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Opinion 2002-16
… area of the town or village, including a day labor hiring site, and to monitor and document the use of such resources. … services in relation to the use of a day labor hiring site by contractors and day laborers who would otherwise … in the downtown area of the village/town. The hiring site was established by the not-for-profit corporation and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… many plan to go swimming, camping, hiking, hunting or fishing, visit amusements parks, attend outdoor festivals and … Recreation in New York by Category, 2020 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis New York ranked in the top 10 … Parks $202.4 4 Snow Activities $135.5 9 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Impact of the Pandemic Like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report Signal Maintenance Inspection and Testing Report 2017S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followOpinion 88-79
… an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG), the proceeds of which were loaned by a village to a developer to assist in … The UDAG Agreement and Closeout Agreement, the latter of which defines the rights and obligations of the village upon … is made to the developer is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Power of Attorney
… (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. … document. Once you appoint someone, that person may act on your behalf with or without your consent. We strongly … power of attorney form meets all of New York State’s legal requirements. The form is limited to NYSLRS pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-842
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 … and 2024 PSC three percent (3.00%) Salary Increases and to provide instructions for payments not processed … eligibility criteria are impacted. Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-842-2023-2024-professional-staff-congress-psc-retroactiveDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… that were no longer in their possession, including a Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and two dirt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyOpinion 90-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has appointed the town supervisor as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… office to increase access to the program. The full op-ed is below: Seven years ago this month, my office publicly launched the New York Achieving A Better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversarySubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
… With each report, you must submit payment for the total amount of … without sacrificing accuracy, reliability or security. To get started, submit a completed Electronic Debit … form (RS5542) as soon as possible. Check If you do not take advantage of direct debit, you must print a copy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, … 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking prison population, however, the older population has doubled. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a … The report found that the number of households facing food insecurity declined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to federal relief programs and the expansion of federal food assistance programs. DiNapoli raised the concern that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… The state’s Thruway Authority (Thruway) generally bills drivers accurately for tolls, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The states Thruway Authority Thruway generally bills drivers accurately for tolls according to an audit by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… inaccurate instructions for use; Claims wherein the drug and drug strength were different from what the physician … for individual patients on single days, and instances of drug conflicts and prescriptions that exceeded utilization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberOpinion 90-36
… checks) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §924; TOWN LAW, §§35, 37: A town tax collecting officer may accept a postdated check … 16, 1875, bearing that date. As there were no funds in the bank to pay the checks, the agent and the tax receiver agreed … ... shall be included on whatever list of delinquent accounts is prepared for the enforcement of the lien" (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus service throughout New York City as well as the Staten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… New York’s school districts have faced major fluctuations in their federal and state aid over the last decade and … districts across the state. “School districts are caught in a financial bind and are struggling for a way out,” said … For the 2012-13 school year, school district revenues in the state totaled $60.1 billion. Of that total, state aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsOpinion 2002-4
… the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town. You indicate that the banks of the … the town highway department to dredge a navigable channel located within the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1805
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic Dues increase. Affected … in Bargaining Unit 21 with Dues (Code 491) and increase the current amount as follows: Bargaining Unit: 01 Current … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1805-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent-association-0DiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (Ag & … at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and processed food is growing, but it could … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The 30% New York school lunch program has an excellent goal, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improved