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Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 97-18
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of real property of a county sewer district) -- Real Property (sale of real property of county sewer district) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Real Property (sale of real property of a county sewer district) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2018
New York City’s economy is strong and continues to post solid job gains. It added 715,000 jobs between 2009 and 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2018.pdfNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID19 pandemics impact on the States labor force was more severe than in other states the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… warehousing and office sectors, but retail, restaurants, construction and tourism continue to lag the national … city’s economic recovery is more robust and inclusive of all New Yorkers.” Comptroller DiNapoli monitors several … vital to the city’s comeback and provides monthly updates on the New York City Industry Sector Dashboards , which he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… are on call every third weekend. Can they claim all of that time because they cannot do other things? What do I do … to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of activities. What if an official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOpinion 92-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subdivisions on private roads open to public traffic. You state that there are residential subdivisions in the town … and Traffic Law is applicable and uniform throughout the State, and prohibits municipalities from enacting conflicting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 88-37
… -- Periods of Probable Usefulness (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), … the purchase of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of … was in service for a year or more. If, therefore, police cars are to be purchased to replace similar police cars which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Report 2021-S-39 ). About the … is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that it’s suitable for people to drink. Its Bureau of Water Supply Protection assists with water system security, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… §317.1 Background Whereas, Sections 74 and 374 of the Retirement and Social Security Law direct that the … hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … regulations should be promulgated to establish the rules and procedures under which such hearings will be held; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments … in their formal agreement before receiving tax credits. The audit covers from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programClaim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a confirmation … After you submit your claim online check your email for next steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-nextDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… New York’s labor force is one of the nation’s largest, but it decreased by 1% between 2011 and 2021 while the rest of the nation increased by 5.1%, according to a report released … continued to lose workers in 2021 when the rest of the nation began to recover. Even as the workforce began growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakOpinion 92-22
… benefit as a result of that contract. That interest is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as … Law, §802). The term "contract" for purposes of article 18 is defined to mean any claim, account or demand against or … and private property owners, and pertain to property which is not assessed by village officials or for village purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22East Ramapo Central School District - Nonpublic School Transportation (2019M-107)
… Private Contractors (YPCs) on a per-student basis to transport 717 (or $495,499) more students than were … as of April 1, 2019, the District is paying 23 schools to transport 455 (or $337,085) more students than registered. … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/20/east-ramapo-central-school-district-nonpublic-school-transportation-2019mOpinion 2000 - 13
… membership in the first company (compare People ex rel. Ryan v Green, 58 NY 295, concerning the common law doctrine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. … undermines confidence and accountability.” In addition to meeting legal requirements, local governments and their … 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateSUNY Bulletin No. SU-353
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2023 SUNY M/C three percent (3.00%) Salary Increase and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2023 SUNY MC three percent 300 Salary Increase and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-353-2023-retroactive-salary-increases-and-2023-retroactiveEdwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… which it was entitled. Key Findings The District did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we … it is not cost-effective. Did not establish Medicaid claim policies or procedures or ensure that sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Schenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program A comprehensive investment program should serve … evaluation of investment results. During our audit period, the County maintained an average available for investment … or consider other legally permissible investment options. In addition, County officials did not create a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5