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Opinion 91-9
… A city council of a city of the second class which is governed by Second Class Cities Law, §75 may not increase … a mandatory referendum. You have advised us that the city is subject to the provisions of section 75 of the Second … SCCL, §75, the board of estimate and apportionment, which is composed of the mayor, comptroller, corporation counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9XI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… simplified renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present standard contract language for each of those … or amendments over $10,000. The Master Grant Contract is located at the Grants Management website. The Office of … AGREEMENTS For grant transactions, a fixed term agreement is generally used for project based contracts (e.g. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-299
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … of the Laws of 2018 provides that Uniform Blazer allowance is pensionable for Negotiating Unit S9. This provision has … be processed in a separate check dated 06/23/2021. There is no direct deposit for these payments. Eligibility Criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-299-june-2021-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-302
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … of the Laws of 2018 provides that Uniform Blazer allowance is pensionable for Negotiating Unit S9. This provision has … be processed in a separate check dated 12/22/2021. There is no direct deposit for these payments. Eligibility Criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-302-december-2021-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… through State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2028-29 and state spending is projected to rise at a rate that outpaces revenues. … Growth DOB projects All Funds spending in SFY 2025-26 to total $252 billion, an increase of $8.6 billion, or … for SFY 2024-25. State Operating Funds (SOF) spending is expected to grow by $10.5 billion, or 7.9%. General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… of the State Comptroller. As alleged, each defendant is the owner of record of a company which is authorized to act as a Medicaid transportation company. … transported multiple Medicaid recipients in one trip. It is alleged that the defendants fraudulently billed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsOpinion 90-20
… village fire department determines that the expenditure is for the use and benefit of the department. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-239, p 300 is superseded. You ask whether a village treasurer, at the … initial recipient of the foreign fire insurance tax moneys is required, in turn, to distribute the amount received to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20Opinion 96-17
… incurred for completing college courses, such as a course leading to a degree in fire science, if the board of fire commissioners determines that the course provides, to a significant extent, technical training … courses of instruction" for firefighters. If the school or course is outside the county in which the municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Opinion 92-32
… circumstances. The town has determined that the depot is an historically significant structure which should be preserved as an historic site. The town, however, does not wish to hold title to the … The town has contacted an historical society which is willing to acquire title and preserve and maintain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 91-6
… within the county under County Law, §408-a(2). There is no analogous State statutory exception, however, for … that under the doctrine of federal preemption, state law is superseded by federal law when: (1) the federal law expressly so provides; (2) the federal law is intended to occupy a given field; (3) the state law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Opinion 2002-15
… town hall building used for the offices of town officials is raised on a townwide basis. You ask whether the cost of … We are informed that the building used as the town hall is owned by the town, used for the offices of the town … and building inspector, and, by intermunicipal agreement, is also used by a village. As a general rule, all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0Opinion 2002-15
… town hall building used for the offices of town officials is raised on a townwide basis. You ask whether the cost of … We are informed that the building used as the town hall is owned by the town, used for the offices of the town … and building inspector, and, by intermunicipal agreement, is also used by a village. As a general rule, all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Fare Evasion
… 1, 2017 to March 4, 2020. About the Program The MTA is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a … service within New York City: Transit and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of … to issuance of a summons. The Transit Adjudication Bureau is an administrative tribunal established by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… hold during the pandemic, but an influx of federal money is expected to jump start projects at the same time the Executive is proposing more funding for road repair and improvements. … businesses, and loved ones,” said DiNapoli. “The state is expected to receive $13.5 billion over five years for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1958
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can … or she will receive a paper Form W-2 statement if consent is not given. The employee must be informed of the scope and … and whether or not the request for a paper statement is treated as a withdrawal of his or her consent to receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1958-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2021-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1889
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for … outside of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester Counties) $26,100/$12.50 Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1889-december-2020-increase-minimum-wageDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… he has appointed Maria Doulis as deputy comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of … The wide depth of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing … he has appointed Maria Doulis as deputy comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffSubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
… Debit The easiest way to send NYSLRS your monthly payment is by direct debit. Rather than sending us a check, we can … clearing house (ACH) system . Wiring funds using ACH is: Fast. It eliminates unnecessary handling by mailrooms, … account will be debited. You can mail the form (address is on the form) or email the signed form as an attachment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… to join NYSLRS. Beginning July 27, 1976, membership is mandatory for: Employees who work in full-time, permanent … the New York State’s minimum wage . The date of membership is the date of full-time, permanent appointment. Employees … with competitive classification. The date of membership is the date of permanent appointment. Jobs with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Under New York State law, a public sector retiree who is receiving a pension and who returns to public service … he was not entitled. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a … and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefits