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XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures

… of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to making payment when the vendor is: required to be licensed, certified or registered … ways in which to make necessary verifications. Verifying vendor qualifications should typically be done by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualifications

Opinion 88-26

… the proposal presently being considered, the town would lease the land for a period of ten years from the State, … accordance with competitive bidding requirements, and then lease the building to the State Police. Although you indicate … state whether the bonds will mature before the ten year lease between the State and the town expires. Also, you do …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26

Opinion 88-25

… v County Legislature , 90 Misc 2d 769, 395 NYS2d 952; Cooper v Morin , 91 Misc 2d 302, 398 NYS2d 36 mod on other …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25

Opinion 90-4

… where the filled in condition is a result of its drainage function. The entire cost of the dredging may be assessed … silt and, as a consequence, no longer serves its drainage function. In addition, you state that the pond has become a … prevent the pond from fulfilling its village drainage function. Such easements would ensure that the pond is a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4

DiNapoli Statement on Lunar New Year

… "Happy Lunar New Year to all New Yorkers. My best wishes for an auspicious Year of the … to be able to share this annual cultural celebration with New York’s vibrant and diverse Asian-American community." … Happy Lunar New Year to all New Yorkers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-statement-lunar-new-year

Opinion 89-25

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the expansion of a sewage treatment plant currently owned and operated by the village to serve the needs of the surrounding town and the use of moneys held in reserve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25

DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Bedford-Stuyvesant is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of … our long-term vision for a prosperous Bedford Stuyvesant is coming to fruition. It has required collaboration and … Economic Snapshot of Bedford-Stuyvesant confirms what local residents and business owners have been witnessing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-rise

DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges

… The COVID-19 pandemic hit the South Bronx especially hard, but … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The South Bronx was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic but was resilient because of dedicated and … lost 7.7% (6,150) of jobs gained the decade prior due to COVID, the South Bronx added 4,679 jobs in 2022, while new …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challenges

DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens

… have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share of … can use as they continue their efforts to ensure these are great neighborhoods to live, work and go to school in.” … the spirit of New York. Nearly half the residents here are immigrants, and their hard work has helped make these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queens

Opinion 90-46

… asked whether you may pay a $19,700 refund to a county which amount reflects that portion ($5.00) of each index fee received by the county clerk which should have been retained by the county and not … of the statutes of the state of New York, in any case in which: * * * d. the payment made is in excess of the amount …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46

Disability Benefits

… members need to know about disability retirement benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefits

Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance

… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governance

Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-credit

Get Information about 1099s

For any questions regarding your 1099S 1099INT or 1099MISC information return contact the Office of the State Comptroller at

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099s

Opinion 91-11

… -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum Requirements (curtailing … local law which authorizes a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the … a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory referendum. You indicate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11

Shared Services in Local Government Presentation

This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/shared-services-in-local-government-05-26-2021.pdf

Hearing Request Form

If your retirement benefit has been denied, you can fill out this form to request an administrative hearing and reconsideration of your denial.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/members/pdf/hearing-request.pdf

Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit Enrollment Application (RS6370)

For NYSLRS retirees to have your monthly benefit electronically deposited to your checking or savings account or change which bank you deposit to.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6370.pdf

Wynn Shareholders Letter Filing

At Wynn Resorts’ 2018 annual meeting on May 16, 2018, you will have the opportunity to vote on three board of director candidates.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wynn-resorts-shareholders-letter.pdf

Seminars for Local Officials

… with your home and work lives is not an easy task. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other local officials … Training Unit is offering a series of virtual seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officials