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Opinion 88-53
… actual service' to mean fixed regular wages, as respondent has, is consistent with both the plain meaning of 'salary' … in anticipation of retirement for section 431 purposes, it has been held that it is the "substance of the transaction, … individuals whose membership predates its effective date has been held not to violate this constitutional protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most of the counties had population … access to health care and other services. Yet the shift in remote work and migration from urban areas could offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesOpinion 88-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance … be re-conveyed to the original grantor or his successors in interest, without special legislation. However, a special … to a party other than the grantor or his successor in interest. Prior opinions, including 20 Opns St Comp, 1964, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Transferring or Terminating Your Membership
… years; or You have less than ten years of service credit, leave public employment for at least 15 days and voluntarily … Online account . From your Account Homepage, go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area and click “Reinstate a Previous … without paying your mandatory contributions in full, your pension benefit will be permanently reduced. (Return to Top) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-214
… provided the employee: Is in an eligible bargaining unit on the payment effective date: and Has completed 120 full … 04/01/14 and 03/31/15; and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Received a performance … provided the employee: Is in an eligible bargaining unit on the payment effective date; and Has completed four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-214-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1405
… M/C LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave in a BU06, BU46, BU66 or BU79 position on 03/31/15; and … or BIW (only if the employee is on a Paid Military Stipend Leave) on 03/31/15; and Has five (5) or more years or ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1405-april-2015-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 91-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to … Prior inconsistent opinions are superseded. This is in reply to your letter requesting an opinion regarding a … a "county residents job policy" for county contracts. In pertinent part, the proposal would require any bidder on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52SUNY Bulletin No. SU-195
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2013-2014 UUP 2 Day Deficit Reduction Plan Affected Employees Employees in the State University Professional Services Negotiating … 60% Sup WSP Award/Supp Program Supplement X49 Award/Supp Pg Supp-Inc Cd 17 Y49 Award/Supp Pg Supp-Inc Cd 18 Z49 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-195-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2246
… who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) – BU01 and BU21 who meet … Background: Per Chapter 175 of the Laws of 2024, employees in the SSU bargaining units listed above may be eligible for … subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2246-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… a mixture of capital letters, numbers, and symbols, and change passwords frequently. Check bank or credit statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up) (2014-F-18) An initial … achievements can be measured appropriately. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-192
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07, the State Police … Annual salaried employees of the Division of State Police in BU07, BU17 or BU62 who possess or obtain a recognized … Graduate Degree $750 The payment will be made annually in June of each year and will be for one degree only. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-192-2019-state-police-education-paymentComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… services rendered by SDS and for failing to pay millions in personal and corporate income tax. Following a coordinated … vulnerable New Yorkers and punish those who exploit those in need and defraud the taxpayers." “We won’t allow special … Protection Bureau, which enforces the New York State False Claims Act including tax claims made thereunder, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments. About … Partners is an independent investment firm focused on middle market private equity and mezzanine investments in the … portfolio consists of more than 20 companies in a broad range of industry sectors and businesses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect … One performer, who obtained a temporary permit which is only valid for 15 days, had 19 deposits into the trust … $25,000. However, the amount owed to most child performers is small, ranging from $1 to $100. The Comptroller's office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… its Event Recorder System; however, it was not always in compliance with the program. For example, from Jan. 1, 2014 … 1,952 (20 percent) did. Auditors also found material non-compliance with the office’s protocols to minimize the risk … Department (SED): Bank Street College of Education: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-5) For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal funds, announced State … relate to his wrongful receipt of per diem payments from New York State. Assembly members receive per diem … on specific days when he had not been in Albany at all, had been in Albany for less time than he claimed on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsState Police Bulletin No. SP-184
… Police instructions for processing the 2018 Education Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of … implemented the 2011-2018 Agreements between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-184-2018-state-police-education-paymentDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOpinion 98-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads … reasonably related to the functions to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a … If so, you ask whether a board of fire commissioners, in its discretion, may provide that newly-appointed members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20