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Opinion 92-48
… of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the construction, reconstruction, acquisition or … and interest due on the indebtedness could be used for any lawful municipal purpose. Based on the requirement in … with the proceeds of obligations authorized to be issued for a single object or purpose and only a portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 2001-5
… §91(1): A fire district may offer a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals for felonies and misdemeanors directly connected to vandalism … You ask whether a fire district may offer a reward for information leading to the conviction of the persons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster … with relatives or with foster parents approved by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary agencies. The agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenOpinion 2006-3
… town board, after a public hearing, to grant franchises “for the use of the streets, highways, and public places or … thereof or the space above or under them or any of them, for any specific purpose authorized by law upon such terms … rule, unless a statute provides otherwise, and except for revenues received as a result of a part-town function or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted … of dollars in new debt and lump sum appropriations for the Executive and Legislature to use at their discretion, … this fiscal year, rising to $238 million in SFY 2017-18; Increases school aid by $1.3 billion, or 6 percent, on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingOpinion 89-16
… how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. However, the … custody of these moneys should not permit expenditures for illegal or improper purposes. Should the members decide to use these moneys to pay for the publication of a fire department or company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16DiNapoli: 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 funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesState Police Bulletin No. SP-219
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07, the State Police … Annual salaried employees of the Division of State Police in BU07, BU17, or BU62 who possess or obtain a recognized … Graduate Degree $750 The payment will be made annually in June of each year and will be for one degree only. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-219-2021-state-police-education-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the Medicaid program and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care … who did not fully comply with the DOH’s Medicaid policies for provider enrollment and revalidation were able to obtain … Two managed care organizations reported medical costs for services procured through a corporate affiliate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … central procurement agency. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the agency designated to facilitate orders among agencies for the severely disabled and veterans workshops. SED is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation … ahead,” DiNapoli said. “Consistent underbudgeting for known spending risks such as educational programming, … and the city continues to bear the majority of the burden for the significant cost of helping asylum seekers. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainComparison of PFRS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) benefits by tier. Tier 2 Tier 3 … plan. Article 14: 3% for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. 3% until retirement unless … 6 Member Contributions. Retirement Age Members in special plans can retire after completing their plan’s minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… in mind when designating this role. Yes Payroll Earnings - Salary Calculations Responsible for handling Overpayments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the NYS Contract Description field (in conjunction with an Audit Type requiring OSC review) systematically … is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. Procurement Contract Line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public … identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York … of New York – a bond sale of up to $17 million of fixed rate tax-exempt and/or taxable bonds for the month of … and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1685
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2018 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out Affected Employees Employees … at the straight time rate based on the employee’s salary on the Effective Date. Agency Actions To pay the 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1685-2018-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … need to be watched closely by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers … not have set time frames for investigating complaints. It is DOL's practice to combine complaints and investigate them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1401
… Purpose To inform agencies of the revised timeline for the testing and conversion of the account codes in … be able to compare data across PayServ and SFS, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll charges. Due to the … to accommodate the potential impact to agencies and allow for additional testing by OSC and agencies. SFS will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1401-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1254
To provide payroll system users with the following information to assist in the transition to the upgraded PayServ system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1254-payserv-upgrade