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DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… City’s economy and finances are recovering, largely due to unprecedented federal economic stimulus for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to New York state, New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… Purpose To describe the process of changing bargaining units for … Relations, the above titles will be moved from NYSCOPBA to UUP effective 1/29/09. A new bargaining unit code (BU68) … been created and new earnings programs have been set up to be used with these titles upon movement to UUP. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it … new financing or drastically cuts expenditures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
In response to a request from the Troy City Council New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today issued an advisory opinion finding that the city could lawfully issue bonds in connection with financing the city seeks from the State Environmental Facilities Corporation under a federal program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Clark and I were “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s … Assemblywoman Clark and I were classmates who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkOpinion 93-27
… When a town and the villages within the town all elect to receive their shares of county sales tax in cash, the town may not use its share to reduce townwide taxes in the area of the town outside villages. A town may not adopt a local law to provide that its cash share be so used. You have asked us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Opinion 92-42
… employees and equipment on private property pursuant to contract) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use for private property pursuant to contract) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to use employees and equipment on private property pursuant … enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a portion of the parking lot for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… the following statement on three former Orange County Industrial Development Agency(IDA) officials who pled guilty … IDA and were ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution: “Industrial Development Agencies exist to economically benefit … DA Hoovler Announces Felony Guilty Pleas In Orange County Industrial Development Agency Case Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is … period, 42 Department staff made over 4,800 site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 … in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to each situation, in many cases the same day. Based on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyFonda-Fultonville Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility - Board Oversight (2019M-252)
… provided adequate oversight of joint wastewater operations to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … provided adequate oversight of joint wastewater operations to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2020/03/20/fonda-fultonville-joint-wastewater-treatment-facility-board-oversightUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-323
… Units: F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, DR, S9, SR, SY, 87, 86, 88, or CT who meet the eligibility criteria on 04/01/2023 may be … Units F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, DR, S9, SR, SY, 87, 86, 88, or CT) provides for a Longevity Bonus for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-323-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-337
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … the eligibility criteria on 04/01/2024 may be eligible to receive the 2024 Longevity Bonus. Background: Chapter 1 … and had a performance rating other than “Unsatisfactory” to be eligible for a Longevity Bonus Payment in April 2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-337-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloOpinion 2004-9
… for municipal hospitals and nutrition programs pursuant to agreements under Public Health Law) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW … state or local government funding may be made pursuant to joint agreements under Public Health Law §2803-a under the exception to competitive bidding in section 103(8) of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. “Without proper oversight, it’s impossible to know if the missing items were destroyed, transferred to other agencies, returned to owners or stolen. Fortunately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of small portable … silver, and lithium, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-414
… Purpose To provide the State University of New York (SUNY) and the … employees in PayServ who are hired under the HIRE Act, and to explain how the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will … of the United States enacted the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act) effective February 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-414-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1664. Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that … and dues transactions via electronic file submissions to OSC Affected Employees Employees who are seeking to … To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionDairy Inspections
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … July 21, 2014. Background The Department’s mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that … private contractors who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsBus Driver Licensing
… RBO's Safety and Training Division is responsible for scheduling and ensuring that these requirements are met, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensing