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Opinion 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 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
… lump sum payment to employees in Bargaining Unit 01, does not use the new pre-shift briefing minimum in the …
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
… dues increase for employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining Unit 62. Affected Employees Employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining Unit 62 are affected. Effective Dates Effective in paychecks dated June 8, 2022. OSC Actions At the request … dues increase for employees represented by NYSPIA in Bargaining Unit 62 …
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 …
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
… the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … reach the $285,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. … the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in 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-reservesSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Systems (Report 2023-S-24 ). About the Program The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public … maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, including the Sacandaga, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… 6 months and 3 years, at which time recertification is required. OASAS conducts unannounced recertification … guidance indicating they will review them during later site visits. Further, OASAS needs to do more to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-follow