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Opinion 2001-15
… (authority to dissolve district when there are no "resident owners" within the district); (authority to dissolve … (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §§191, 202-c) -- "Resident Owner" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) … is proper only if signed by the appropriate number of "resident owners"; that is, individual owners of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… What is a presumption? I assisted in the recovery and cleanup … will I still be able to file for a reclassification of my benefit to a World Trade Center accidental disability … this law provide any additional benefit to my beneficiary? Where can I get more information? What is a presumption? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by … compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of the compact agreement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348CUNY Bulletin No. CU-813
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Oiler, Stationary Engineer, and … Further eligibility criteria is available in the memoranda from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated 07/11/2024. Agency Actions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-813-cuny-2025-rate-increases-oiler-stationary-engineer-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-844
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … following bargaining units who are currently receiving any of the Assignment Differentials are impacted: Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-844-cuny-2025-increases-assignment-differentials-eligibleOpinion 2002-6
… at request of adjacent property owners based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as … highway at the request of adjacent property owners. This is in response to your inquiry with regard to the designation … as a "seasonal limited use highway", on or before November 1 of each year (Highway Law §205-a[1]). Section 205-a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Selected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… by six State Oversight Agencies (SOAs) and more than 3,000 SOA licensees, facilities, providers, or entities certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… of inequality and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face … Food banks have reported dramatic increases in calls from people seeking assistance, many for the first time. Some have run out of supplies and have turned people away. The Food Bank for New York City reported nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityOpinion 88-6
… plan") CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §§200 et seq .; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY … 113, the town may implement the plan under its home rule powers or pursuant to collective bargaining. A town may … and welfare of its officers and employees (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][1]). In addition, an item may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… and District officials complied with Local Finance Law when using a line of credit. Key Findings The Treasurer’s … properly segregated and the Board and District officials did not provide adequate oversight over disbursements. We … that had initials did not include dates to determine when the claims audit had occurred. We reviewed 76 payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawCost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a COLA distribution. NYSLRS will interpret general terms in a DRO as intent to provide an ex-spouse with a share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. It is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andOpinion 2001-11
… An assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer them a helping hand,” said DiNapoli. “We know that … they need and deserve.” The Academy provides in-person and online training opportunities, including accounting schools, … and allows local government officials to choose their courses based on their position or topics of interest. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … plans, it must communicate directly with the public on the impact these measures will have on straphangers and … MTA to continue to provide service that meets demand if we hope to continue our regional recovery and increase ridership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetValhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… School District (District) officials adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized … officials did not adequately manage the District’s network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, … found District officials should have: Disabled 67 unneeded network user accounts. These unnecessary accounts had last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… affordable housing, and environmental projects, as well as support for vulnerable New Yorkers and continuation … for future unforeseen events. “ State revenue is running well ahead of projections , and the proposed budget includes … many individuals, small businesses and sectors that are still struggling. We must make sure these funds are allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalJoin Our Team as a State Program Examiner!
… Executive Branch with an independent and objective view of how government can operate more efficiently and effectively. … second years in our traineeship program. There are also many other benefits to working for New York State, including: … and dependent care. Annual Paid Time Off: 13 vacation days 13 sick days 5 personal days 13 paid holidays Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/sgaState Police Bulletin No. SP-254
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to the Holiday Bonus Payment, and … (if applicable). This payment will be made in a separate check regardless of when it is paid. The separate check will be issued with the employee’s regular paycheck or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-254-retroactive-2023-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state