict in terms of timing and location of impact. Therefore, … corrosion of Transit’s infrastructure and equipment. In September 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in … federal aid, allowed people to either start a business or expand by providing services more easily online.” The … of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city likely explains the large gap in growth. Still, small businesses with fewer than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… subway station inspections. Auditors reviewed records for 10 priority "A" defects that were identified by station … including snow in the station and a clogged drain. For two defects, auditors found that information was … action had been taken. Auditors also reviewed records for 30 priority "B" defects and found that four were repaired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsOpinion 88-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -- Financing of (bank line of credit unauthorized) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 93-30
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties … If, after an individual is arraigned by the village justice court and committed by order of the court to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt. The report examines both public and … Degrees and Return on Investment Outcomes related to earning a degree, including salaries upon graduation, are more positive for New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is a disaster event. This process requires the participation … in New York State, immediate response by State agencies is necessary. Agencies have the ability to act quickly once … Agency (FEMA), State Agencies, DHSES and FEMA determine what work needs to be accomplished and create project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … communities all over the state. New York needs to examine how it’s using current housing resources while taking more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkVillage of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets for the sewer fund and took appropriate action to maintain the … of fund balance to be maintained in each of the Village’s funds. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 7,070. … press-numbered receipts. Money was not always remitted in a timely manner. Financial reports were not prepared and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… appropriately managed the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2016 through September 19, 2017. … of the Mayor and six Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $7.7 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255More About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… leave public service before you meet the age requirement for a service retirement benefit (vested retirement … your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or, if eligible, after you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… leave public service before you meet the age requirement for a service retirement benefit (vested retirement … your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or, if eligible, after you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliTown of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… if the Board ensured financial transactions were accounted for timely and accurately and leave accrual balances were … disbursements. The Comptroller did not properly account for Town operations timely or accurately. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … fire protection services to the Town. Expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately $10,000. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… oversight of the District’s cash disbursements process for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2013. … Fire Commissioners. The District’s operating expenditures for the audit period totaled approximately $6.7 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… examine the District’s controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $78,248 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37