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Opinion 91-52
… employing prescribed percentage of local residents) -- Commerce Clause (preference to bidder employing prescribed … also raise constitutional questions of compliance with the commerce, privileges and immunities and equal protection … law raises federal constitutional questions under the Commerce Clause (US Const, art 1, §8, cl. 3); the Privileges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Opinion 2011-1
… reimburse the IDA on a bi-weekly basis for the IDA's gross payroll expense on account of the individuals assigned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Here Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing … infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. “Every New Yorker … housing,” DiNapoli said. “The conditions identified in this audit are unacceptable. The city needs to do a much …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… voucher to the Merchandise Received Date or Merchandise Inspection Date on the purchase order, where applicable, and … number of calendar days taken to resolve the matter. 2. an inspection period or audit is specifically required by … by the lesser of (i) the number of days provided for the inspection or audit or (ii) the number of days actually used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… understand your NYSLRS benefits and what may impact your pension benefit so you can take timely action. Understand … service that is not paid off when you retire. You may owe payment for mandatory service credit if you reinstated a … not affect your eligibility for the Sick Leave Benefit . Schedule a Pre-Retirement Consultation Before you apply for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementOpinion 91-1
… Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, 547 NYS2d 627; Jancyn v County of Suffolk , 71 NY2d 91, 524 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… should extend temporary benefits for SNAP, WIC and school meal programs until inflation’s impact on food costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… external auditor’s assessment of the district’s system of internal controls, and, working directly with the … sibling or nondependent child) of an individual who is an employee, officer or contractor providing services to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 92-33
… also Coconato v Town of Esopus , 152 AD2d 39, 547 NYS2d 953, lv den 76 NY2d 701, 558 NYS2d 891; Municipal Home Rule … 429 NYS2d 487; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS2d 953; see also 1988 Opns St Comp, No. 88-35, p 65). The courts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… It includes information about your retirement benefits, as well as tips on how to develop a well-rounded financial plan. Your … two months. Include expenses that occur periodically, such as car and life insurance, and property and school taxes. … publication includes information about NYSLRS benefits as well as financial planning tips …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 2007-1
… Municipal Corporation Law, §32.04[1][b]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-33, p 84). Generally, services held to be within … 118, 581 NYS2d 885; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS 2d 953; Glen L. Spirits v Village of Hempstead Community … and qualifying under one or more of the following ADA eligibility criteria: Any individual with a disability who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examining “New … according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli examining New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens … retail were responsible for more than two-thirds of the new jobs. The unemployment rate fell from the recession era … Americans for 17 percent. Queens is home to nearly half of New York City’s Asian-American population. Among the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … in law. If you have an interest in a contract, and you do not have any of the powers or duties that could cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, … credit cards, bank accounts, business or personal loans, government benefits or other types of transactions, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… been received. With the quantities present, the receiver does not have a need to independently count or keep records … the vendor within 15 days (7 days for self-certified small business) of the receipt of an invoice about the … must practice blind receiving whenever practical and make use of the SFS Blind Receiving Report to assist with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOpinion 2006-10
… Accounting (charging a portion of town engineer’s salary to special district); (crediting interest earned on the … LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, interest or earnings from the investment of monies of the general fund, town-wide would be credited to the general fund, town-wide and interest or earnings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… services." "The resurgence of film and television production in New York has been successful beyond our wildest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… Adults Keeps Rising January 2022 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in … and an overview of the costs of providing medical care. The evidence indicates that more work in refining New … This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population an analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Among working households, 41 percent had at least one adult shift their work to a teleworking environment. 4 It has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-state