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Opinion 92-31
… ADVERTISING -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties … activities and financial reports. The village may not sell advertising space in such a newsletter. You ask whether … The current Village Law, which became effective in 1973, does not provide similar express statutory authority for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Opinion 97-20
… opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling and purchasing appliances for firehouse kitchen) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 94-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a tenant member of a public housing authority would have a conflict of … a residential management corporation which contracts with the housing authority to operate a federallyfunded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6Opinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … for the improvement (Town Law, §200[8], [10]); and, in the case of action by board motion, a permissive referendum (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 94-26
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … Establishment (by town within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on in BID) TOWNS … Municipal Law, §980-k refer back to the municipality which has established the district (see former General City Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 95-14
… the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Addiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction … To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports OASAS offers adequate guidance to providers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeSubway Wait Assessment
… did not include key subway stations such as Penn Station, 59th Street-Columbus Circle, and 14th Street. These stations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentDiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Monitoring System. The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated eight school districts in “significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… Preservation and Development (HPD) addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and … of penalties as appropriate. Our audit covered heat and hot water complaints received during NYC Fiscal Years (FY) … which includes the provision of adequate heat and hot water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… to Canada also declined by $3.8 billion due to tariffs. “Federal policies are driving foreign travelers away and … over the same period in 2024, compared to private sector job growth of 1% in all other industries in the state. … support to New York and how changes made by the federal government are affecting New York’s industries and economy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… in New York City increased by 1.4 percent to 167,800 workers, adding 2,300 jobs in 2014. While the industry is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… insecurity in New York declined by over 16 percent between 2008-2010 and 2017-2019. And despite the economic … FIGURE 1 – Rates of Food Insecurity, New York and U.S., 2008-2010 – 2019-2021 Source: USDA ERS Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1436
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2015. Legal Reference … Revenue Code Section 61, certain fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are … To inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1436-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1522
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1522-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2016Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… following school district audits have been issued. Elmira Heights Central School District – Nonresident Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Graded Rates – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The increase or decrease in the Retirement System graded rates depends on the gap between the System average rate and … rate will be set to the System average rate. Note: Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does … How graded rates for the NYSLRS Contribution Stabilization Program change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/graded-ratesElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC). Access to … the Authorizer’s Online Services account with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Online Services Bureau of Contracts … The Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edss