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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … reporting. Auditors were also critical of NYPA’s efforts to monitor whether customers met job targets. It allowed 12 … applicant scores when it distributed lowcost power to companies according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 89-59
… Systems, Inc. v O'Rourke , 134 Misc 2d 45, 509 NYS2d 988, mod 129 AD2d 76, 516 NYS2d 940). In reconciling provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 88-47
… statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§902, 1422: The enforcement of liens for unpaid … would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 through 1978 that were levied before village tax enforcement was undertaken by the county. You have raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Opinion 89-18
… recoupment of alleged overpayments mistakenly made in the form of vacation pay to which the teacher was not entitled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 89-13
… furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner prescribed by section 103. … therein and, therefore, does not provide an exception for purchases of used equipment from private sources (33 Opns … 1958, p 439). Further, there is no other similar exception for purchases of used equipment from private entities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … district officials developed a more cost-effective way to provide special education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … their homes,” DiNapoli said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local … recovery.” DiNapoli’s report noted that some changes made to New York’s foreclosure process to help borrowers avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 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-95-7Opinion 91-42
… custody of moneys presently held by the fire department for the acquisition of firefighting equipment. The moneys … §10-1008). Moneys paid to the village fire department as, for example, membership dues, foreign fire insurance tax … funds from the department to the village treasurer for investment purposes. While municipal corporations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42DiNapoli: 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 providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State … NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991. Over that time, the majority of contracts have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… 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. The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings … Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, Postal Inspector in … Service, New York Division, announced the arrest of BAKARE DOUKOURE, SANNEH TUNKARA, and LASSANA SYLLA on mail fraud and identity theft charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… totaled $1.4 billion, up $530 million from May of last year. “For the second straight month, local sales tax … York’s local governments rebound from the effects of last year’s revenue shortfalls.” The extraordinary growth in … million. Every county outside of New York City also saw year-over-year collections for May grow by double digits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: 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-darkDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an … Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies … service which followed. In September, the Mayor ordered New York City agencies to cut spending by 3% in FY 2023 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to two percent for a second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… DAY 1 DAY 150 DAY 180 Term of Office / Appointment Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaWhen Employees Retire – When Employees Retire
… by submitting final payment and service information to NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire