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Opinion 88-65
… to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p … a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a collecting officer is … term is defined, where taxes have been paid from an escrow account for property improved by a one-to-six family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Optional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS membership is optional for: Temporary or provisional … wage multiplied by 2,000 hours. Before July 27, 1976, ERS membership was optional for jobs with: Exempt or labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up … to individuals across the country. Combined, the plans have more than 800,000 accounts and assets totaling $18.6 … 529 College Savings Program, click here . … New York States 529 College Saving Program has helped New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenState Agencies Bulletin No. 2138
… 403(b) 406 Strike/Discip Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2138-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2234
… 403(b) 406 Strike/Discip Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2234-april-2024-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… the State Department of Education (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and … service program, the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate … of REAC since 2003, as the committee’s new Chairman. “David Peirez’s expertise, his integrity and his insight have … announced that after 16 years of distinguished service David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal … deficits and labor contracts that have remained unsettled for far too long,” DiNapoli said. “The final cost and … half of the additional tax revenue comes from the real property tax, reflecting growth in property values …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetOpinion 90-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … their number, subject to the statutory maximum. This is in reply to your letter concerning the appointment of … to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Update Your Contact Information
… important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be sure to receive … have an email address on file, please provide it so we can contact you quickly with important information, such as a … after you retire, not a work address. Note: Updating your contact information with your employer or changing your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationOpinion 2001-6
… of personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Unless … a personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use. You ask whether a volunteer fire … personal computer, a facsimile machine and a refrigerator for department use. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… years 2016 through 2020. The MTA projects a year-end cash balance of $200 million in 2016 (two-thirds higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21.pdfOpinion 2002-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. Who determines responsibility It is … contracting entity’s duty to evaluate the responsibility of the vendor before awarding the contract. This is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… and Employment, 2001-2020 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2331
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 CSEA LLS payment, eligibility changes due to the … deposit will be the same as an employee’s regular check. Pay Cycle/PP Type Eligibility Date Effective Date Check Date Institution 26 Lag 03/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2331-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… 1 percent for three years starting in 2011, but ticked up at a higher rate in the last couple of years, when compared … state aid for municipalities (AIM) has been frozen at $715 million for five years. However, large financial … while the number of school districts in stress was stable at 12 percent. Local governments have been able to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growth