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Opinion 2003-1
… to town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (cost charged only against properties in extension) TOWN LAW §202(5): Pursuant to Town Law §202(5), the cost of an extension to a town water district is charged … the town board. You ask whether the cost of an improvement for an extension to an existing town water district is borne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 88-59
… and employees must be included in the village's tentative budget (Village Law, §5-506[1][f]). After the public hearing on the tentative budget and any revision of the budget, the wages and salaries become fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful … managed pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s environment and agricultural economy. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOpinion 90-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedures (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) LOCAL LAWS -- Voting Requirements … to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §353-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31SUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for … be updated. Position Location field on Job Data page is incorrect/rate of pay is correct – Agencies must submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to … of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs to thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use … should work to improve its oversight over its providers’ programs to ensure gaps in potentially life-saving care do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave. Background Policies regarding sabbaticals and other paid leave are set by SUNY's Board of Trustees and labor … are responsible for administering sabbatical and other paid leave policies consistent with SUNY direction and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… but that the system enhancement did not apply to all Food and Drug Administration-approved generics. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro … To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel Retro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been substantiated. These records encompassed … said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether … needed. This isn't about finger-pointing if some of the old system's problems still exist. It is about keeping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and … (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments … conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… overestimated expenditures by $21.3 million over the three-year period, most of the appropriated fund balance was not … unrestricted fund balance has averaged more than 16 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations Also, fund … County) Over the five-year period 2011-12 through 2015-16, the district’s reported unrestricted fund balance ranged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry increased by 3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-287
… meet the eligibility criteria are affected: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … for eligible employees. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-287-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increasesReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… assessment and case management, access to health care and child care services, and assistance with finding permanent … in January 2020. The Office’s funding of shelter services is administered through the Local Districts, comprising the … of reimbursable costs, the documentation necessary to support these costs, and cost allocation requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … sharp increase – of 68% – in child labor law violations in New York in 2022 compared with 2021. The Department is responsible for enforcing New York Labor Laws (Laws). These Laws, which provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… year-to-date totals if the automatic capping feature is not in effect yet. Report overtime above and below the … you use depend on whether the automatic capping feature is in effect). Do not withhold member contributions from … 2024 report or earlier , the automatic capping feature is in effect for the ERS members you report. If you begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC full-time Ratification Bonus Payments. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationTitle I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) — public school districts, … to the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and local charter schools through four statutory formulas that … Students in Temporary Housing (STH) and children in local institutions for neglected children. Once those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-data