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Wall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… paid in New York City in 2012 even though it accounted for only 5 percent of the city’s private sector jobs; The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013Opinion 93-32
… requirements of General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these … the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, §84 et seq .). The statements are needed in connection with an … the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Lingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations and whether they and officials complied with Law when using a line of credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-suffolk.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… to select a Contribution Status of “Contributing” and an Election Option Code of “SEO” (Standard Election Option). Although all agencies will have the ability … Date of Membership per the information provided in the *Election Date field. Enter the Benefit Plan of “ ERSBT5 ” in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the … from local fiscal years ending in 2019 (not including New York City). School districts and towns received $22.9 … fire districts are the most dependent on this source. State aid is the next largest revenue source for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) approval thresholds (State Finance Law § 112 and Education Law § 355, … § 373, § 6218 and § 6275) and agency discretionary buying thresholds (State Finance Law § 163). (See OSC Approval … of the Office of the State Comptrollers OSC prior approval thresholds and agency discretionary buying thresholds State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsOpinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 2005-5
… increase in “benefits … credited to employees”. Therefore, only an employer contribution to a pension fund that causes … was not intended to be construed literally to apply to only retirement benefits and could apply to certain other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… and their spouse are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible … state law, the State Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformOpinion 2008-3
… reserve fund may not be transferred into the fire district's general fund]). Moreover, there is no general authority for … September 3, 2008 Charles S. Kovit, Esq., Attorney at Law Bay Park Fire District 1 Effective January 1, 2007, a … concisely stating the purposes and effect thereof ( id .). The abstract must be prepared by the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… overestimated employee salaries ($824,000, or 5 percent), retirement contributions ($615,000, or 14 percent) and health insurance costs ($710,000, or 11 percent). BOCES officials … Orleans/Niagara BOCES http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2016/orleansniagaraboces.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsOpinion 89-23
… to your letter asking whether a village may allow the New York State Division of Parole to utilize space in the … educational services, fire district, the state of New York, or the government of the United States and any … consideration, to an agency or department of the State of New York (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-26, p 47). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… General Fund). However, DOB has identified $2.7 billion in payroll costs for such employees as eligible for CRF funding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new budget during an extraordinarily difficult time. The … spending, debt and cash flow trends. “Our analysis of the new budget will be forthcoming.” … The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new budget during an extraordinarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budget2023-2024 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… As required by law this annual report summarizes the results of all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023-2024-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authorities2024-2025 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller from October 1 2023 through September 30 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024-2025-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authorities