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Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (custody of forfeiture … COUNTY LAW, §§550, 700: Forfeiture moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… city needs to continue to prioritize helping young people find jobs to support upward mobility and build the city’s talent … their female counterparts, but they have been slower to find jobs post pandemic. While the unemployment rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… its transit assets (e.g. bridges, tunnels, commuter rail cars, subway cars, signals and stations) to determine their condition. The … of the subway system has improved since 1982. Subway cars now travel, on average, 150,000 miles between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from the Retirement System. Before you apply, you should be … compensation (457) or tax-sheltered annuity (403-b) plan through your current employer that causes your loan to … significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once every three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 95-22
… the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-7, p 15; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-120, p 151; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 2002-4
… the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town. You indicate that the banks of the … the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… additional controls are necessary. NYSERDA established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to … timeframe. However, 1,568 projects not only have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do … nor do OGS staff verify the mandatory qualifications. Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… harmed, and it now faces lawsuits, possible loss of gaming licenses and other potential regulatory sanctions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingOpinion 89-6
… 83-181, p 228; 1973 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] p 147; Gregori v Ace 318 Corp. , 134 Misc 2d 871, 513 NYS2d 621 [NYCoCiv, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services … Authority – Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2024-F-16) Under the … implementing two, and not implementing five. Empire State Development – Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift … property. DiNapoli urges recipients to read the fine print for details about the fees and expiration dates on any cards … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. Gift cards cannot expire within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… of 10 counties found that some did not adequately test the accuracy of retail prices or test scanners, scales and devices used to price, weigh or measure goods at grocery stores, gas stations and other retail locations to make sure that consumers were paying the correct price, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to … a coherent strategy or made a concerted effort to provide financial literacy education and information to the public. … should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… A bank account may need to be opened and maintained by an agency for revenue collections, cash advances, or other … of the State Finance Law requires that ALL monies received by any state officer or persons receiving moneys shall be deposited in a bank or trust company approved by the State Comptroller. Upon this mandatory approval, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Monitor the budget-to-actual results throughout the year and amend the budget prior to exceeding appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Town of Pelham - Information Technology (2019M-77)
… Town officials did not provide IT security awareness training for individuals who used Town IT assets. Town Board … Provide employees with annual IT security awareness training. Adopt comprehensive IT policies that address … all IT policies to officials, employees and the IT consultant. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/09/town-pelham-information-technology-2019m-77NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… according to annual estimates released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street’s … New York City’s securities industry will help shore up state and city budgets that are strained by steep declines in … industry accounted for 18 percent ($15.1 billion) of state tax collections in state fiscal year (SFY) 2020 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Monitoring System was implemented in 2013 to keep the public informed about the factors impacting local … In January, DiNapoli also issued fiscal stress scores for school districts and found 31 school districts in some level … reduced or less predictable revenues, while protecting public health and minimizing cuts to their own workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresGarrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… District (District) officials secured the District’s network user accounts, established physical controls and … officials did not adequately secure the District’s network user accounts, establish physical controls, maintain … in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network user accounts (35 percent) were no longer needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Opinion 91-57
… 7, 1992 Gerard Fishberg, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Garden City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57