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Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Disability Retirement (RS6038) . You You must select a pension payment option for the payment of your disability benefits. The pension payment option election form must be completed by you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … the definitions of the act and structured in ways to avoid being counted under the limit. And New York has a history of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionResponse to Human Trafficking
… Program Human trafficking is recognized in two main forms—sex and labor trafficking, defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel commercial sex or labor. Article 10-D of the New York State Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingOpinion 92-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum … and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by resolution may establish a … detail the services to be performed, with such services being limited to publicizing the town, and provide for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Legalities of Purchasing and Competitive Bidding Presentation
Please print out presentation to follow along with webinar being held on June 23, 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/legalities-of-competitive-bidding-06-23-2021.pdfOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central Terminal Elevators ($7.7 million), Grand Central Terminal Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview Pursuant to the State Finance Law, §98, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep … all moneys belonging to any and all funds (of the State) in classes and kinds of investments that are identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewOpinion 90-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws … -- Preemption (foreign fire insurance taxes) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104(g), 9105(e); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10[1][i]: … now prohibit the provisions of sections 9104 and 9105 from being changed, modified or amended by, inter alia , any local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… on projects to improve existing facilities or build new juvenile detention facilities, mostly in SFYs 2018 and 2019. Beginning … the largest amount of spending in 44 counties. Overall, detention costs are the largest category of spending, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and … with Disabilities Education Act and State Public Health Law include specific requirements and time frames for the … Equity is also an issue, with White children generally being referred at a younger age and Black children being less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… to practice their profession or occupation within New York State; required to be insured to do business in New York State; and/or required by the contract to have certain … Department of Education-Office of Professional Development website ( http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ ). To determine if a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsOpinion 99-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Revenue Anticipation Notes (issuance in anticipation of payments in lieu of taxes); (issuance in … of State aid paid on transition assessments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§24.00, 25.00; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §545: A school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-288
… for manual payment of the April 2020 UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment (“SLED”). Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Series in the fiscal year for which eligibility is being determined; and Has been authorized to carry a firearm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-288-april-2020-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. The defendant, … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOpinion 98 - 22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements (amendment of only by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Participation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP … are treated separately. Please read the information on the How the Program Works page carefully before you submit a form … – March 31, 2024), you will begin paying the normal rate (not the graded rate) in fiscal year 2025 (for your bill that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his … work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held accountable. I’d like to thank Attorney General … authority to enrich themselves are not only violating the law, they’re violating the basic trust that New Yorkers put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townOpinion 89-35
… The town comptroller has been designated as the accounting officer of the town. In addition, the town board … board, by resolution, may designate the comptroller as the accounting officer of the town and thereby transfer all of the accounting duties of the supervisor to the comptroller (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according to an audit released … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredOpinion 91-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and … (management, custody and control of town property) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(2); TOWN LAW, §§32(1), 64(3): The town board may … equipment is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3