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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Director of the Monroe County Water Authority, and Nelson Rivera, former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County. … to a three year conditional discharge. Last week, Nelson Rivera pleaded guilty to two class “E” felonies and gave up his government pension. In addition, Rivera may never again serve as a New York public employee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school officials take the necessary steps to protect all … looking at the programs New York has in place to keep our school children out of harm’s way. We found much work needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York … to develop comprehensive safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were developed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 91-11
… cause, to an indefinite term, subject to removal at the pleasure of the county legislature, was void in the absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 94-1
… under the County Law to chargeback such costs (see 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 32; McKinney's Statutes, §§74, 240; see also … 372, 547 NYS2d 627; Jancyn Manufacturing Corp. v County of Suffolk, 71 NY2d 91, 524 NYS2d 8; Con Ed v Town of Red Hook, 60 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 89-56
… to make incentive payments to employees who report health care services billed but not provided) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 89-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … your letter in which you ask whether, in furtherance of an agreement between a village and the U.S. Parks Service of the Department of the Interior, … Whether in furtherance of an agreement between a village and the US Parks Service of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 88-42
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by county of erroneous … -- Setoff (right of county to recoup erroneous sales tax allocations to other municipalities) TAX LAW, … Concerning a situation where a county distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 89-16
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Opinion 92-29
… of deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) POLICE AND … to salary of deputy commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) GENERAL … commissioner and a uniformed force. The commissioner, who for purposes of this inquiry we assume is the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 92-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of a … tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … Financial advisers recommend employees contribute at least 10 percent of their gross earnings to their defined … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… Unit for alternate instructions, either by email or phone at (518) 486-4602. A Business Unit may administer liens … returns using the State’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) must do so electronically. While a Business Unit … Unit for alternate instructions, either by email or phone at (518) 486-4602. A Business Unit can journal voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… uncashed for one year or more. OSC performs outreach for refund checks issued out of the Comptroller’s Refund Account … notifies the payee that the proceeds of the uncashed check(s) will be turned over to the Abandoned Property Fund … is cashed, or a claim is made to the issuing agency for a replacement check. First class mailings are not required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentComparison of PFRS Benefits
… Contributions. Retirement Age Members in special plans can retire after completing their plan’s minimum service … requirement, regardless of age. Members in regular plans can retire with full benefits at 62 or with reduced benefits … Retirement — Regular Retirement Plan (Sections 375-h, 375-i) Articles 11 and 22: Benefit reduction is permanent, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher rates of poverty and lower earnings than those without disabilities, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … are some positive signs that companies are opening up jobs to people with disabilities, but more needs to be done to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6 ). About … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followOversight of Language Access Services
… the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited … York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is New York City’s (NYC or City) public health agency. DOHMH’s mission is to protect and promote the health of over 8 million New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-341
… Code is LEG with a Payroll Status of Active or Leave with Pay on or after 03/28/2024 are eligible for this salary … Court of Appeals Chief Judge $240,800 $265,600 Associate Judge $233,400 $257,500 Appellate Division Presiding Justice $227,800 $251,300 Associate Justice $222,200 $245,100 Appellate Term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-341-april-2024-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… by the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). OITS receives EBT transaction data directly from the EBT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations