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DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthOpinion 88-70
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of … 895, affd 28 AD2d 992, 284 NYS2d 836). Based upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70State Agencies Bulletin No. 2053
… than the negotiated increase, the minimum wage rate should remain in effect. If the increase to the minimum wage … If any additional corrections are needed, agencies should submit transactions as soon as possible in order to … April 2022 CSEA Retroactive Salary Increases. Agencies should submit the appropriate transactions to correct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2053-april-2021-and-2022-civil-service-employees-association-cseaComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: State Board of Elections (BOE): Localities’Procurements of Paper Ballots (2013-S-36) … The New York State Board of Elections and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in the procurement of … The ballot procurement processes used by the 13 Local Election Boards audited resulted in significant unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.1
… 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18291-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… related to racial diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense … those voting "against” it, the proposal received majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that … Proposal From New York States Pension Fund Received Support From 4418 Percent of Shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonLegal and Regulatory Authority To Do Business
… Services Administration US Department of the Treasury Not-for-Profit/Charities Registration NYS Office of Attorney … Online resources for state agencies researching a prospective vendors legal and regulatory authority to do business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/legal-and-regulatory-authority-do-businessContract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsOpinion 91-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding … positions and subsequently be reappointed to the position of trustee without diminution of his or her retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39CUNY Bulletin No. CU-572
… provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain salary increases. Affected Employees Annual and Hourly PSC … who meet the eligibility criteria The Retroactive General Salary Increases for Adjunct employees will be addressed in a … Board meeting Effective Date(s) The Retroactive General Salary Increases effective 4/20/12, 4/20/13, 4/20/14, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-572-2012-2016-psc-retroactive-general-salary-increasesReport on the State Fiscal Year 2011-12 Enacted Budget, May 2011
The severity of the recent major recession and the fragile economic recovery have made forecasting difficult for states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2011-12.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government … reimbursement for certain out-of-network claims is 80 percent of the R&C rate for the service. R&C rates are … January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, United paid over $416 million for 255,807 out-of-network claims based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure of … in settlement costs. The securities industry, however, does not break out settlement costs from other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, … Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most regions. Total collections were down 25.4 percent … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 271 percent in the second quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… and conflicts continuing around the world, this Veterans Day we must remember the sacrifices countless Americans have … Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state and nation strong. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… a year earlier. As the city reopened and progressed from Phase 1 at the beginning of June to Phase 4 at the end of July, employment grew, reaching nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… also be subject to a tax penalty. Please read the election form carefully before submitting and speak to a tax advisor … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementVacating Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… in a member’s pension benefit after a DRO has been filed with NYSLRS, the parties must return to court to obtain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/vacating-ordersAccessing Retirement Online – Enhanced Reporting
… not have a username and password, work with the Retirement Online Contact and Security Administrators at your location … Administrator will make sure you have access to Retirement Online reporting features. For more information about using Retirement Online : Visit Enhanced Reporting Resources for enhanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/accessing-retirement-onlineResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… reports explaining the planned corrective action, audits are the effective management tools they should be. As … and recommendations. Our draft audit report tells you what we found based on our audit testing and what we … recognize that a formalized, well-thought-out CAP can take time for officials to develop. Nonetheless, officials may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans