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Opinion 88-28
… such publication or advertisement, and which contains news, articles of opinion (as editorials), features, … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) … may not be designated an "official newspaper" (see, e.g., 1984 Opns St Comp, No. 84-58, p 73; 1981 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-214
… Rate for the employee’s grade on the appropriate Salary Schedule FIS Over Job Rate – if the increment code on the … Salary for the employee’s grade on the appropriate Salary Schedule Current Salary < Longevity Step 1 – if the increment … Step 1 for the employee’s grade on the appropriate Salary Schedule Sal At or Above Longevity Step 1 – if the increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-214-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsOpinion 2003-2
… from Charles D. Cook, State Senator, dated July 6, 1988, re S. 7865-A / A. 10196-A; letter to Evan A. Davis from Paul D. Tonko, Member of Assembly, dated July 1, 1988, re Assembly Bill 10196A; memorandum to Evan A. Davis, Counsel … to the Office of Rural Affairs, dated June 30, 1988, re: S. 7865-A). There is nothing in the legislative history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts … explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. In these cases, towns and villages should consider … relevant issues. Consolidation Process for Justice Courts in Villages If a village has its own justice court, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsOpinion 92-27
… (for charitable contributions) -- Wage Assignment (to charitable organizations) PERSONAL PROPERTY LAW, §§45-a, … make a charitable donation by assigning his or her right to receive salary to the charitable organization. A local government may, … Whether the city may honor a council members request to donate his salary to a charitable organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced that a self-described investor in … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I thank District Attorney Brown for this fourth and final guilty plea in the $12.4 … and his three co-defendants," said District Attorney Brown. "The public funds provided to Island Child Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 … was intended for special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedOpinion 2008-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-g: Absent a special act of the State Legislature, a fire district may not make cash refunds … determined are no longer needed for capital purposes. You state that a fire district created a capital reserve fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making … housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken … To determine whether the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… may be tied to requirements to have employer-sponsored visa requirements to work and reside in the country. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher wages, according to an audit released today by State … for jobs that are in demand fastgrowing or pay higher wages according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortState Agencies Bulletin No. 1811
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new procedure using the NYS Position Number to indicate the … advances or longevity. Going forward, using the new procedure, the employees’ NYS Position will reflect the … the time of reallocation. The NYS grade is higher than the new grade of the full title upon reallocation. The NYS item …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1811-new-procedure-maintaining-job-data-information-employees-reallocatedDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted … charges on Sept. 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeCollege Readiness
… covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high … nearly half of all students who do complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly half never graduate. The New York City Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessCUNY Bulletin No. CU-403
… Purpose To inform agencies of new Additional Pay codes and to provide … Effective Date(s) Payments may be submitted beginning in pay period 3C. Paychecks dated May 6, 2010. Eligibility and … This bulletin informs agencies of new Additional Pay codes and to provide instructions for payment of the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-403-cuny-psc-advanced-degree-differentialsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-236
… Purpose To inform agencies of procedures needed to pay back Salary Withholding for eligible CUNY employees. … use the following Earn Codes on the Time Entry page to pay back the Salary Withholding: SLS (Salary LSP- Annual) - … (5) days. For Active employees, use the last date of the pay period in which the payment will be made. For Inactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-236-payback-salary-withholding-eligible-non-represented-cunyDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith, the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a … and the NYSP for their assistance in this case.” “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our members and law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-town