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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… preserve Adirondack waters continue to go underutilized. In New York, there is no law requiring boaters to use … by invasive species, causing an estimated $500 million in economic losses each year, 80 percent of which affects … of all permits that contain these requirements. In some cases, DEC did not monitor any provisions of the permits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… environment, the city should monitor its capital spending in a more uniform and comprehensive manner so it can review … information. DiNapoli’s analysis looked at projects listed in the October 2023 CPDD, which contains project schedules by … overruns, budgetary constraints were noted in a number of cases. Still, it is unclear how constraints have held back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededOpinion 91-38
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bid Specifications … is accompanied by a certified check or other security in accordance with the requirements contained in the plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Opinion 92-33
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… Stress Monitoring System has identified nine villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2016. Three villages were designated in "moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againOpinion 97-6
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System … is to "provide counties with a funding mechanism to assist in the payment of the costs associated with establishing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Opinion 89-54
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS--Capital Reserve Fund … a town may provide water improvements as a town function in the area of the town outside of any villages or in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York … government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … challenges to their bottom line, making it important for the state to ensure that this sector continues to … of the state’s agricultural receipts come from crops grown for animal feed. According to the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicEconomic Development and the Economy of Flushing, Queens - June 2006
Flushing, Queens has a vibrant economy, shaped in part by strong population growth in recent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2007.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-835/A-348
Reporting of Taxable Education Assistance Payments Made in 1994; Expiration of $5,250 Exclusion in 1995
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-835-a348.pdfSoaring Health Care Costs Highlight Need To Address Childhood Obesity, October 2012
Obesity rates in New York State and the nation have jumped sharply in recent decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-child-obesity-2012.pdfOpinion 2007-3
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … compensation” provided to the highest ranking subordinate in the village police department who is in a bargaining unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… today that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. … said. “My office has returned more than $1.5 million in unclaimed funds to local governments in the last few weeks, but $3.5 million is still waiting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … grand larceny (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E Felony). “This official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea … pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation … Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local official to justice.” Brosnan pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and … excluding the public from board deliberations. “Actions in the Hempstead school district demonstrate a neglect of … to act immediately and address the issues contained in this report.” DiNapoli’s office found a number of payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Government and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is … Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk … and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are aggressively … from our portfolio companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosure