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Opinion 2003-5
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW … Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d applies in the case of death benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 95-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Concerning the proper distribution of county sales tax revenue when the county and several cities within the county each impose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Opinion 2004-1
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) … §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue services provided by an emergency rescue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… in cash or by E-ZPass. E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system that allows customers either to prepay … the cash lanes of TBTA facilities, and allow travelers to open an E-ZPass account without completing an application or waiting in line. TBTA does not limit the number of OTG tags that can be purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the … and registrations through February 2023. About the Program Air pollution damages human health and the environment in a … show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in the air. Also, greenhouse gases (chiefly carbon dioxide) in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Sign-on Bonus payments for eligible … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1842.1
… notify agencies of the updated AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (Rev. 01/2021), and to provide guidance to … direct deposit advice has been provided on the form for employees enrolled in New York State Payroll Online … of receiving a printed advice will reduce State spending for printing and related postage. This option has been added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18421-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772State Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the employee. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in Direct … Effective Date(s) Immediately Background At the request of many agencies, OSC is offering an option to mail employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) (Dutchess County) The board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the district’s LOSAP. Specifically, the board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with state law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments in NYC. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable … consequently, the waiting lists for many of these apartments can be quite lengthy. To ensure efficient turnover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York City Police Department (NYPD), New York State Liquor Authority (SLA): Responsiveness to Noise Complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2017, DiNapoli’s office has approved 10,391 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … NYS Legislature - Senate $7 million lease for Senate print shop with Corporate Woods LLC at 5 Southwoods …
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 June 2016
… $15 million with the U. S. Geological Survey for water resources programs and investigations. $2.6 million for … Solutions, $8.7 million with LD Allen Communications Inc. and $6 million with Harris Corporation. $13.9 million … County. State University Construction Fund $347,000 to LP Ciminelli Inc. to renovate Buffalo State University’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… announced today his office approved 903 contracts valued at $1.23 billion and approved nearly 4.2 million payments … rejected 168 contracts and related transactions valued at $24.76 billion and nearly 5,900 payments valued at nearly $8.1 million due to concerns about fraud, waste or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNapoli: 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 years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, … reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsDiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… state and our local communities.” “After we discovered how the state was not maximizing the participation of all … has access to the financial tools that drive growth.” “I want to thank State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Sanders … red tape and raising the cap so community banks can do what they’re meant to do, invest in us. That means more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… than 2.7 million New Yorkers were living in poverty in 2022, and more than a quarter (735,742) were children. Under … have the financial resources to meet basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, or access to a minimum standard … Melanie Littlejohn, President & CEO of Central New York Community Foundation. “ Whether it’s food or housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Baldwinsville Central School District , Chenango Valley Central School District , Downsville Central School District , East Williston Union Free School District , … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued …
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
… action and document their efforts to improve operations. When local officials promptly focus on the findings and … on our audit testing and what we recommend you should do to improve your operations or strengthen internal … 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-plans