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Opinion 92-55
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, … village may not contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to perform testing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 95-17
… by the town. You indicate that the town owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The town initially acquired this sand as a gift (see 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-941, … unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-36
… in an area encompassing less than the entire county. You ask whether article 6 of County Law (§300 et seq .) … an agency whose municipal fathers have spent the money to upgrade their 911 service area should pay the surcharge". … of the intent to permit only county-wide systems. We do not believe that the language of section 304(2) requires a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2021, agriculture in New York … 2021 to reach new highs. In addition, farms contribute to food security in their communities, an important benefit in … at which farmers are required to provide unemployment insurance coverage for their workers. As employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year OSC strongly recommends that agencies submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession thanks to a wealth of locally educated young adults, a technically … according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… support senior citizens, even during the COVID-19 pandemic when the need was greater, according to an audit released … 29 AAAs remained unspent as of July 30, 2021. NYSOFA also did not revise its allocation plan based on the most current … Programs Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… 1 states that “The State Comptroller shall be required: To audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; To audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February … in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… year shattered all expectations. The early forecast of a disastrous year for financial markets was sharply … had assumed statewide bonuses for the broader finance and insurance sector would decrease by 15.5 percent in SFY 2021 … Annual Profits and Employment, 2001-2020 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are lapses, the consequences can be fatal as our audit shows. OMH should implement our … AOT criteria are met and a petition for AOT is warranted, but a timeframe for this review is undefined. Using a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… and this budget came together at the last minute and with little public scrutiny. While the state’s financial footing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andOpinion 88-8
Whether a fire district may engage a local automotive dealership to service its vehicles if a member of the board of fire commissioners is the president and chief stockholder of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… aid runs out, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the MTA has … The MTA projected in July that fare revenue will be the largest source of growth among all revenue sources and will … on Subway Ridership in New York City Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … employees in the Security Supervisors Unit. Effective Dates: The 2025 increases to Location Pay, Location … Duty Pay will be processed using the following effective dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … employees in the Security Services Unit. Effective Dates: The increases to Location Pay, Location Mid-Hudson … Pay will be processed using the following effective dates and check dates: Pay Period Effective Date Check Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of $173,450 to almost 60,000 residents with a budget of $93.8 million. Villages provide essential services for … annual audits. Ultimately, transparency serves as a cornerstone of good governance, promoting accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Enacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2024-25
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2024-25 is projected to total $227.2 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2024-25.pdfJustice Court Fund Reporting
The Office of the State Comptroller is replacing the Justice Court Fund Internet Report (JCFIR) with a new Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) application to collect the monthly court activities. Come learn about the new system’s features and how to access and navigate reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-court-fund-reporting-042424.pdf