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Opinion 99-1
… 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … You ask whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also … right to a service award. Service award programs for volunteer firefighters are established pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1SUNY Bulletin No. SU-366
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-366-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… 13, 2013. Background The Office of Court Administration is responsible for directing and overseeing the … 13 districts. The borough of Brooklyn (Kings County) is in the 2nd District. The County Clerk's Office acts as the … (lender) determines that the defendant (borrower) is unable to negotiate a settlement, the plaintiff requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
Determine whether the revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and fund balance were reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Findings District officials properly sought competition for 10 purchases totaling $1.2 million that exceeded General … our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling … $2,604 were not remitted to the Supervisor or Treasurer in a timely manner. Forty-five real property tax receipts … two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances totaling $2,089 where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Village of West Haverstraw - Accrued Leave and Benefits (2019M-143)
… Determine whether eligible Village employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with Village policies, and whether amounts paid for benefits were accurate. Key … did not maintain separate records on leave accruals earned and used for administrative employees, or the amount of sick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/09/06/village-west-haverstraw-accrued-leave-and-benefits-2019m-143DiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… is on the road to recovery. New York City’s iconic Rockaway Peninsula is an 11-mile-long barrier in Southwestern … Queens. The communities along the peninsula are Far Rockaway, Bayswater, Edgemere, Arverne, Hammels, Seaside, Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor, Neponsit, Rockaway Beach and Breezy Point. “After the devastation of Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackOperational Advisory No. 28
… Subject : Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal … (FYE) Processes are Complete Guidance : When FYE processes for SFS are complete, SFS will send a communication to … environment has been restored. The first priority for agencies once the system is available for use is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… the time of the initial payments. A thirty (30) year bonus is included in the 2007-2010 bargaining agreement. Employees … All general deductions for employees whose status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be automatically … check to the employee but the check has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… Purpose To define Increment Codes and Anniversary Dates and to explain … To define Increment Codes and Anniversary Dates and to explain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesPartial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members
… What is a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment? A Partial Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal to a percentage of the value of … however, the PLS payment will not be made until it is determined whether you are approved for the disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-paymentDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase … for allocating resources. This tool expands on DiNapoli’s New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which when … Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools NYC311 Monitoring Tool New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… assault and alleged support for terrorism, with 200 to 300 revoked due to claims of terrorism. 11 FFY 2026 Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… again that stealing from New York State's pension system is risky business," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My … York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… as the fire department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony. The charge is related to the theft of more than $300,000 from the Croton-on-Hudson … of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in restitution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon arraignment. Munson is scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state … and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced today. Muhammad Adnan Saeed, 40, owner of Sublime Medical … of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… and credit union branches across the State where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … villages of Gilbertsville and Morris. SFCU’s Morris branch is now a designated BDD branch eligible for State deposits. … of Financial Services Kaitlin Asrow said, the BDD program is critical to ensuring underserved communities can access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by … Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is responsible for developing and administering this Program. … administer, and enforce the Program. The Department is required to report annually to the Executive, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … the cost of most DMEPOS, and separate payments are not to be made for DMEPOS when the cost of these items is … Moreover, it is the dispensing provider’s responsibility to verify with the recipient’s nursing home whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-and