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Opinion 89-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Purchases through County … York State Office of General Services does not apply to a purchase from the State contract vendor upon terms and … or substantially vary from the State contract. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3DiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… may also pressure its next capital plan, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s capital program is critical to winning riders back to public transportation … just delayed projects. If the MTA covers the shortfall in capital funds by using its operating budget to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, agencies must select a vendor location. In the Statewide Financial System (SFS), a vendor location is a set of business defaults defined by the vendor. Agencies … When processing payments to a vendor agencies must select a vendor location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationOpinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), 803, 806: A member of a county governing board who also serves on the … implied ..." (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). "Interest" is defined in section 800(3) as a "direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… 31, 2015. Background The Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated … for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. In 2014, the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… Agreements. Affected Employees Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a … Effective Date(s) Immediately Definitions A “Court Order” is a final decision issued by a federal or state court that … types of settlement agreements, depending on the forum in which the legal claim is pending at the time it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantOpinion 90-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary … of for fuel oil) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: If it is known or may be reasonably anticipated that a political subdivision will spend in the aggregate over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: proof of ownership of … of ownership. How to Prove Entitlement ("Who Can Claim") In New York State, the Surrogate's Court in the county where … or payer of funeral expenses can submit a claim if there is no court-appointed representative. Court-Appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York … York City are not planning any bond issues at this point in time. The planned sales of $2.45 billion include $1.55 … $1.18 billion scheduled for April, of which $1.12 billion is for new money and $65 million for refunding or reoffering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… Agreements. Affected Employees: Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a … Dates: Immediately Definitions A “Court Order” is a final decision issued by a federal or state court that … types of settlement agreements, depending on the forum in which the legal claim is pending at the time it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantSUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… Affected Employees SUNY employees who receive housing that is considered taxable income Effective Date(s) Paychecks … Revenue Code Section 61, employer-provided housing is a taxable benefit to employees. Section 119 (a) of the … Actions Agencies must report the value of the housing in Time Entry using earn code HAS and enter the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingState Agencies Bulletin No. 682
… since April 1, 2003 or who move to graded positions in the future. Note : Employees represented by CSEA will be addressed separately in a later bulletin after clarification and direction from the … salaries for affected Management Confidential employees is effective April 1, 2003. Agencies may begin submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/682-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… address risks arising from climate change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and … long-term investments," DiNapoli said. "The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway and accelerating … globally. As a long-term investor, we want the companies in our portfolio to demonstrate a commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsOpinion 95-12
… invest funds with a State or federally chartered savings bank) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority … or invest with a State or federally chartered savings bank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11; BANKING LAW, §2: The term "bank" as used in General Municipal Law, §§10 and 11 does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Opinion 89-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Approval of … between county and corporation of which county treasurer is stockholder) -- Stock Ownership (county treasurer as … the issuance of checks may not literally constitute a power or duty enumerated in General Municipal Law, §801, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 1911
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payments related to … to COVID-19 vaccine activities. To facilitate tracking in the NYS Payroll System (PayServ), new Earnings Codes have … Grade for Overtime Union Designation Flow Controller N/A 6 CSEA Greeter N/A 6 CSEA Observer Observer / First Aid 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1911-processing-payments-activities-related-covid-19-vaccine-effortAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … Background The Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County. The Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialContribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding objectives is the alignment of employer costs with the value of member … generally have higher contribution rates, which results in higher annual costs. For example, if an employer chooses to provide a service-based plan which allows members to retire after a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesXI.4.A Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… BACKGROUND Chapter 166 of the Laws of 1991 added Article XI-B (The Prompt Contracting Law) to … documents; provides for written directives, waivers of interest, advances, and loans to NFPs when those time … Chapter 166 of the Laws of 1991 added Article XIB The Prompt Contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4a-not-profit-prompt-contractingState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… raises concerns about the city’s outyear budget gaps at a time of continued uncertainty. New sources of spending and … the missed opportunity to set aside additional monies in its Revenue Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 when … projections. A systematic approach to setting funds aside is critical. “The city has reflected the impact of pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-update