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Opinion 88-15
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … between the village and the agency (1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-443, p 129; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-430, p 484; 1982 … as school district attorney, the school district's code of ethics should be consulted to ascertain whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15Opinion 92-52
… Authority of Great Neck North ("Authority") was created by title 8-B of article 5 of the Public Authorities Law (§1197-a … counties, cities, towns, villages, water districts, utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations , … towns, villages and water districts, but also with private utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations. We do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA faces … Plan according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… and the affected bargaining units (Bargaining Units 87, DR, F8, G9, S9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR and SY) for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2026 provide for a new Annual Leave and/or Compensatory Time … Ineligible Employees CT New York City Judicial Staff DR Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County F8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programOpinion 95-14
… computer for fire department); (ceremony to dedicate fire house and apparatus) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … purposes and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. You ask whether a volunteer … purposes, and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Contract Advisory No. 31
… Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts … thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases from an OGS centralized contract … you are purchasing. No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-318
… Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), which provides for a retroactive increase in Judicial Longevity Payments (Earnings Code JLP) effective April 1, 2022, for all eligible members. Consistent with prior practice, … eligible bargaining unit who met the eligibility criteria for and received the April 2022 Judicial Longevity Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-318-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-retroactive-judicialUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-317
… Unified Court System (UCS) Retroactive Judicial Longevity Bonus (JLO) Increase. Affected Employees Employees in the … criteria on 04/01/2022 and received the 2022 Longevity Bonus are affected. Annual employees in Bargaining Units 86, … criteria on 04/01/2022 and received the 2022 Longevity Bonus are also affected. Background Chapter 1 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-317-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-retroactive-judicial-0Opinion 2000-16
… discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association … tax special acts) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: When an exempt firefighters' benevolent association is required to … one another for daily family services. You ask whether an exempt firefighters' benevolent association that has utilized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16CVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan. The … invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOpinion 88-2
… one or more assessment areas for garbage collection service and provide for the imposition of special assessments … upon properties benefited to finance the cost of such service. MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(9-a): A village, … 2, 1988 Richard S. MacAlpine, Treasurer Village of Oneida Castle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1173
… or Leave with Pay, or on Military Leave OSC will insert a row on the employee’s Job record, effective the dates of the … the effective date of the increase, OSC will insert a row to reflect the Salary Increase, effective the date the … Payments in Additional Pay OSC will automatically insert a row or update an existing row on the Additional Pay page for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1173-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-and-other-increases-andAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025, which were issued in September 2024 (for more … by your organization during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026; and The rates from the Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… official in New York surrendered her pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits … village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million for personal gain. The former clerk-treasurer was able to … enabled the former clerk-treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. Payroll The board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… 31, 2013. Background The 2010 Fire Code of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and … or building layout. The Executive Law and New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) generally provide … visited, 73 (76 percent) did not have a fire safety plan on file that met the minimum Fire Code requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Financial Condition and Selected Expenses
… New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition and selected expenses. Our audit covers the period January 1, … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA’s annual on-track attendance approximates 1.8 million people, and annual allsource wagering on NYRA races (e.g., on-track, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesOpinion 98-13
… under the Education Law, may construct a building to house and display works of art, objects of special character … the town may expend its moneys to construct a building to house the museum and may annually raise taxes to fund such a … to the Education Law, could construct a building to house and display works of art, objects of special character …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Village of Schoharie - Board Oversight (2018M-184)
… duties. Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk Treasurer perform all cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/21/village-schoharie-board-oversight-2018m-184CVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… CVS Caremark effectively audited pharmacy claims for the Empire Plan prescription drug program and remitted all recoveries owed to the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service). The audit covered the … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25