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Opinion 88-25
… -- Use of (exclusion of nonresidents); (imposition of fees and regulations) TOWN LAW, §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART … in the town maintains a dam, a public boat launch facility and a beach. You also indicate that the use of the facilities … use of the facilities in the district to property owners and inhabitants of the district, or to district property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 2102
… eligible to receive the 2020 Longevity Payments: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In BU05 … eligible to receive the 2021 Longevity Payments: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In BU05 … Payroll System (PayServ) will not process a transaction, on the Additional Pay page for transactions that are dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2102-april-2020-and-april-2021-pef-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalOpinion 95-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Public Burial Grounds (duty of town to erect fences around certain cemeteries and burial … if the cemetery is in fact subject to the provisions of section 291 the town must erect a fence entirely around …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 89-21
… of the highway, regardless of whether the trunk of the tree is located within the highway. Thus, in our opinion, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Opinion 90-32
… of highway machinery, tools, implements and equipment, then an expenditure in excess of $100,000 therefor would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… payable staff should obtain receipts supporting all travel card charges and reimbursable expenses, as well as other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationXII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… a Business Unit receives a paper invoice from a vendor for goods or services provided based on a purchase order, the … in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information … the quantities and prices are correct and appropriate for payment. Business Units must reference the purchase order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… to pre-pandemic employment levels is not expected until 2025. “The COVID-19 pandemic’s damaging effects on labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2020-21, DEC All Funds spending totaled $991.8 … from SFY 2019-20 due to COVID-19 related reductions in activity and spending. Compared with SFY 2019-20, spending was reduced in all areas except personal service. The largest reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureOpinion 89-34
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … by highway department laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… to address the increase in hate crimes, and identified key policy areas, including education, mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… P. DiNapoli today released three audits of supportive housing providers for New Yorkers with mental illness, which found … Further, according to OMH’s fiscal guidelines, supportive housing providers should set aside a minimum of $500 per … Audits of supportive housing providers for New Yorkers with mental illness found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to state agencies on: Assessing the need for equipment and … for equipment and software maintenance contracts. Prior to obtaining equipment or software maintenance contracts, … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to state agencies on assessing the need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsPlanning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to … quite another. We think you’ll find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 … Experts say you will need about 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and homeless New Yorkers, have been shortchanged by the nonprofit hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA and homeless New Yorkers have been shortchanged by the nonprofit hired to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachNew York State Financial Reporting
… Comprehensive Financial Report This annual report presents New York State’s financial statements prepared in accordance with … Annual Financial Report Financial Condition Report of New York State This GAAP-based report provides an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/financeSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … their tolls or to automatically have tolls charged to a checking account at the end of the day. The system has … include (but are not limited to): collecting the license plate number of drivers who purchase OTG tags; limiting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329.1
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Construction Fund and CSEA Effective Dates: The April 2025 LGS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23291-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2165
… overtime monies owed to hourly employees for overtime hours worked between the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … 10/19/2023 (Institution). Prorated Payment Amount Based on Hours Worked: The following employees will receive a prorated payment amount based on the number of hours worked as described in the Calculation section: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2165-public-employees-federation-pef-2023-non-pensionable-lump-sum-payment