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DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens … residents than at any time in its history a record number of jobs and businesses and an alltime low unemployment rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … relationships with your municipality are prohibited. Who does the law apply to? If you are an officer or employee of a … an interest in a municipal contract does not necessarily mean that your interest is prohibited. In order for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 92-33
… be rendered by the chamber of commerce may be awarded only after compliance with competitive bidding requirements of … $10,000, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement in the manner prescribed in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli There are few things that are certain in life, and it’s good to … average salaries and service credit totals to estimate what their benefit will be when they retire.* Entering a … relatives and business associates; Don’t be afraid to ask questions: Do they personally research the financial products …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 92-14
… may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded … chief fiscal officer of a county may refund a deposit made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order only … the county clerk's office, or (2) the lienor has failed to commence an action to foreclose such lien or to secure an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14DiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… bonuses and gratuities to staff and neglected critical building repairs, according to an audit released today by New … Gardens (2 buildings, 358 units, Bronx) Holes in the building foundation, detached benches, and debris posing … and mold in 22 of 35 apartments sampled. Tivoli Towers (1 building, 321 units, Brooklyn) Damage to the building facade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Program loans through March. New York City has a world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector, … featuring celebrated performance venues, museums and sports teams as well as innovative artists and centers of … in economic activity. In 2020, however, they expect the number of tourists declined to 23 million. Until the sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… of 2020, unemployment in the borough rose rapidly (as it did throughout the City) to reach 21.2 percent in May 2020 as … Crime Major crime in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-215
… America Bargaining Unit SD Association of Surrogate’s and Supreme Court Reporters Bargaining Unit SG District Council 37 Bargaining Unit SK Court Attorneys Association Bargaining Unit SN Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-215-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryOpinion 92-26
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of Elections (liability for expenses of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; … §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York must be … the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Opinion 91-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise or settlement of … (expenditures to compensate property owners for decrease in market value) STATE CONSTITUTION, ART. I, §7(a), ART. … against gifts and loans does not apply to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency [OCRRA], a public benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… Affected Employees: Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a Settlement … or (2) an arbitrator or other entity (e.g., the Office of Employee Relations) authorized under a collective … bargaining agreement to direct such payment. An example of an administrative agency that has authority to direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… Affected Employees Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a Settlement … an arbitrator or other entity (e.g., the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations) authorized under a collective … bargaining agreement to direct such payment. An example of an administrative agency that has authority to direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… responsibility tasks that are required when engaging in business with the State of New York for contracting … Complete a New York State Substitute Form W-9 Log into the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal at … the bottom of the page, to view the entire questionnaire Print a Questionnaire Printing a questionnaire includes Basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-213
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2014 Salary Increase (Bargaining Units SA, SG, … who meet the eligibility criteria: Citywide Association of Law Assistants of the Civil, Criminal and Family Courts … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the October 2014 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-213-october-2014-salary-increase-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-and-snNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… to 59.1 percent), the opposite trend from the nation. As New York City enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City lags behind the rest of New York State and the nation both in restoring pandemic job … the more prolonged impact of the pandemic on employment in New York City warrants further analysis and targeted policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices … Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living in or near the federal poverty level resulting in painful choices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… are increasing these costs. 33 In July, the National Corn Growers Association reported that fertilizer prices had … Disruptions, November 7, 2025, op. cit. 34 National Corn Growers Association, “ Fertilizer Costs High in the Currency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-214
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2015 UCS Increments, Longevity Increments and … Bargaining Unit 87 Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County Bargaining Unit DR Suffolk County Court … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2015 UCS Increments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-214-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… in poverty, or 13.9 percent, compared to 12.8 percent of all Americans. Poverty rates are higher than 13 percent in … housing and other costs. The thresholds also include the value of all non-cash benefits available as resources and tax … 2022, at https://robinhoodorg-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/04/PT_Annual2021_final.pdf . 10 Annie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decade