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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… the financial risks posed to New York by unpredictable tax revenues and federal funding, according to a report … larger-than-expected declines in current fiscal year tax collections leave uncertainty that may not be fully … before the April 1 start of the new fiscal year. State tax collections for the month of January were $2.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… budget gaps," DiNapoli said. "New York City's economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections are slowing and … budgetary impact will depend on how the executive order is implemented, the role of Congress, and possibly the … offered through the state's health insurance exchange. It is unclear whether the city or the state would assume …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetOpinion 94-2
… for city officials) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a … handicapped parking permits. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1604 provides as follows: Except as otherwise provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Opinion 90-21
… prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the … that the positions of the clerk and confidential secretary or bookkeeper to the supervisor are incompatible). … prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 2003-1
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (cost charged only against properties in extension) TOWN LAW §202(5): Pursuant to Town … extension to a town water district is charged against only properties within the extension. The extension may also be … to an existing town water district is borne solely by the properties within the extension. Towns are authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 2006-9
… the cost of the town district property and facilities, is subject to referendum. You state that the town is proposing to transfer assets of a town sewer district to … id.). If all of the property or facilities of the district is to be sold, the proposition submitted to referendum must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 89-9
… your letter, the only known heir of the deceased employee is a sister, who has been advised of the unclaimed paycheck. … without administration. Under this statute, "debt" is defined to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus … 3 of section 1310 of the SCPA authorizes a debtor, which is defined to include a government agency owing a "debt", to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Update Vendor Information and Access
… ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). You have the option … through the Vendor Self-Service Portal, which is a portion of your vendor record that contains information specifying … ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessOpinion 89-11
… all or a portion of the tax to the department of which it is part. As previously noted, however, sections 9104 and 9105 … been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment of the foreign fire … any or all of the purposes for which the corporation is formed (Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §202[a][4],[16]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 97-18
… sewer district) COUNTY LAW, §§215(5), (6); 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for a county … sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after public advertisement. Such sale would not be subject to a referendum within the district. You ask whether the sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 99-11
… be cancelled by either perforating the obligation with the word "Paid" or "Cancelled" and the date of payment, … 80-351, p 106, concerning record-keeping requirements). With respect to whether a paid cancelled obligation may be … or other similar mementos of nominal value, in accordance with a personnel management program for recognizing long and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Opinion 94-24
… to purchase land for a town hall with current year tax revenues and to construct the town hall using such … the construction, all to be paid for with the current year tax revenues, then only that single resolution would be … would be required for the expenditure of any current year tax revenues on the construction. You ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Opinion 94-22
… or extension of a business improvement district is based on a district plan prepared in accordance with … Law, §980-j, the expense and cost of the district which is apportioned to benefited real property in accordance with the district plan is a charge upon each benefited parcel of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 93-4
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority to issue bonds to finance judgments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§10.00, … 35.00: A town board may authorize the issuance of bonds to finance tax certiorari judgments. The resolution … judgment and if so whether the resolution is subject to referendum or a supermajority vote of the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The case, being … accounts. “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that is why my office has … continue to work with law enforcement across the state to fight corruption and the abuse of taxpayers. The public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerXII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… Due date or Net Due date on the voucher. Two-day ACH is the preferred payment method because it is the most efficient and cost-effective, and it minimizes … in the SFS vendor file be set up so that the vendor is able to receive ACH payments. One-day ACH payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-768
… Deadlines schedule, payments may be submitted beginning with paychecks dated 07/13/2023 and must be completed by … Payroll Systems and Operations office must provide OSC with the CUNY RF Authorization Form spreadsheet of eligible … employment and income taxes. In addition, payments made with Earning Codes CGT, XCT, YCT, or ZCT are supplemental, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-768-2023-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … (SUNY), authorizes the alignment of the minimum wage paid to hourly employees and student workers with the minimum wage … enacted State budget. Beginning in 2019, all increases to the minimum wage will be dependent upon an analysis of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted … emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS is responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services