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Opinion 93-14
… The district, which was established in 1984, includes two villages and a portion of a town between the two villages. In 1985, the existing village sewer systems … on behalf of the district. You indicate that the owners of two properties in one of the villages, not currently served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 97-9
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … for article 18 purposes (see, e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-48, p 132; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-68, p 135; 1985 … board members' participation in this matter, the town's code of ethics should be examined. Section 806 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 92-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of flat monthly allowance for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Terms and conditions … on official business) LAWS OF 1972, CHAPTER 791; TOWN LAW, §§27, 116: A town whose town board is authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-334
… processed in a separate check dated 12/20/2023. There is no direct deposit for these payments. Eligibility Criteria: … Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-334-december-2023-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to … all employees of the agency to receive his or her advice statement through the mail. Maintaining Up-to-Date and … will be due on the following schedule: December 1 for pay periods 20 thru 26 (or 27). March 1 for pay periods 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… protection and energy security. Auditors found DOCCS has generally developed targets and plans to contribute … with its guidelines. However, due to project delays, DOCCS will not accomplish its projected 23 percent energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-282
… Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86, and 87 who … allowance or maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-282-december-2019-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… descriptions, partial names, and locations frequented and photos. Auditors found BRC workers kept a binder of photos instead of uploading them to StreetSmart. CPR and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationCalculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… bereavement leave, holidays or time off in lieu of payment for overtime. If a member has reportable salary but no days … during the report period. The total number of hours worked for the month is: (22 days) × (4 hours per day) = 88 hours … Employers (e.g., Libraries and Authorities) . For ten-month employees, determining the number of days to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-workedNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … revenues. Real U.S. gross domestic product is projected to increase by 4.4 percent in calendar year 2021 after an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… and a proper charge against the local government or school district. As a general rule, a claim package should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingOpinion 95-25
… pursuant to chapter 53 of the Laws of 1995 from a county, city or village which levies real property taxes in excess of … in reply to your inquiry concerning the State Comptroller's authority to withhold local assistance from a county, city … payments to local governments. The provisions of the new section 72(2)(a) established "within the general fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 91-45
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … set forth in Highway Law, §140 et seq . In addition, based on section 32(1), we have previously concluded that a town board may impose additional duties on the superintendent which are reasonably related to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special … entire cost of the dredging may be assessed against the property benefited. If the village authorizes such dredging, … issuance of bonds if the village has an interest in the property during the time the obligations are outstanding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-32
… discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for upon construction of building for highway department … (referendum requirements for construction of) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (construction - need for referendum) -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (acquisition of land and construction of building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 88-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Use of (exclusion of … to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's authority to restrict the use of the facilities in a park district. You indicate that a park district in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 99-14
… for any lawful use (see, e.g., Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Opinion 89-34
… to discipline highway department employees) TOWN LAW, §§64(1), (3), 119; HIGHWAY LAW, §140(4): A town board has authority to make inquiry into allegations of misuse of town highway … (Highway Law, §140[4]; Hiscox v Holmes , 237 AD 240, 260 NYS 667; Clarke v Town of Russia , 257 AD 703, 15 NYS2d 415, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Loans (consideration paid for the purchase of property) REAL PROPERTY -- Acquisition Generally (consideration paid) … 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 39; see also Davies v Mayor , 83 NY 207). In the absence of a statutory procedure for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Other attractions and events in the city include: two world-class museums – the Corning Museum of Glass … visitors a year) and the Rockwell Museum, one of only two Smithsonian affiliates in upstate New York. Economic … using an $80,000 state grant it received to update its two decades old Comprehensive Plan. The updated plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-picture