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Opinion 88-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of commissioners, the town board is required to cause a map and plan of the proposed improvement, together with an … by the State of New York (Town Law, §202-b[1]). When the map, plan and estimate have been completed, the town board …
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 … moving forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ongoing … were also leaving the city, largely for other parts of New York and New Jersey. Looking just at domestic migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… and rolling back securities industry regulations. The full impact of these changes cannot be quantified at this …
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
… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … and casualties, impacting public health and economic vitality. In recent years, water systems around the country …
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 town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The clerk did not accurately record … attributed to the deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted in an … calculated correctly resulting in approximately $70,000 of lost revenue for the town. All 51 water bill adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… capacity to finance capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of … issuances (in both SFYs 2020-21 and 2021-22) from the caps on debt outstanding and debt service, as well as removing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit … Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which determines station conditions by surveying “structural” components — … serious defects. NYCT data also showed that 27 percent of station components — such as ceilings or columns — needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… $27.6 billion in 2010, which would be second only to 2009 when the industry benefited from federal bailouts and … Comptroller has revised his estimate of the growth in the 2009 bonus pool from 17 percent to 27 percent. DiNapoli also … year on record after the $61.4 billion record set in 2009, which was fueled by federal bailouts, low interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New … budgetary improvements since the Great Recession to put it on solid financial footing, and the result is that the … scope of State Operating Funds. The Financial Plan relies on $3.6 billion in temporary resources, excluding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingOpinion 90-44
… exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of … whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits. Section 5-508 of the Village Law is a part of article 5 of the Village Law, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 88-52
… and Sales (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases … in Contract (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases … of Interest (community college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 89-60
… within the town. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to … and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in … or agreement with a municipality (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). Since it appears that the home inspections in this …
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
… in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With the … noted a 26% increase in problem gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from …
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
… today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , Cobleskill-Richmondville Central … today announced his office completed audits of the Ardsley Union Free School District Babylon Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… – 008001 Division of Military and Naval Affairs: $52 Airport Firefighter 3 – 008010 Training and Safety Officer 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Director, Division of Law Enforcement 001329 Director, Forest Ranger Services 017698 Assistant Director, Forest Ranger Services 017699 Office of Parks, Recreation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 93-14
… part of a property owner, a county may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a county sewer district to extend the sewer system to serve additional properties … Whether property owners have the right to compel the county to extend the sewer system to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 97-9
… the board member is not merely speculative and more than de minimis, the board member should not participate in the … a financial interest in a similar business, owned by his son. You further state that the proposed zoning change would … impacted by the zoning change and the other board member's son owns such a business and the board member has a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… the town was liable, under the provisions of 42 USC §1983, for damages resulting from the revocation of the building … or a part-town charge. The general rule is that all taxes for town purposes must be levied on the whole area of the … requires or permits any given expenditure to be paid for from taxes levied only on the unincorporated area of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the secretarytreasurer of a fire district would have a conflict of interest if he or she were to purchase bonds to be issued by the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8