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Opinion 88-6
… to contribute to "defined contribution pension plan") CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §§200 et seq .; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE … bargaining, contribute to a "defined contribution pension plan" under which the municipality's contributions will … You ask whether a "defined contribution pension plan" established pursuant to an agreement entered into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Opinion 93-32
… Integrity , 144 Misc 2d 342, 544 NYS2d 936; cf . Ward Telecommunications and Computer Services Inc . v State , … to records (Public Officers Law, §89[6]; see St. Joseph's Hospital v Axelrod , 74 AD2d 698, 425 NYS2d 669, app den 49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 99-9
… Municipal Law, §77-b, may pay the travel, meal, lodging, registration and tuition expenses of its city attorney for … imposed only on those who seek CLE credit, in addition to fees payable by others who attend the same course. Such … State. The tuition charge would be in addition to standard registration fees for attendees at the conference, and would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Opinion 2001-12
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to provide for defense and indemnification of library employees) -- Public Library (authority of library board and governing board of … Whether the trustees of a school district library may adopt provisions to cover employees or if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12DiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… slowing down trains, including planned maintenance work, police and medical issues on trains and platforms, and signal … said. “Targeting problem areas like signals and issues with subway cars that add to delays can improve straphangers experience and boost ridership. Working with the Police Department, Fire Department, and Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… markets move in cycles, however, and profits will subside at some point. As we prepare for an eventual slowdown in Wall … securities industry declined by nearly 2 percent (or 3,600 jobs) in 2020 to 179,900 jobs. The loss of industry jobs in the city, at a time when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… of homeless New Yorkers, particularly those with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit … were also insufficient records documenting the rationale for placing clients in general shelters instead of … of Shelter Placements Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most recent weeks for which data are available, approved payments during the first half of July added $5.7 billion to those in the preceding months … shown in the nearby chart. By comparison, during all of calendar year 2019, approved Unemployment Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Oversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral … Mental Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the … To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2281
… 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. Effective Dates: The 2024 APSU … 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/2281-2024-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… work at military installations, individuals fill jobs as air traffic controllers, health care workers and scientific … among others. While not all federal workers in New York live in the state, they contribute to its economy. Recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateSelected Management and Operations Practices
… supported. Background NYPA began Energy Efficiency (EE) programs for its government customers in New York City … 1994. As of April 9, 2015, NYPA financed $1.8 billion in EE projects, which it claims will produce savings of $103.3 … and reported savings of $44.8 million. Key Finding EE savings in NYPA’s April 9, 2015 report were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… more than threefold during State fiscal year 2020-21, nor could they provide information on certain performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable … the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment AOT to provide reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawState Police Bulletin No. SP-216
… any eligible subsequent rows. Maintenance Allowance (MTA) OSC will automatically insert a row to update the … in BU62 receiving Maintenance Allowance. Earnings Code: MTA Effective Date: 04/01/2021 (Administration) OT Eff Date: … Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Maintenance Allowance (MTA) Earnings Code: MTA Effective Date: 04/01/2021 or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-216-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-expandedState Police Bulletin No. SP-229
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of the State Police of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of the State Police of OSCs automatic processing and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-229-april-2022-implementation-location-pay-certain-counties-and-increasesDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… or their workers to maintain a culture of secrecy about these negative experiences in the workplace. What … and ethnic disparities identified, along with information about any impediments faced in collecting this data and the … companies in the Fund’s portfolio requesting information about board and workforce DEI policies and practices. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… more than 10,000 older New Yorkers though were on waiting lists for these services, which can include home health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… card slip. Examples of purchases include: $134,742 from a home improvement store; $25,140 from an online retailer; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… impact on low-income households, who were already more rent-burdened, defined as households spending more than 30 percent of income on rent. Hispanic and Black households make up disproportionate … of the area median income (AMI) and 78% of that number are rent-burdened. One-third of all low-income renter households …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-risk