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Opinion 88-28
… set forth in Public Officers Law, §70-a before it can be designated an "official newspaper" of a town pursuant … may not be designated an "official newspaper" (see, e.g., 1984 Opns St Comp, No. 84-58, p 73; 1981 Opns St … by Town Law, §64(11), it is necessary to determine where each newspaper is published to determine which of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in lost and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urged New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfOpinion 94-9
… forth certain conditions precedent to a newspaper making a claim for compensation for the publication of concurrent … may not be designated as an official newspaper or make a claim for payment of compensation for publication of local … July 22,1975). The language of the amendment, however, is stated in general terms and, on its face, clearly applies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… pandemic touched nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep … performed most of the overtime in 2020: The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the … Health) made up 25 percent of the workforce but accounted for 62.9 percent of overtime hours and 59.9 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020XII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding, the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should … agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding the agency must use its own Business Unit code on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… Financial Plan projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… fiscal year, according to the December cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state has … said. “However, revenue that is higher than anticipated today does not always mean flush times tomorrow. We will … fiscal year according to the December cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… coalition of 19 investors, today released letters written to four major corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia that failed to respond to an earlier request they use their influence to ensure the … State Comptroller DiNapoli released letters written to four corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on City's Preliminary Budget Proposal
… Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed budget clearly lays out his bold vision, … Mayor Bill de Blasios proposed budget clearly lays out his bold vision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-citys-preliminary-budget-proposalNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to achieve structural budget balance are essential, I applaud … the Legislature and our well-funded pension plan have made to strengthen the state’s cash position and reduce projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate … change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and its long-term investments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… the guilty plea of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, New Jersey, to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick faces a maximum penalty of 2 and … the guilty plea of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County New Jersey to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… recurring, and more difficult, solutions,” DiNapoli said. “Senator Schumer and the New York state congressional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a … possible pool. We will continue to urge the companies in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityOpinion 93-30
… v County of Orange , 85 AD2d 591, 444 NYS2d 713; City of Poughkeepsie v County of Dutchess , 88 AD2d 964, 451 NYS2d … Comp, 1977, p 126; see City of Newburgh , supra ; City of Poughkeepsie , supra ; County Law, §657-a). The case of … pursuant to the Sheriff's statutory mandate" ( Town of Poughkeepsie v County of Dutchess , 129 Misc 2d 312, 315-6, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… DiNapoli's office asked New Yorkers to participate in a survey regarding noise in New York City, as part of an … Community Boards and media disseminated and publicized the survey. Directly involving people in governance in this way … and priorities. More than 4,000 residents responded to the survey. Their responses offered valuable insight into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 90-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint … officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village mayor at a village board … board approval. You ask whether, under the Village Law, in the absence of the village mayor at the meeting of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… It has been estimated that 55 percent of the company’s sales involve products containing palm oil, such as Orville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oil