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Opinion 94-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter … VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in the city's on-street parking meter zones. Currently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 2256
… $5,150 End Date: Leave blank Goal Amount: Leave blank Goal Balance: Leave blank 2024 Increases Earnings Code: LOC, SUP, … $5,300 End Date: Leave blank Goal Amount: Leave blank Goal Balance: Leave blank In addition, OSC will automatically … 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2256-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-supplementalMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal … guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. New York State requires localities to … access to information and assistance for older adults on long term services and supports. In the City, this program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults … number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing the … The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased with 211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… information such as the offender’s name, age, exact address, employment address, photograph and physical … Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Steuben and Warren counties; city police departments in Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Ogdensburg, … examined (53 percent). Auditors found that the city of Mount Vernon did not investigate why a level 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-256
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the following … Pursuant to Article 2, Section 37.4(a) of the Judiciary Law and the following Chapter Laws, increments are to be … will be inserted with the same effective date as the row being evaluated using the Action/Reason code Pay Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-256-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2257
… implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PBANYS, provides for April 2023 and April 2024 … the employee remains eligible. Command Pay (Earnings Code COM) Earnings Code: COM Effective Date 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2257-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases-premium-overtimeXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … the Charities Registration database to verify a charitable corporation's registration and filing status. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, … in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on public corruption a top priority.” “These individuals … partners to see that public corruption is rooted out at all levels.” Tanski is accused of circumventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… capacity to finance capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of … issuances (in both SFYs 2020-21 and 2021-22) from the caps on debt outstanding and debt service, as well as removing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsPine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… Pine Valley Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, and is governed by an … nine-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the District, with approximately 615 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition and internal … taken over the services the Village previously provided to its residents. The Town Board, which is composed of five … the Town’s financial operations and take timely action to maintain the Town’s financial stability. The fund balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8City of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… and approve any necessary budget amendments. Although we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, … sewer funds and adopt future budgets with less dependence on the use of unexpended surplus funds. Continue to closely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… October 16, 2013. Background The Caledonia Fire Department is located in the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County, and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The Department reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or unrelated to its programs, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers … expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in … The North Shore for many the gateway to Staten Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthBrownfield Cleanup Program
… Program, 1 owners of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when … sites is not a requirement of the program, DEC officials state that remediation of sites makes them more attractive to … to secure voluntary agreement with responsible parties to fund the investigation and cleanup without success, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-program