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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315

… and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In January 2023, employees in an eligible bargaining unit … totaling no less than two (2) days and no more than ten (10) days of leave accruals. Such payment will be made no … and/or compensatory leave balance(s) falling below ten (10) days in total. Bargaining Unit BU – Union Name 87 Civil …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-program

Opinion 92-45

… -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND FIRST AID SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose … not be imposed for the services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department. You ask …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1627

… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the VDC two-year look back Affected Employees New … Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review … the Benefit Plan are as follows: Open the Retirement Plans page. (Home>Benefits>Enroll In Benefits>Retirement Plans) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1627-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdc

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1539

… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the VDC two-year look back. Affected Employees … Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review … the Benefit Plan are as follows: Open the Retirement Plans page. (Home>Benefits>Enroll In Benefits>Retirement Plans). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1539-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdc

Language Access Services

To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency including complying with Executive Order 261 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18 Article 10 Section 202A

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-services

Membership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members

… covered under, there are important milestones you need to know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop … benefit. With 10 years of service credit or if 10 years have passed since you joined, you are no longer required to … .) With 10 years of service credit or if 10 years have passed since you joined, you are no longer required to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-members

Opinion 89-58

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan

… the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy … SFY 2022-23, increasing to $115.8 billion by SFY 2026-27, for an average annual growth of 4.8%. General Fund receipts … Fund spending reflects continuing temporary funding for pandemic recovery and the health care and direct care …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan

Selected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations

… appropriate documentation for such changes. Document how each person met the qualifications for the position, if …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operations

Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)

… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-299

… will take effect for the paycheck dated February 3, 2021. Eligibility Criteria Tier 6 ORP members who enrolled in … Department ID for the calendar year entered. If the query results in multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from … field. Enter the employee’s Date of Membership in the Election Date field. The same election date should be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-299-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan

Opinion 88-59

… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to pay village justice the salary of acting village justice); (retroactive payment); (salary increase for village justice) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice (appointment … Whether the village justice may be paid the salary budgeted for the acting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59

Opinion 89-14

… or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles … envelopes with their tax payments (see also 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 167). There have been no amendments to … for services provided to taxpayers (see e.g., 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-220, p 300; 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 62; 1974 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14

DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money

… to implement its capital programs and savings initiatives, which would benefit from furthering its stated goals of … Chief Procurement Officer instead of five (one for each agency). However, the actual practice of buying goods and … actions. Material Management & Distribution, which manages 85 warehouses and storerooms for MTA Transit, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-money

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Addison (Steuben County) DiNapoli’s office began a comprehensive review, comprised of three audits, of the village in 2022 and found the clerk-treasurer had been …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

Opinion 94-7

… of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) -- Pre-emption (fees for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); MUNICIPAL …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7

Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)

… mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental … disturbances. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,600 … and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-follow

Opinion 88-15

… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … as village trustee and school district attorney, in which you state that you are the comptroller of an incorporated … and 82-234, pgs 15 and 294). Similarly, if, as attorney for the school district, you have any of the powers or duties …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15