Search
Opinion 95-18
… to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) VILLAGES -- Powers … to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL LAWS -- … maintenance fee in lieu of annual assessment in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) -- Fees (imposition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18The 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: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural … Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and the threats posed …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… entity creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term … entity creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services as well as its longterm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Ardsley Union … exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave time when they … finance operations. Because the district adopted budgets with overly conservative expenditure estimates, unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-44
… §5-508[3]) VILLAGE LAW, §5-508: The compensation proposed to be paid to members of a village board of trustees which must be … of public hearing on the tentative budget refers only to the salary, or fixed, periodic cash consideration, … Whether the compensation referred to in section 55083 is limited to salary or must also include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a … benefit as a result of that contract. That interest is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as … the interest be disclosed in writing and included in the official record of the governing board's proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 88-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers and employees who are … held by the county for the college will have an interest in the purchase contract. The interest must be disclosed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52DiNapoli: 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-gamingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandums dated 10/15/2021 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandums dated 10/13/2020 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 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 97-9
… village board members must recuse themselves in connection with a proposed zoning change, under consideration by the … officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct … is not prohibited, General Municipal Law, §803 requires, with certain exceptions, that the interest be disclosed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 93-14
… may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a … the cost of operation and maintenance, they are assessed for the capital costs of the district. You ask whether the … the pro rata cost of original installation" (119 NYS at p 26; see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-453, unreported; 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 91-8
… of executing the district's bonds and issuing checks for the payment of principal and interest, and has no other … General Municipal Law, §800[2]). An interest in a contract is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as … interest. The written disclosure must be included in the official record of the governing board's proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not always perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before approving payments, and the treasurer paid … should not have approved 90 claims totaling $125,562. Town of Horseheads – Claims Auditing (Chemung County) The board did not conduct a thorough audit of claims to ensure that individual claims contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… totaled nearly $62.7 billion through Jan. 31, a decline of $658.3 million or 1 percent from the same period last … watching closely to see if revenues meet the Division of the Budget's projected growth." Through the first 10 months of the fiscal year, All Funds receipts totaled nearly $126.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Greenport … District – Budgeting (Sullivan County) Budget estimates for revenues and expenditures have not been aligned with … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0