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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment … 2021 PEF Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU05 position on the payment effective date; and Has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop … Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments Frequently Asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit released today by State … The state Department of Health DOH paid $128 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially for statewide office. The current … than 20 years with many elements that could serve as a good model for the state. For example, the city’s program … donations on the political process and governmental decision making. Public campaign financing will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openJune 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… of the refunding bonds are used currently (immediately) to redeem the old debt. In an advance refunding, the refunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… Working with federal or other applicable government partners to obtain relevant information on eligibility … outlined in the Program’s goals. Establish a process or practice to measure performance of grants administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… processing of the January 2024 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not … for their work location. Affected Employees: Employees in hourly or annual positions who meet the eligibility criteria … seasonal and other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. A memorandum dated 09/14/2016 from Nancy L. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… the State Comptroller to ensure, among other things, that fair, proper procurement procedures were followed and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… the accurate determination of property tax valuations and assessments. We also determined whether all changes to … that are valued as income producing, based on income and expense data. The audit period was July 1, 2013 through … Class (TC) 2 properties, which include rentals, co-ops, and condos with more than three units, Market Value (MV) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) The … expenses for operations. Auditors found that the Sunnyside Manor development’s Board of Directors (Board) held a … transactions, totaling $51,048, paid from Sunnyside Manor’s operating account to the Board-held account. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… interest existed. Auditors found no competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The district has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. City of Glen Cove Industrial Development … in the accounting records. She also recorded one deposit for $25,000 twice. Auditors also found the required 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… in two private forest conservation programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their … are achieving their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… 2020 (CARES Act) with a HUD-HCR funding agreement through 2026. $120 million in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from HUD. $93 … for CDBG CARES Act funding runs through September 23, 2026, and HCR must expend at least 80% of the funds by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an … the United States by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project. “New York State’s pension fund is at the leading edge of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel Koffler, … to the State of New York. Specifically, Bridan Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael … Preschools Inc and its president and owner Michael C Koffler together with his sons and Sunshine Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementOpinion 90-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and first aid squads) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(1); INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: An emergency rescue and first … fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 2007-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to supersede in village); (authority to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) REAL … Whether a village may hold the proceeds of unneeded village real property sales to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 89-5
… issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Notice of Pendency (filing fee when affecting more than one … A county clerk may not charge additional fees for filing a notice of pendency if the notice affects more than one parcel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Opinion 97-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Powers and Duties (participation in county workers' compensation self-insurance plan) WORKERS' … COMPENSATION -- County Self-Insurance Plan (participation in by village housing authority) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 93-29
… general circulation within the village, without regard to whether the newspaper is published within the village. You ask whether a village is required to designate as its official newspaper the only newspaper which is "published" in the village. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29