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Opinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … of a county sewer district, is authorized to contract "... for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… and render such commission payable to the estate" ( in re Hammersdorf's Will , 125 NYS2d 276, at 277, n.o.r.; see also, in re Fewer's Estate , 177 Misc 788, 31 NYS2d 810; Matter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… service delivery amid changing staffing trends, and building up reserves should enable the city to better … revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also does not yet include more … $1 billion in not yet approved revenue from the federal government for expenses related to the recent influx of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found … amounts that had been paid to the fire company. She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… revenues and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but … DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s latest financial plan . “New York City’s finances were boosted by … track. Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York (2024) Related Reports and Analysis Review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… annually from an increase in the Payroll Mobility Tax on large New York City employers, the MTA has balanced budgets … rider recovery means $325 million less in annual revenue. NYC Transit has set a target for 70% rider satisfaction by … the system. Capital and Debt It is currently uncertain how large the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital program will be or how it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… of using the Prorated Annual Lease Value method or the Daily Lease Value method. Commuting Rule – Appropriate when … please refer to the IRS Publications listed below: IRS Publication 15 (Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide) IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… costs that consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by … of housing insecurity are wide-ranging and while low-income renters are the most cost-burdened, these financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employerprovided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System PayServ for tax year 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above … districts) will have about $308 million less in levy growth compared to what they had in 2015-16 when the allowable growth factor was 1.62 percent. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender … As of Feb. 28, the Fund held 104,500 shares of GoPro Inc. worth $982,300. The Fund currently has similar proposals … to increase board diversity pending at Dentsply Sirona Inc. and FleetCor Technologies Inc. and has filed similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: 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 Metropolitan Transportation Authority an … 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-budgetsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, … “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next 20 years,” DiNapoli … grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal … and sustainability risks that could disrupt the Financial Plan that should be monitored closely. “Amidst tremendous … not be lost,” DiNapoli said. “While the state Financial Plan expects revenue growth to continue, economic risks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… of programs. This section addresses Cash and Non-Cash awards associated with all merit award programs including longevity awards, performance awards, recognition awards and achievement awards. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… and planned savings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the city’s … and planned savings according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli on the citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the comptroller for audit, shall be made by the head of the department, or by such authority or authorities … in the department as shall be designated by the head of the department by a rule or written directive filed … for the agency’s contractors. The department head of an administrative agency is the Commissioner; for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention requirements to ensure documentation supporting … payments, and (iii) comply with relevant records retention requirements. For more information regarding the … section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention requirements to ensure documentation supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the States forest
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… unlawful invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented sanctions against Russian companies and individuals,” DiNapoli said. “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian … Putin’s unhinged, tyrannical foreign policy, leading to sanctions that have significantly hobbled Russia’s already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-review