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Opinion 98-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BOND AND NOTES -- Periods of Probable Usefulness (replacement of fire chiefs' cars); (acquisition of traffic signal control system) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (capital reserve fund to replace chiefs' cars) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Planning
… of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step is to draw up a list of all … Security income of 20 percent of pre-retirement earnings. In our example, the combination of Social Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… February’s level — one indication that recovery has been only partial. Extraordinary unemployment benefits funded by … state-federal UI program. Those temporary programs covered only certain periods, contributing to the decline in overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021VendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… versions of Vendor Responsibility Questionnaires by the vendor, which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As a … that have been electronically certified and submitted by vendors using the VendRep System Set up automatic email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves, but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides … is eligible for benefits. If they are, DOL will send you a notice of entitlement and potential charges. You’ll have an opportunity to comment and specify the circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… pension funds intended for a deceased relative is not only reprehensible, it hurts hardworking New Yorkers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Board, being responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … District’s financial operations were adequately accounted for and reported. In addition, the District faced an … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74DiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… with campuses, including the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF), one of the largest with $723 million in … June 30, 2015. Auditors found two foundations, Stony Brook Foundation (SBF) and UBF, controlled $1.1 billion, more than … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-260
… BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR Suffolk County Court Employees Association F8 Ninth … the State of New York and the affected bargaining units (DR, F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an … Side Letters to the Agreements for Bargaining Units DR, F8 and SY provide for an increase in Senior Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-260-april-2018-increases-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-604
… it is necessary to obtain a new authorization card only if the employee wants to contribute to a different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-604-2018-cuny-charitable-campaignCUNY Bulletin No. CU-387
… Employees CUNY employees in the titles of CUNY Theater Technician, Theater Technician Specialist and Lead Theater Technician Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-387-salary-increases-cuny-employees-international-allianceOversight of Campus Foundations
… System Administration is providing sufficient oversight of campus foundations to make certain the campus foundations conduct their activities in accordance … and functions that are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… he is expected to pay the remainder of restitution and be sentenced to 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 years. As fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-274
… BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR Suffolk County Court Employees Association F8 Ninth … the State of New York and the affected bargaining units (DR, F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an … Side Letters to the Agreements for Bargaining Units DR, F8 and SY provide for an increase in Senior Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-274-april-2019-increases-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-andDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… of a Bronx non-profit organization called Tremont Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York … have provided funds to other employees of Tremont Crotona Day Care Center to contribute to Alvarez. Gonzalez also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; $7,693 for … including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… 1, 2012 to July 1, 2018. About the Program Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the … treatment is for that other use. To protect public safety, State laws are more restrictive and also prohibit Medicaid … or a level-3 sex offender). We reviewed the medical records of 13 of the 14 sex offenders to determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… processing and taxation of educational assistance benefits for 2001 Affected Employees Employees who received a taxable … assistance benefits provided to State employees for undergraduate courses, up to a $5,250 limit during the … In general, educational assistance benefits provided for graduate courses are taxable, unless they can be excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … lines in Troy at no direct cost to taxpayers,” said Troy City Council President Sue Steele . “Residents expect to … In response to a request from the Troy City Council New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional