He has installed an annual bonus system that has quarterly payouts, but each quarter the company holds back 50 % of the bonus
amount in a reserve account.
They already use money in an electronic
form in the reserve accounts at the central bank that can be held only by banks and other designated financial institutions.
The condo association also must meet certain standards, including holding at least 10 percent of
revenues in a reserve account and having adequate insurance on the commonly shared property.
Mr. DiNapoli's spokesman, Dennis Tompkins, said the comptroller's proposal was different from the one agreed upon by state leaders because it would also force state and local governments to set aside funds during prosperous
times in reserve accounts that could be tapped during bear markets.
To keep monthly assessments low, some HOA boards will not accumulate sufficient funds
in a reserve account to offset ongoing deterioration of common elements in the property, such as roofs, paint, and paving.