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Opinion 90-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Lowest Responsible Bidder … §103: A bidder's criminal record may be taken into account in determining whether the bidder is a responsible bidder. … and an opportunity to rebut the charges. This is in reply to your letter concerning the award of a contract by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48State Agencies Bulletin No. 1833
… Employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Bargaining Unit 21 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1833-april-2020-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… Hospitals (H+H), but reliable funding and timely payments from all government sources is needed to keep the largest … of H+H to manage its finances and balance its budget has required regular subsidization from the federal, state and … its financial situation through its transformation plan. Since 2015, H+H has been introducing initiatives as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careII.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… After appropriations are authorized by the Legislature, the State Comptroller will establish … made where there exists an outstanding liability incurred by the agency prior to the end of the fiscal year. For more … REV. 01/28/2015 … After appropriations are authorized by the Legislature the State Comptroller will establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when contracting with current and former New … Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to certain post-employment restrictions. These restrictions … before their former agency/authority in an effort to influence a decision of, or action by their former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-121
… which implemented the 2021-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the … and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be … No. 1786 Non-negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks . Checks issued to eligible employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-121-october-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… $1.5 million for 5,000 property tax freeze credits. State Payroll $116.7 million for performance advances, salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Background The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … to the position of Executive Director of the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August 1, 2007 at an … Council should work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were improperly paid and recover funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax … dollars and to protect any sensitive information stored on these devices,” DiNapoli said. “The findings in this audit … where purchased devices are first received and sent out to stockrooms around the state, said stockrooms often did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General Obligation bonds,” said DiNapoli. … the refunding will save taxpayers over $8.5 million on a present value basis, or 6.3 percent of the par amount of … & Co., Inc. as Co-Senior Manager, to sell the bonds on behalf of the State. Co-Managers included Loop Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersOpinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in … agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorMetropolitan Transportation Authority: The Cost of Judgments and Claims - June 2008
Over the past 12 years, the three largest operating agencies of the MTA paid out more than $1.1 billion on 86,875 claims for personal injury or property damage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2009.pdfNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfPrepare for Approval: What to Submit with your Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Record
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-4.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) earned an estimated 11.35 percent … strength and stability of our state’s pension fund is good news for the more than one million individuals in the state … one million active state and local government employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. Employer contribution rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling … in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency … the signature pages. The purpose of the certification is to ensure agencies attach the signature pages to the contract documents filed with and approved by OSC. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageState Agencies Bulletin No. 2254
… Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits: Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2254-april-2023-and-april-2024-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-retroactive