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Opinion 92-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city who is the permanent fulltime head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 91-57
… of those moneys in a separate fund (see also 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86). This Office has expressed the … required by State or local legislation, moneys in various funds held by a municipality may be deposited in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 93-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN LAW, §123: Neither the … of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually … of trustees or the separate treasurer of a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Protection of Child Performers
… ensured that parents/guardians and employers complied with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of … Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Part 186 of the … Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and NYCRR. The Law and NYCRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersOpinion 2002-11
… of call. It is evident, however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2002-11
… of call. It is evident, however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your beneficiary may receive a benefit of $3,000 if you left State service* on or after April 1, … which provides minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential for eligible … Officers Union, Council 82 (C82), AFSCME, AFL-CIO, a $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential has been approved for … and tracking requirements for the NYSCOPBA and C82 $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential. Effective Dates: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-376
… Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence (only if the Action/Reason code is Leave of Absence/WDL (WC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-376-july-2025-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic … NYCIDA provides financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… to FY 2022-23, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. If … to promote agriculture in Central New York. It is overseen by a 13-member board, consisting of appointees from Onondaga, … The two renters it did have moved out. Auditors were told by authority officials the building is currently unrentable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… has not played a large role in adding jobs, accounting for only 1 percent of the private sector jobs gained during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… had over 40,000 active EMS workers. By 2022, there were only 33,000, a decline of 17.5%. EMS agencies frequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed … appropriated fund balance of $216,780 that was not needed to fund operations which contributed to the accumulation of surplus fund balance. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Wall Street’s profits were up 1.8% in 2023, but firms have … accounts for the slight decline in the average bonus. “Wall Street’s average cash bonuses dipped slightly from last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022Addiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Specifically, we found that: OASAS personnel review Plans only at initial certification, despite guidance that states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… The New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) traditional racing … profitable, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also noted … rights, titles and interests in racetrack properties to New York state. In return, the state forgave nearly all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the … Ensuring stronger finances down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming … New sources of recurring revenue in the states final budget and other aid including expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not properly account for leave accruals for 22 of the 49 employees’ accrual records tested. The district may … This compromised the claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits