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Opinion 2008-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (gifts to … The school board member, however, should not participate in school board discussions or decisions relating to gifts … 800 (3), a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any "contract" with his or her municipality if the officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1721
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2019 CSEA LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed … between the State of New York and the CSEA, provides for payment of the 2019-2020 Longevity Payment effective April 2019 as a one-time, lump sum payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1721-april-2019-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-98
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2019 RRSU … To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2019 RRSU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-98-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumOpinion 98-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … TAX LAW, §§925, 925-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment … on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the penalty-free period is automatically extended to the next business day and a real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 563
… Purpose To inform agencies of thirty new SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of … in certain bargaining units to contribute to the various SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes listed below. Affected … S8, S9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SS, SN, SR, SY, TD. Background The SUNY Charitable Giving Campaign to be started in May 2005 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/563-suny-foundation-deduction-codesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. … Total employment in New York State fell in March and again much more sharply in April with a combined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Opinion 89-3
… (9[A-1] NYCRR, §250.5; OGS Purchasing Memorandum No. CL-100). One requirement of OGS's rules is that "(p)urchases … contracts' terms and clauses" (Purchasing Memorandum No. CL-100, p 1). In our view, OGS' requirement that purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Opinion 92-30
… The board member, however, would have to comply with the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law, §803(1). … in any actual or proposed contract of the county. The disclosure statement must be set forth in the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 95-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (as … other districts and/or municipal corporations. This is in response to your letter inquiring whether the … provisions governing activities of certain districts in Nassau County, we will respond to your question with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 93-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services … performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Examples of Tax Withholding Methodology
Attachment from CUNY Payroll Bulletin No. CU-168
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-168-attachment.pdfProperty Tax Cap Levy Growth
New York Office of the State Comptroller, Property Tax Cap Levy Growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/inflation-and-allowable-levy-growth-factors.pdfHerkimer County – Sales Tax Distributions and Bank Reconciliations (2017M-178)
… 31, 2017. Background The County of Herkimer is located in central New York State and had a 2010 population of … Findings The County overpaid municipalities $1.4 million in sales tax distributions from 2010 to 2016. The Clerk did … for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), resulting in an unaccounted for balance of $162,875. The Treasurer did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/15/herkimer-county-sales-tax-distributions-and-bank-reconciliations-2017m-178Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… had no record of payment or enforcement of unpaid sewer bills totaling approximately $8,500 including her own, which … The Clerk received apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens and veterans exemptions and found 84 (67 percent) lacked adequate supporting … (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify eligibility. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346)
… of our audit was to assess oversight of the occupancy tax and compliance with weights and measures laws for the period January 1, 2014 through … County is located in the southeastern Adirondack region and is governed by an elected 20-member Board of Supervisors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/03/31/warren-county-occupancy-tax-and-weights-and-measures-2016m-346DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … annual growth seen since the COVID-19 pandemic decline in 2020, and was less than half of the average pre-pandemic … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… issue of outstanding bonds. Among the requirements imposed by the Local Finance Law ( Sections 90.00 and 90.10 ) is that … the terms and conditions of all notes and bonds sold by certain public authorities at p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required to work. You must establish a … drivers, etc.), even if you only have part-time employees in that title or the title is vacant. You may establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayRoosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Information Technology (2025M-142)
… breaches can lead to identify theft and loss of confidence in a school’s ability to safeguard sensitive information. The … maintain trust, and avoid financial repercussions. In fiscal year 2024, the School paid an outside IT vendor … lose important data and suffer a serious interruption in operations. School officials have not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/04/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-information-technology-2025m