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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 … to 8.2 percent as of April 2021, the most recent date for which data are available. However, for New Yorkers who face unique challenges due to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-250
… processing the October 1, 2016 and October 1, 2017 Stipend Increases. Affected Employees Employees in the State … stipend increase for October 1, 2016: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Pay Basis Code = BIW Payroll Status = … of the row being evaluated and each prior year. Automatic Retroactive Processing OSC will automatically calculate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-250-october-2016-and-october-2017-stipend-increase-gsnuOpinion 88-25
… of the town, and whether the town board may impose fees for use of the district by other than inhabitants. In … wholly at the expense of the district and are exclusively for the benefit of the people within the district ( … and expend such amount of money as may be necessary for the proper maintenance of such park for the use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 89-21
… highways in a reasonably safe condition, is responsible for removing overhanging or broken branches from trees within … has agreed to maintain, the complaint should be referred for action to the highway superintendent of the other town. … it is unclear whether a town remains potentially liable for injuries to a third party caused by inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July … well as government spending on national and state parks (for example, spending for the maintenance of hiking or snowmobiling trails). 1 In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… a decline in unemployment and the projected downward trend in Medicaid enrollment. Overall Medicaid spending in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Member Contributions
… to contribute a percentage (see chart) of their earnings for all their years of public service. Annualized Wage or … to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required … rate is based on actual earnings of $46,000 and increases to 3.5 percent. You would use this rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… said. “Demographic and other changes pose difficulties for local and state officials as they look for policies to boost communities and increase connectivity … with a significant decrease in younger New Yorkers and increases in more mature New Yorkers. Lawmakers in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… automatic processing of the 2021 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, and to provide … calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, provided the Member serves the entire year. The total … only part of the year must equal the prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days served in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 2010-4
… AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services with private ambulance company) -- Fees (imposition of by fire districts for "back up" services provided under contract with private ambulance company) -- Fire Districts (contracts for "back up" services with private ambulance company) FEES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… back from pre-pandemic levels but also continue the upward trend that it had seen after years of decline.” “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxInspector General
… is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in the conduct of its business. Comptroller Thomas P. … investigates and pursues any allegations of misconduct in accordance with the established Guidelines below. To … to receive calls from OSC officers and employees and the public; Powers The Inspector General shall have the power to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… Abuse Services (OASAS) has sufficient treatment programs for problem gamblers. Our audit covered the period January 1, … Addiction Treatment Centers, and the Queens Center for Excellence, which provides education, awareness, and … As of September 2018, individuals who call the HOPEline for problem gambling treatment are referred to the nearest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … audit (used to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Facility (Facility) was constructed before it was needed for East Side Access (ESA) completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening … designed to provide inspections, maintenance, and cleaning for trains that will operate into Grand Central Terminal. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… Purpose To describe OSC actions taken for current enrollees with an election date … will temporarily continue to populate the 10 year date. OSC will remove this date from these employee records at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card, and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonOpinion 97-5
… STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of by village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, pursuant to … or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… mitigate climate change and help save the planet. “Today is an historic day, as leaders from around the world … the companies in which the Fund invests. Currently, he is asking ExxonMobil to explain how it can adjust its … growing low carbon economy. The centerpiece of this effort is an expandable $2 billion low emissions index for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016