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Opinion 90-13
… through the change order, you object to a "10% supervision fee" which DOT informs you must be paid to the State. You … for and at the expense of such municipality, any work of construction or reconstruction, including the removal and … in connection with the performance of any work of construction, reconstruction or improvement under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 2006-8
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … July 11, 1996, regarding A. 9040; see also Budget Report on S. 6278 of 1996). There is nothing in the legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 2008-2
… OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to municipal service) -- Interests in Contract (town board … providing hauling services as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 801, 802 (1) (h): A newly elected town board … member was elected to office, the exception in General Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) applies and the interest is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 2010-1
… Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND … park trust moneys to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE … the dedication of park land constitutes an unauthorized "tax" or an "illegal taking." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 88-67
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … are informed that it is not contemplated that the partner or the law firm would be retained as an independent … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67State Agencies Bulletin No. 1168
… All users of PayServ and PS Query Effective Date(s) July 2, 2012 Background On July 2, 2012, the New York State … Actions The minimum supported Internet Explorer (IE) browser version is IE7. Users that have an earlier version of … signing into PS Query or PayServ. To clear browser cache (for Internet Explorer v7 and higher only) : Close any open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1168-peoplesoft-people-tools-upgrade-payservOpinion 92-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Tax Anticipation Notes … (3) If a school district has issued tax anticipation notes in anticipation of taxes levied for library purposes, the … is liable. However, it is permissible for the library, in its discretion, to reimburse the school district for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Opinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 98-6
… into with the spouse's firm unless the total consideration payable, when added to all other consideration payable under contracts in which the supervisor had an … an exception for a contract when the total consideration payable under the contract, when added to the aggregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… Officers and Police Benevolent Association Inc., the guaranteed yearly minimum for pre-shift briefing was increased from $1,248 to $2,080 (biweekly guaranteed minimum was increased from $48 to $80) effective … Unit 01. The new code uses the pre-shift briefing guaranteed biweekly minimum of $80 to calculate the lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… the highest number of personal income tax (PIT) check-offs in the nation, but an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than one-third of the tax check-off funds has been spent in the last six years,” DiNapoli said. “Donors expect their … clarity on why spending from the funds is lagging.” In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, contributions to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift … property. DiNapoli urges recipients to read the fine print for details about the fees and expiration dates on any cards … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. Gift cards cannot expire within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference … should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse or fraud occurring in travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… and one city as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” While no municipalities were in the highest category of “significant … . In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which … all counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … paychecks dated June 8, 2022. OSC Actions At the request of NYSPIA, OSC will automatically increase the current dues … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports adjustments or updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to … local governments short by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively … the decline in retail activity and the large and growing numbers of New Yorkers who have lost their jobs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… it was only a decade ago when damaging impacts of the Great Recession forced state policymakers to cut spending, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves