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Opinion 2001-7

… charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to charge "entry fee" to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7

II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting

… funding progress for other postemployment benefits and pension plans. Budgetary comparison schedules should present … postemployment benefits (OPEB) should present changes in net OPEB liabilities and related ratios, and a Schedule of … employer contributions, and changes in the net pension liability and related ratios. The government-wide financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statements

COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021

… increase for New York for each calendar quarter during the public health emergency. Specific Medicaid spending trends …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021

Opinion 88-19

… The authority for towns to participate in litigation is found in Town Law, §65. Subdivision 1 of section 65 … Rather, the institution of a legal action by a town is generally permitted only if the property or governmental … have standing to maintain any action or proceeding which is brought to challenge a determination made by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19

Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management

… Purpose To determine what steps the Office of General Services (OGS) has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to determine whether agencies … agencies are routinely required to travel for various work reasons such as conducting inspections, making site visits, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-management

Opinion 2008-3

… and (4) a retirement contribution reserve fund, subject to public hearing requirements (General Municipal Law § 6-r [3] … using "profits" resulting from the operation of such a public utility]; Town Law § 198 [12][e] [providing for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)

… August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to … on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe … The COVID19 pandemic and resulting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021

The Tourism Industry in New York City

… drivers that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Mayor de Blasio has proposed a medallion relief plan, but the New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-city

Homeownership Rates in New York

… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-york

Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs

… sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State Insurance Fund Become self-insured as … a top priority for your local government. Resources New York State Workers' Compensation Board New York State Insurance Fund Updated 2016 … CostSaving Ideas …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costs

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released today … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Agriculture is a crucial piece of the state's economy, with farms contributing nearly $2.4 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economy

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The total number of overtime hours worked also increased, continuing a trend … 16.8 million overtime hours last year, at a record cost of $716 million,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s state agencies … that work is done safely and effectively.” The majority of overtime use was concentrated in three agencies that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-year

State Police Bulletin No. SP-121

… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected … April 2010 Salary Increase 4% salary increase rounded to the nearest dollar for all employees in Bargaining Unit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-121-2010-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-new-york-state

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-42

… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of the … Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over 40 Compensatory Time II program: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-42-2009-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-ii

Performance of Duty Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the … service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a … or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is defined as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/performance-duty-disability

Sign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft

… is a warning to officials who would blur the line between public duty and private lives,” State Comptroller Thomas P. … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theft

Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility

… completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured … from May 3, 2002 to May 23, 2017. Background As part of the MTA’s mammoth ESA project, it constructed the new …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility