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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdfEnroll in a Pension Plan
Enroll in a Pension Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/2021/pdf/Enroll-in-a-Pension-Plan.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xlsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… degrees (69.1% compared to 62.3%). However, completion rates at community colleges are also lower than at four-year … nationwide have led to unprecedented growth in student loan debt in New York and the country. Federal Reserve Bank of New York data indicates that in the third quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOpinion 93-19
… while section 2402 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCPA) sets forth the fees chargeable in proceedings in … no fees are charged. Subdivision 13 of section 2402 of the SCPA, however, provides for a general $5.00 per page fee for … The Surrogate's Courts are divided in practice as to how SCPA, §2402(13) should be applied to certificates of adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Short Term Interest Pool (STIP) Increase
… of 2015 – A.7509 (Farrell) / S.5299 (DeFrancisco) – Allows for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is … Allows for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/short-term-interest-pool-stip-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new minimum wage rates affecting the general deduction rules … writs of garnishments (creditor garnishments) and New York State tax levies. Affected Employees Employees who have … of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings for the week or the amount by which the employee’s disposable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the structure and efficacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionThe Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - April 2009
In recent years, the number of affordable rental apartments in New York City has declined.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2010.pdfCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (2012-S-6), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s6-response.pdfCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues (2012-S-6)
To determine whether the Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s6.pdfHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … New York has long trailed the nation in homeownership rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… for your annual limit. Calendar Year Overtime Limit 2026 $21,589.00 2025 $20,958.00 2024 $20,459.00 2023 … 2019 $16,779.00 2018 $16,406.00 Fiscal Year Overtime Limit April 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017* $12,036.00 April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 $15,721.00 April 1, 2015 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Overtime Limits for Tier 5
… limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). ERS Tier 5 Members Your overtime limit increases each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… the size of the out-year budget gaps. To his credit, Mayor de Blasio has prudently maintained the city’s reserves at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsOpinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as … Whether a prospective appointee for a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 88-39
… county, or a village located within the town is entitled to receive distribution of cash bail forfeited in a town … order of the town justice when the defendant failed either to appear as directed to schedule a preliminary hearing or to advise that the … county or a village located within the town is entitled to receive distribution of cash bail forfeited in a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39