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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… reflect on the fact that we have so much to be thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas … are in need of a helping hand. Consider the opportunity for charity giving this holiday season to help those less … reflect on the fact that we have so much to be thankful for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOpinion 91-60
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of determining conflicts of interest) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§33, 34, 800[3], 801, … with populations of 50,000 or more are required by article 18 of the General Municipal Law to file annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 95-25
… LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid … "Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Law" (meaning of for purposes of the aid to localities budget) STATE … added). Section 54 of the State Finance Law provides for an annual apportionment and payment of State aid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed to this plight. As competition for gambling dollars intensifies in New York, the state must … amount wagered on horse racing, also known as the handle, for these OTBs was $3.7 billion from 2009 through 2013, a 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyOpinion 94-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … take steps to ensure that the negotiated lease is upon the best or most beneficial terms. The lease may permit the … district officials have a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 91-34
… ELECTIONS -- Printing of Election Supplies (necessity for bidding) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract for printing materials relating to elections, such as voting … also may require the successful bidder to provide security for the successful completion of the project. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Prompt Payment
… the prompt contracting law, allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or … the prompt contracting law allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2127
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number changes and to explain how chartfield strings will be charged for fiscal year 2023-2024. Affected Employees Employees with … Title and Position Management (TPM) Mass Change Process for Line-Item Realignment (LNR); do not use a Position Move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2127-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2023-2024“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… participates in, economic assistance programs, such as the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Programs (NYS 2021-22 Report Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query (LQ_TAX_NEW_W4_REQUIRED) to help them identify employees who require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-350
… July 2023 Increase to On-Call Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … from $6.00 to $8.00. OSC will automatically calculate the retroactive adjustments owed to employees who received any … or SBU with an Earnings Begin Date on or after 07/06/2023. Retroactive adjustments for these earnings codes will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-350-july-2023-increase-call-pay-eligible-professional-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2180
… APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing Allowance. This payment, including payment to … OSC will process this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2180-2023-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… “Local sales tax collections in August continue a pattern of moderate increases in 2023,” DiNapoli said. “With overall … York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or $9.1 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $913 million, an increase of 5.6%. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. … come and get it. My thanks to Borough President Diaz for inviting my team and me to provide this service to his … DiNapoli and the Office of the New York State Comptroller for expanding their efforts to track down the owners of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2013
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of procedures for reporting line number changes and to explain how chartfield strings will be charged for fiscal year 2022-2023. Affected Employees Employees with … Title and Position Management (TPM) Mass Change Process for Line-Item Realignment (LNR); do not use a Position Move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2013-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2022-2023X.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Customer to create a revenue contract in the SFS, for Interagency billing and payment processing and to track … Refer to Section 3 - Vendor Registration of this Chapter for additional guidance on how to register a vendor. The VMU … a Business Unit needs to bill and/or track receivables for vendors that will provide revenues to only that Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Submit Request (For a New Advance or Increase to an Existing Advance) A written request for an advance should be submitted by the agency’s Chief … via email to [email protected] . The justification for the amount requested may include, but is not limited to, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… was about 33 percent compared to about 75 percent for people without disabilities. Further, ACS data shows that … may not be receiving notifications on important benefits for which they may be eligible, as notifications are … who are educated in public benefits and work incentives for individuals with disabilities; collaborate with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment