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DiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic report … hope this report provides the borough’s elected officials, business community and social service providers with helpful … job growth numbers, and record levels of taxable business sales. However, there are many areas which demand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesOpinion 88-11
Whether the proposed sale of this property to a local incorporated volunteer fire company must be authorized by the State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Opinion 95-8
… the custody of the chief fiscal officer, was passed by the Assembly in 1994 (see Assembly Bill No. 8338) and reintroduced in the Assembly in 1995 (see Assembly Bill No. 1582). We also note, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Opinion 91-52
… to observe (see, e.g., Randolph McNutt v Eckert , 257 NY 100; Gerzof v Sweeney , 16 NY2d 206, 264 NYS2d 376). Based … Mechanical, Inc. v City of New York , Supreme Court, NY County, NY Law Journal, 3/1/88, p 7, col. 1 and A.I. Smith v Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Education Department – Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-21) Under … is responsible for enforcing a requirement for mental health education in schools. An initial audit, issued in … Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) For Medicaid recipients enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2011-1
Whether an IDA may hire individuals as IDA employees and assign them to serve as the staff of notforprofit development corporations and similar entities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Mitchell-Lama developments in the city with about 46,902 apartments. The city’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) … nails, mold and peeling paint were found inside vacant apartments. Cracks were also observed in the foundation of … window guards and doorknobs were found inside vacant apartments and common areas. Unsafe building façade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Basis Date SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides guidance to agencies on how the Basis Date impacts the Schedule Due and Discount Due fields using … System (SFS). In the SFS, the Payment Terms Basis Date Type field (“Basis Date”) in the location tab on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing … take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what you’ll need to submit, … your standard workday). Then, the number of sick leave days is divided by 260, which is the number of workdays in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementOpinion 2005-4
… unemployment insurance reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-m, 6-p; EDUCATION LAW §§1804(6)(c), 1951: A BOCES is subject to the permissive referendum requirements of General Municipal Law §6-p for the transfer of monies from an unemployment … permissive referendum requirements of General Municipal Law 6p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… districts to establish an internal audit function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the oversight … Audit Committee Charter Template All italicized sample wording represents statutory requirements contained in … Law §§2116-b and 2116-c. All other (non-italicized) sample wording should be tailored or modified to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 91-1
… but not limited to a soil conservation district, to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security … each type of work and provide for separate awards to the lowest responsible bidder for each category or a single award to the overall lowest responsible bidder, whichever, in the discretion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… increasing participation in SNAP and other programs,” said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel . “AARP New York is calling on the Governor to require ‘data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York … In March 2023 the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens economy is booming, setting employment records in each … Borough President Melinda Katz, the future looks bright.” Queens added 110,500 private sector jobs between 2009 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When serving in your public … of your municipality must come before your own. In fact and appearance, your actions and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is … Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 2007-1
… do not have the functional capability to ride fixed-route buses due to a disability. The bus companies would … individuals with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems (49 CFR §37.3). To be deemed comparable to fixed route service, a complimentary paratransit system must meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 92-33
… must be procured in accordance with the municipality's procurement policies and procedures. You ask whether an … of commerce for publicity services (see, e.g., 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-94, p 17; 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-27, … alike to all towns (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5], [12]). Since the park district is deemed a special district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… Almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to 12.8% of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Almost 27 million New Yorkers or 139 of the states population lived in poverty in 2021 compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… these properties are managed responsibly and that tenant apartments are safe, well-maintained, and affordable.” The … 92 Mitchell-Lama developments in the city with 46,787 apartments and is responsible for ensuring that managing … 2019 through April 2025 and reviewed a total of 1,076 apartments across five buildings. Unsafe Conditions Found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditions