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Opinion 88-56
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner … with the district, does not have a prohibited conflict of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the … with the district would have a prohibited conflict of interest in contracts between the firm and the district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 88-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … municipality or fire district shall continue to pay any difference between the disabled fireman's regular salary or wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 89-53
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES--Recipients … enactment of chapter 293 of the Laws of 1988, two court cases addressed the question of how foreign fire insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-53DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, the federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to … to create a more transparent, understandable process for reporting finances, they must improve the systems and … but also in his efforts to shore up New York City's financial base. As part of New York State's Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released today found … I, ESSER II and ESSER III. School districts in New York state received a total of more than $14 billion from the … substantial loss of learning nationally and in New York state and New York City. State standardized tests for grades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in … spending will increase. All Funds spending in SFY 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, an increase of $12.5 … billion in SFY 2024-25. State Operating Fund spending is expected to grow 9.3%, continuing a recent trend of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… with New York state by developing this customized method for reducing their portfolio's carbon emissions in a manner … moves, the world moves too. We look forward to seeing the positive changes this will spur in future company actions.” … investment capital flows toward clean energy and away from high polluting fossil fuel energy. This announcement helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… students apply to NYCPS’ high school programs across NYC by submitting one application in which they may select up to 12 programs. 2 A single school can have multiple school programs (e.g., … To match student applicants to school programs, NYCPS uses a deferred acceptance matching algorithm (algorithm) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmAbout the Academy
… testing preliminary data for the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). Joe graduated from the State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyXVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… and are discussed in greater detail later in this section. Governmental Funds General Fund Federal Special Revenue Funds … fund types is necessary for a complete understanding of governmental accounting. A discussion of the fund types used … classification of a fund to a fund group, follow below. GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES These are the funds through which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… schools. The act requires school districts to establish a code of conduct, mandates training and instruction for … districts, the department has not reviewed or verified what it has collected or monitored school districts’ … submitting building plans to local law enforcement, SED does not have any assurance that this requirement is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningOpinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and paid pursuant to sections 1349(2)(e) and (f) are distributable to and held in the custody of the district … department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue. You also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Opinion 88-64
… and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public housing authority to provide employee health and dental benefits) … Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… the year must equal the prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the … be emailed to the respective payroll offices. Members who have an OVP or Q06-Q23, QC0 or QC1 balance for calendar year … for Members who meet the following criteria and who do not appear on any of the exception listings: Members who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… automatic processing of the 2021 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. … change during the year, the total earnings received for the year must equal the composite statutory salary, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… calculation must be included on the General Comments page. Removal of Members Members Removed from the Payroll in … 19C If a member does not serve through 12/31/2022 and the removal transaction is effective and reported in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… include a justification of need for the equipment. Cost/price is a fundamental part of the needs evaluation and can … of the State Finance Law provide that cost may include the price of the good being purchased and can include the … limited to, costs or savings associated with construction, energy use, maintenance, operation, and salvage or disposal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2391
… payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, … in Administration Pay Period 20C, paychecks dated 12/31/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Departments 04210 and 04220 … who serve only part of the year but are active on 12/31/2025 are also eligible for a year end adjustment in the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2391-2025-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature