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Opinion 90-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … whether a village which abolishes its police department is still required to pay a police officer injured in the line … opinion, we concluded that the rights of a firefighter who is employed in a village fire department which is terminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… The state has made progress in making high-speed connections … services, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Reliable, high-speed … homes into schools and workplaces,” said DiNapoli. “The state has taken significant steps to make broadband available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career … According to a national non-profit entity that represents State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for … overseeing the delivery of CTE education programs in the State’s secondary school systems. The Department also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) spent $168 million more than projected on … shortage nationwide and in New York City, but Health + Hospitals has taken important and meaningful steps recently … Yorkers.” Following the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all H+H hospitals saw a decline in nurses between February 2020 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… , Noise in New York City Neighborhoods , released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise … said. "This report gathers data that could be used by state and city agencies to focus noise control efforts more … on noise provide useful information that enables city and state agencies to improve the quality of life for residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeTuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility
In 2010‐2011, New York State spent $869 million on the Tuition Assistance Program, which provided aid to 309,540 students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/highered-tuition-assistance-program-2012.pdfXIV.13.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… the voucher is used for the interest payment along with account code 59103 (prompt payment interest clearing). … in 'LP') to reclassify the charge from the clearing account code 59103, to the proper appropriation and interest account based on the account code on the original payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13a-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 2025 State of the City Address
… released the following statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 State of the City address: “New York City is … released the following statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams 2025 State of the City address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-2025-state-city-addressOpinion 89-45
… an hourly fee for services in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice … and an additional hourly fee in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the CPLR. We note … an hourly fee for services in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Complaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… (whether internal or external) in order to proactively address and prevent them. Further, weaknesses in CCRB’s … the statute of limitations, given the time it takes to address delays during investigations, these notifications may not occur timely enough for CCRB to effectively address such cases. Key Findings CCRB has made some progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Vanderbaan . “With the labor of Local 1000, 1034 Correlle Brand and Locals 104M,135T & 180M Anchor Glass, we will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… trainings. To carry out its responsibilities to ensure safe and efficient transportation of children, the Department … for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-follow“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… drops were in fourth grade math, with declines in average test scores that were double any other drops in the past 20 … Tracker through January 31, New York’s school districts have spent roughly 40 percent of these federal funds. The … et al., COVID-19 Learning Delay and Recovery: Where Do US States Stand? , McKinsey & Company, January 11, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with board policy and applicable statutory … cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in higher operational costs that would be passed onto …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental Shareowner Rights
The ability of shareowners to file shareholder proposals is a fundamental investor right first established by the federal government in 1942.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/joint-statement-on-shareowner-rights.pdfDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… with Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial diversity on its board. The … and women who purchase their products. When a board fails to be responsive to its shareholders, it is often symptomatic … today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has filed a shareholder proposal with Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardOpinion 99-10
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Energy Performance Contracts (maximum term) -- Term (maximum term for energy performance contracts) WORDS AND PHRASES -- … Whether the maximum term of an energy performance contract to be entered into by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10Opinion 95-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy … Whether the provisions of section 54a of the State Finance Law authorize the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections and contract changes that led to … bathrooms as well as boiler upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… has outlined policies, procedures, and guidance for Business Units when making payments to vendors doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policies