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Opinion 2009-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Opinion 89-3
… through County or State (must be under same terms and conditions as the state or county contract) -- Contracts … Bidding (purchase from State contract vendor under terms and conditions varying from State contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … to a purchase from the State contract vendor upon terms and conditions which materially or substantially vary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Retiree Annual Statement
… pension payments for the last calendar year, including the total amount you received and a breakdown of credits, … you call or write NYSLRS. Benefit Amount Base Benefit Your total pension benefit amount before credits, deductions and … contact your former employer. Other Deductions The total amount for dues or fees (for example, union dues or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-294
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … report will be available for agency review on 12/03/2020 (after Administration Pay Period 18C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-294-2020-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtVillage of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… 14, 2015. Background The Village of Hunter is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County. The Village, which has approximately 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Opinion 92-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- … may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held on county fairgrounds during the running of the fair, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fuel operations, billing errors occurred and the potential for inappropriate use of town fuel to occur and go undetected … The superintendent did not properly monitor and account for the millings inventory or unscreened millings sales. As a … a result, 483 tons of unscreened millings that were sold for $929 should have been sold for $9,875 based on average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 92-30
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … of 1964. It should be noted, however, that recent court cases have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 Not Filed and Inconclusive Schools
This list includes schools with a 2023 fiscal year end. The schools noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-not-filed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Not Filed and Inconclusive Schools Fiscal Years Ending 2021
This list includes schools with a 2021 fiscal year end. The schools noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2021-schools-not-filed.pdfList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-not-filed.pdfList of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial Information
This list includes non-calendar fiscal year end municipalities. The municipalities noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-not-filed.pdfOpinion 88-52
… corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers … corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit … corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Real Property (community college officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-62
… Purpose To inform the Division of Homes and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2013 Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed … the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for payment of performance advances on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-62-october-2013-district-council-37-dc37-performanceHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… prior year. The State has a higher proportion of private college attendance than most states, or 45 percent compared … a SUNY, CUNY or not-for-profit independent degree-granting college in New York State. For eligible students, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016. Background The Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to … health care needs. The Department administers New York’s Medicaid program. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, New York’s Medicaid claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… This Section explains the appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP … “Refunds of Appropriation” (ROA) and result in a credit to the appropriation expenditures from which the payment was … This Section explains the appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Judges … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges or Justices who serve only … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2022 Year End Adjustments for Judges and Justices of the Unified … and Justices of the Unified Court System each calendar year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated statutory salary based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-court