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Opinion 92-12
… (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-a[6]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): A disabled firefighter forfeits his or her … and benefits provided pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-a upon becoming self-employed, but not upon engaging in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 91-34
… for contracts for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional … creativity in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 … bidding statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34DiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report … still fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … has in New York state,” said Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to … Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including community development efforts and community services, but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… To determine whether CVS Caremark effectively audited pharmacy claims for the Empire Plan prescription drug program … January 2019 through December 2023, Civil Service had a Pharmacy Benefit Services Contract (Contract) with … of CVS Caremark’s audits of the Empire Plan’s pharmacy claims. For example, CVS Caremark audits sometimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programInventory Controls
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness … To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsPrompt Payment
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Signed into law on December 11, 2015 as Chapter 548 of the Laws of 2015 … / S.4929 (DeFrancisco) – To meet the intent of the prompt contracting law, allows the accrual of interest for a period of time a payment is delayed due to the fund or sub-fund from which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prompt-paymentOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. OPWDD contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… in the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual), OASAS’ Administrative and Fiscal … the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, we identified $2,508,682 in costs that did not comply with the requirements … agency administration costs. Key Recommendations Recover $2,508,682 in unallowable and/or unsupported costs from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incYates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court … circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … to examine the Countys controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January 1 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustAccidental Death Benefit Extender
… (Abbate) / S.6313 (Gounardes) – Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an … Benefit after the death of a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System or the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/accidental-death-benefit-extenderState Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new prior year NYSTRS arrears deduction code, reporting for the new code and provide instructions to enter employee … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new prior year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline from the previous year’s average of $180,000, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176500 last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022Frequently Asked Questions – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Links to frequently asked questions FAQs regarding elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 99-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (in general) -- Recipients (when fire district treasurer is proper recipient) INSURANCE LAW, … Assuming there is no special act providing otherwise, a fire district treasurer would be the proper recipient of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Exclusion of Indebtedness for Sewage Facilities
… Legislative Session 2023-2024: Exclusion of Indebtedness for Sewage Facilities – Signed as Chapter 641 of Laws of … to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities. Memo Bill Text Status … to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/exclusion-indebtedness-sewage-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 327-A
… Purpose To notify agencies of the procedures for processing Productivity Gain Payments Affected Employees … check in payroll period 6 Lag, check dated 7/11/02, for employees in Institution agencies and payroll period 7 Lag, check dated 7/17/02, for employees in Administration agencies. Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/327-2002-productivity-gain-program-lump-sum-payments-employees-represented