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State Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 456 . Checks issued to eligible … ). For recipients of a previously deceased employee's payroll checks where a Next of Kin Affidavit and Report of … This payment is not used in the calculation of overtime. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice The Earn Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… leave records and signing checks. Village officials do not adequately review payroll records, including the … checks being printed. In addition, the village does not have policies and procedures in place to safeguard IT assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Opinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-58
… of article 18 includes only any express or implied claim, account or demand against or agreement with the municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , … , Mount Vernon IDA , Town of Villenova and the Westmere Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … spent appropriately and effectively.” Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 90-46
… retained by the county and not transmitted to the State for the period November, 1987 through November, 1989. Section … The Comptroller shall: * * * 15. Except where provisions for refund are otherwise specifically provided in any other … * * * Such refund shall be paid from moneys appropriated for such purpose or from revenues in the custody of said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-42
… FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) -- Liability for (city tax districts) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY -- Fees … whether a city is liable for a fee for filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem, pursuant to title 3 of article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Opinion 89-51
… of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) TOWN LAW, §184(5): A fire protection contract entered into by a … fire protection district. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT LAW, §30(12): A fire protection contract is generally … price. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the payment of certain costs related to the provision of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 1370
… Background Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2013 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental … hour in December 2015. In addition, the City University of New York Personnel Policy Bulletin dated December 19, 2013, … automatically update these records. Agencies that use the New York State Electronic Personnel System (NYSTEP) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1370-december-2014-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesOpinion 97-15
… RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street … et seq .) governs the establishment and operation of special districts within counties. Section 250 generally … Charter laws need not be consistent with general or special laws except as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Opinion 97-14
… moneys may be expended by a volunteer fire department to pay the cost of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for furniture for the department's recreation room. … insurance tax moneys may be used by a vol fire dept to pay for constructing a trophy case and furniture for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 91-39
… and then "accepts appointment, is re-elected or takes a new oath of office to the same elective public office from … We have been advised by the Office of Counsel of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems that salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39State Agencies Bulletin No. 1100
… of Civil Service to process imputed income transactions for the value of the employer contribution for health insurance benefits provided to an employee’s … value of employer provided health benefits to an employee for a domestic partner. Historically, marriages between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1100-new-imputed-income-earnings-codes-health-benefits-provided-marriedDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… $1 billion higher than originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … DiNapoli. The General Fund balance remains high compared to historical levels, with $9.6 billion at the end of July, … boosted available funds,” DiNapoli said. “However, due to increased collections from historically volatile sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
New York City is planning significant steps to reduce cityfunded spending by as much as 15 in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choices