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Opinion 90-4
… -- Powers and Duties (imposition of benefit assessments for drainage) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a)(3); VILLAGE LAW, … serves as a significant portion of a drainage basin for a large portion of the village. You also indicate that … you state that the pond has become a breeding place for insects and other wildlife and the silt has created an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 94-14
… to finance projects located outside the municipality for whose benefit the agency was created); (development … of any project located wholly outside the municipality for whose benefit the IDA was created. This prohibition does not apply, however, to projects for which an agency has authorized any assistance prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $815 million, an increase of 5.8%, or $45 million. County and city collections … in the rest of the state totaled $887 million, an increase of 4.4%. Nearly all (55 out of 57) counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… The report urges the city to use greater transparency for nondiscretionary costs that it does not have direct … declining share has allowed the city to allocate funding for services where it has greater control over spending, … share of the FY 2024 budget that is controllable accounts for more than three-fifths of projected spending for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… Partners. "This new commitment to Primary Venture Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund … to seeking out profitable investment opportunities for the Retirement System’s members, retirees and … pension fund made previous commitments to the firm in 2010 for $15 million and in 2003 for $27 million through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… will address only the fiscal year 2021-2022 NYSTRS annual bill. Effective Dates NYSTRS arrears must be entered into … next steps. The spreadsheet will include: The employee’s NYS EMPLID , NYSTRS ID , and Name The Mandatory Member … Amount from the drop-down box. Deduction End Date - leave blank. Goal Amount – Sum of arrears to be collected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… were not prepared monthly or properly prepared for all bank accounts. Key Recommendations Maintain complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health … emergency care and hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the Office of the State … ) for more information on interest eligibility requirements, … support such certification through processes identified for the purpose. Any business determined to not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… which covers prescription and nonprescription drugs for Medicaid enrollees. The Department uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment … sum payment based upon total number of years spent at a salary at the maximum of the salary grade. Consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… of job growth in the securities industry bodes well for the New York's economy, but it remains to be seen whether … be sustained." The industry reported that pre-tax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … crisis (2007), the resumption of job growth is good news for the state and the city's economy. According to DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014XIX.1 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… in SFS to serve a multitude of business processes for State Agencies including facilitating billing to the … project to the grant. This capability was only in place for the agency business units that onboard to use ESA within … agencies ability to use the Project ID and Activity ID for their projects as a whole. Non-onboarding agencies were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1-overviewDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … becoming a reality and companies that aren’t prepared for it could pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for court-ordered AOT for individuals with severe mental illness who meet criteria … meets AOT criteria. If so, LGU staff file a petition for AOT with the appropriate court and a hearing is held to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2260
… regarding the implementation of double time payments for employees mandated to work beyond 16 consecutive hours. … Revenue Service Publication 957, OSC will be reporting retroactive payments made to individuals who have filed for … Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2260-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-services-unit-ssuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2263
… regarding the implementation of double time payments for employees mandated to work beyond 16 consecutive hours. … Revenue Service Publication 957, OSC will be reporting retroactive payments made to individuals who have filed for … Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2263-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-supervisors-unit-sspuPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered … spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future generations; and care for parks and public spaces. Parks maintains about 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projects