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Approved State Contracts and Payments
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,579 contracts for state agencies … & Anello PC for legal services related to investigations by the U.S. Attorney, Southern District. Office of General … or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsOpinion 93-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … properties in one of the villages, not currently served by the district sewer system, have requested that the system … in determining whether a particular parcel is benefited by a public improvement, the test to be applied is whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 91-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … may only make repairs and improvements to town highways in the manner provided in the superintendent's agreement with the town board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 90-32
… of bonds for the construction of improvements required to comply with an enforceable determination of the Department … of Environmental Conservation would not be subject to a referendum. A resolution authorizing an expenditure of … construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either Town Law, §§81 and 220, or Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 1917
… is effective the beginning of Summer Session as determined by the facility. Eligibility Status Contracts for 21P … annual salary effective on the Earns End Date divided by the number of contract hours at the facility where they … below. The 2XX code will then multiply this hourly rate by the number of submitted hours. Earnings Code Calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1917-procedures-processing-2021-summer-session-payments-institution-teachersDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… cities with similar population levels, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo have child poverty rates that are … cohort cities. Between 40 to 46% of children in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo were living in poverty in 2022, and … living in concentrated areas of poverty in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. If this initiative is successful, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five … since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… and passwords. Voucher Authorizer Designation Section 110 of the State Finance Law requires the head of an agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processOpinion 2006-11
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions … and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §802(1)(b): When a town board member has an interest in town … to purchases from the store. December 29, 2006 Robert H. Hafner, Esq., Attorney at Law Town of Queensbury 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Opinion 2003-2
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Law, a joint fire district that would encompass only the area of the coterminous town/village. You ask whether a … a joint fire district that would encompass only the area of the coterminous town/village. We are informed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 88-55
… also S.W. Pitts , et al . v Capital Newspapers , Albany County, Special Term, December 4, 1987, Index No, 8400/87). … day of January in each year, to make and file in the county clerk's office, where the certificate of incorporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Comptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… A.7476 (Magnarelli) / S.5445 (Skoufis) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government … entities. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… Law. Among other things, Article 18 regulates your business dealings with your municipality. However, not all of … – verbal or written, express or implied. Almost any business dealing you have with your municipality will involve … an interest in the contracts of certain individuals and business entities with which you have relationships. With one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 89-35
Concerning the powers and duties of a town supervisor under the Town Law and asking the extent to which those powers and duties may be delegated to a town comptroller
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… and major construction projects, like the Resorts World Casino expansion, begin. I envision an even brighter future … Queens Chamber of Commerce . “Thomas P. DiNapoli is the best NYS Comptroller I have seen in the last 20 years,” said … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… Welcome to the New York State Contract Submission System (CSS) The CSS is a secure … a CSS user, you can: Enter the State authority's contract details and attach contract documents Submit contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersIncrease ABLE Account Balance
… (Gunther) / S.6238 (Carlucci) – Increases the maximum account balance for the New York Achieving A Better Life Experience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/increase-able-account-balanceDirect Deposit for New State Employees
… Legislative Session 2021-2022: Direct Deposit for New State Employees – Signed into law on July 22, 2022 as … – A.7436-A/S.6617-A (Abbate/Gounardes) – Requires the payment of salaries by direct deposit for state employees hired after January 1, 2023. Memo Bill Text …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/direct-deposit-new-state-employees-0Notice of Reserve Funds
… fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution Memo Bill Text Status … fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-funds