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Opinion 95-7
… (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL … (authority of district governed by separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); … district, may, by a majority vote, authorize the district to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… “Just as local governments are receiving their final round of federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, they … said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… the statewide rate of 21 percent. The Comptroller’s fiscal profile of the city also highlighted: Previous fiscal … designation category. For a copy of the Plattsburgh fiscal profile visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) … to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required Such training should address recognition of … to all staff for the 202021 school year by September 15 2020 per New York State Education Department SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over … in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March 2020,” DiNapoli said. “Combined with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report released today by New York State … year, but $28.8 million lower than updated projections due to weaker sales tax collections in February. Business tax … was in federal receipts ($1.1 billion), primarily due to the timing of reimbursements. Miscellaneous receipts ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… claims have been audited and approved. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… in costs exceeding approved levels or in the allocation of money year after year that historically has not been expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… or purpose for which the information was collected, any form number, the approximate dates involved, and the event or … shall be no fee charged for (1) inspection of records; (2) search for records; or (3) record certification (see 2 NYCRR Part 111.4[a][5] and [6]). OSC reserves the right to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-782
… updated as provided below. Job Title Bargaining Unit New Biweekly Rate Assistant Chief Architect TG $37.01 Assistant Chief Engineer TG $37.01 … Media Design Specialist (FT & H) SJ $35.01 University Architect TG $37.01 University Assistant Architect TG $37.01 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-782-district-council-37-dc37-local-375-dues-increaseDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … resiliency projects on-time following Superstorm Sandy in 2012. “Severe weather is becoming more common and a … Authority (MTA) oversees the LIRR, which serves about 200,000 customers on weekdays. The LIRR has 700 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit … improvement from 2013 when contracts were late 87 percent of the time, a review of the trend for more than two decades indicates that late …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsOpinion 88-47
… You ask whether a six-year statute of limitations would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 … Harbor … Whether a sixyear statute of limitations would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Opinion 89-18
… approved by the state board shall be a state charge upon audit by the comptroller. Travel and other actual and … education are required, shall also be a state charge upon audit by the comptroller. Candidates for certification as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 89-13
… Bidding (purchase of used equipment from private entity) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Taxes – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… 1, 2023. The 5.1 percent increase in Consumption and Use Taxes was due, in part, to continued inflation partially … offset by the impact of the suspension of sales and excise taxes on motor fuel from June 1 to December 31, 2022. The … limit on federal itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by imposing a tax on the business entity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/taxesDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
Attrition outpaces hiring among New York Citys municipal workforce which could have an impact on critical city services and programs according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recession