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Opinion 2002-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … bidding requirements for political subdivisions in this State. General Municipal Law §103 provides that, except as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17DiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing … and affordable housing. DiNapoli’s report examines three categories of housing insecurity: high housing costs; … Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestOpinion 88-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TAXES -- Mortgage Tax (distribution to newly … to be apportioned among the town and certain villages in the town for the period October 1, 1986 through March 31, 1987. The villages in question were incorporated in May of 1986. Enclosed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… Executive Budget that the budget will remain in balance for the next five years, the direction of the pandemic, … build up the state’s reserves, so we are better prepared for future emergencies or an economic downturn.” The SFY … surpluses through SFY 2025-26. Risks The predominant risk for the financial plan forecast is the uncertainty of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a revenue projection for the 2020-2021 state budget which … of the coronavirus (COVID-19). DiNapoli estimates tax revenue will be at least $4 billion below the projections in … $7 billion. Governor Cuomo requested DiNapoli examine the revenue projection that the Governor and State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1525
… Federated Fund Number which appears on the authorization card must be used as the Deduction Code. Cards that have been … must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. The amount of deduction requested on the authorization card is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1525-2017-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, … with the school safety planning requirements outlined in the Law and State and City Regulations. For example, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsTravel Advisory No. 3
… their official station and their home, they are considered in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel … accordance with this Travel Manual. Unused Common Carrier Tickets In the event that an employee purchases common … report with the rental car vendor. Reference: To view all updated information, please see the OSC Travel Manual . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-123
… for entering the payments. Affected Employees Represented and unrepresented employees in the following bargaining units … SK, SD and 87 Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units CT, 86 and 88 Background Chapter 587 of the Laws of 2007 … $800 Bonus Payment to eligible employees. Effective Date(s) Payments may be made in Pay Period 15L, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-123-ratification-bonus-payment-certain-ucs-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-299
… the Time Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-299-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleCUNY Bulletin No. CU-279
… the Time Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-279-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are … Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The Department contracts … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … or make regular bank deposits for money collected from the soccer concession stand. Longwood Public Library – Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … Court’s cash assets and outstanding liabilities for any of the Court’s fine or bail accounts. Because bail reports … Town of Lockport Justice Court 2018M36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… The Treasurer did not provide monthly bank statements or reconciliations to the Board. The Treasurer did not … budget-to-actual comparisons for revenues and expenses or profit and loss statements. Key Recommendations Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… the DMA or monitor the manner in which the DMA used BID funds. City officials did not maintain adequate records to properly account for BID funds. BID charges exceeded the statutory limit for 11 of the … operations especially the manner in which the DMA uses BID funds. Levy BID charges in compliance with the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Challenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… Email the Hearing Administration Bureau at Hearings@osc.ny.gov By mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be … When requesting a hearing, include your name, NYSLRS ID number, your return email and mailing address, and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you need five years of … your sick leave credit can’t make up the difference. Qualify for a better retirement benefit calculation. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-10
… Services Unit (Bargaining Unit 03) in the Department of Transportation Background Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2004 which implements payment of the Call-Out Response Payment. Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-10-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenance