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Opinion 90-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring … certain exceptions, that: ... all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of more than seven thousand … Turley , 414 US 70, 94 S Ct 316, 38 L ed 2d 274; People v Avant , 33 NY2d 265, 352 NYS2d 161). June 1, 1990 Geoffrey E. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Opinion 93-3
… LAW, §§103, 104-b: A fire district is not required to advertise for sealed bids to contract for the services of physicians to give physicals to volunteer firefighters of the fire … Whether a fire district is required to advertise for sealed bids to engage the services of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Opinion 93-10
… and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to … LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt … available to reasonably permit the transaction of ordinary business at county offices. You ask whether the offices of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 94-20
… HOME RULE LAW§10(1)(ii)(e)(2); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§26.10, 29.00: A village may not impose a special assessment … No. 90-39, p 88). Since the maintenance of a public street is undertaken for the benefit of the public at large (see Lopes v Rostad, 45 NY2d 617, 412 NYS2d 127), it is our opinion that a village may not finance the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 94-24
… to purchase land for a town hall with current year tax revenues and to construct the town hall using such … the construction, all to be paid for with the current year tax revenues, then only that single resolution would be … would be required for the expenditure of any current year tax revenues on the construction. You ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Opinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate corporations disclose the risks they face … by the sustainability nonprofit, Ceres — we call on the SEC to require all corporations to disclose their climate … for protecting investors’ assets. We believe the SEC should adopt climate disclosure rules and metrics that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms," are working, tested, … SolarWinds system continuously monitors the CAIs and an alert issued in the case of an operational defect. When an alert lasts 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… it provides to the 46 executive agencies. ITS is working on completing a disaster recovery plan for the CNSE data … Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Long Island Rail Road - Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility … of Housing Preservation and Development: Vacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2017-N-1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0NYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… that have taken such steps," DiNapoli said. "The world is transitioning to a lower carbon future and Exxon needs to … consistent with the Paris Agreement. Climate Action 100+ is a global investor initiative, engaging the world's largest … the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres . Ceres is one of the founding partner organizations of Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… Report . “As trustee of the Fund, one of my top priorities is safeguarding the investments made for the benefit of the … DiNapoli said. “To foster long-term financial success, it is essential to address the climate-oriented investment … demand may impact its financial position; and Amazon.com Inc., seeking disclosure of how it is addressing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers at the J. Hood Wright Park’s Recreation Center in Manhattan. DiNapoli’s audit … with no grab bars. Accessibility information on Parks’ website was not always accurate and was contradicted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… 3,000 participating employers in the system, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Towns of Shandaken and Olive
… and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … of Shandaken and Olive as a BDD. USB’s Phoenicia location is now a designated BDD branch eligible for state deposits. … and promote long-term economic growth.” “The BDD program is an important tool to support underserved communities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-acting-superintendent-asrow-designateTown of Denmark – Claims Auditing (2026M-32)
… 21, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense in preventing unauthorized, … auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced because officials and employees are aware that a … will occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is a town board’s responsibility to ensure that tax dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Opinion 2005-7
… of Hector Water District 1 Section 99-t(1) references the definitions of “bank” and “trust company” in paragraphs d and … chapter”, since section 10, which contains the pertinent definitions, is contained in article 2, not article 5, of the … e.g., 15 USC §1693, et seq ., Electronic Funds Transfer Act.; Uniform Commercial Code, article 4-A, “Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents … information they need in the future. The second section is directed to your survivors. By taking some time today to … of helpful contacts and other important information. Here is a checklist to get you started: Personal documents — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all vendors are not bidding on the same basis. … the period for which the service is to be provided. In short, such a clause provides the vendor with the ability … their bids on the full term of the agreement as set forth in the solicitation issued by the State agency. Further, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of … 4 of the State Finance Law. More specifically, these refer to the Governor's constitutionally-mandated annual submission to the Legislature containing the plan of recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. This time, the … Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floyd