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Opinion 2004-1
… of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency rescue services provided by an emergency … General Municipal Law §209-b authorizes fire districts to organize within their fire departments and fire companies … or company (General Municipal Law §209-b[1][a]). Pursuant to section 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, that the agency did not maintain adequate oversight … more than $6.3 million. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationOpinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Opinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of certain types of cancers 1 that result in the total or partial disability or death to a paid firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… cities with similar population levels, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo have child poverty rates that are … cohort cities. Between 40 to 46% of children in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo were living in poverty in 2022, and … living in concentrated areas of poverty in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. If this initiative is successful, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017
… $3.2 million with Mitchell Giurgola Architects LLP for design services, Officers Training Academy, Kings … financing. $49.1 million with Deloitte Consulting LLP for rate and fiscal management consulting. $27.7 million … – Assembly $19,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent investigations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… based residential program. $593,000 grant to Hope of Buffalo Inc. for their community based residential program. … Expressway. $23 million with Intercounty Paving Associates LLC for asphalt concrete resurfacing 55.7 miles on Rte. 907H, … bridge repair projects. $7.8 million with Grace Industries LLC for safety improvements on Harlem River Drive, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five … since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1842.1 . Purpose The purpose of this … processing the new form. Affected Employees All New York State (NYS) employees who enroll in direct deposit, are … in PayServ. Agencies should not use the employee name to search for the employee in PayServ as this leads to errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842.1
… processing the new form. Affected Employees All New York State (NYS) employees who enroll in direct deposit, are … in PayServ. Agencies should not use the employee name to search for the employee in PayServ as this leads to errors … to locate it on their pay stub, direct deposit advice or by signing into their NYSPO account. Agencies should locate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18421-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… by an average of $1.3 million (9%) per year, or a cumulative total of approximately $6.4 million. The … did not develop and adopt a written payroll policy or procedures to convey expectations and processes to be … a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate that the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Member Contributions
… Most members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings toward their retirement. Whether a member … 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required to contribute … or call 866-805-0990 (press 1 to access the employer menu, then follow the prompts). (Return to Top) Rev. 4/25 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … the time of the audit, the district had an ongoing capital project which involved constructing, renovating and improving … year’s appropriations, resulting in higher than necessary real property tax levies. With the significant increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansNew 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-setbacksNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… the State must greatly enhance reporting around resources allocated for housing, targets and goals for spending, … local government should conduct a review of local zoning rules, which would allow communities an opportunity for a … for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023, $3.2 billion was allocated for vouchers in New York, including $2 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… from January 1, 2015 through May 4, 2018. Background The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest … are defined and regulated in the United States primarily by laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (NYSARC), also known as AHRC NYC, on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSUNY Bulletin No. SU-268
… Payment for UUP BU 08 employees. Payment of the Lump Sum is at the discretion of the campus President and may be made … of 06/30/2018 with the retroactive raises included minus what was paid in the paycheck date of 12/26/2018 and must be … Amount: Payment amount appearing on the approved roster. Miscellaneous Payment Information The 2018 UUP 1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-268-2018-uup-1-discretionary-lump-sum-payments