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Opinion 89-32
… (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with … which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the officer or employee (General Municipal Law, §800[3][d]). For … in General Municipal Law, §802 should be considered. First, since we are advised that the original lease was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… some positive developments for the state’s fiscal recovery from the pandemic, including higher than expected personal … New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too many families have lost loved ones, huge numbers of New … DiNapoli’s office says the Executive Budget is unclear on how the state would use billions of dollars in unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… a corporate culture that embraces equity and inclusion. Many companies are taking meaningful steps towards achieving … not just in a given year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed … to promote diversity on boards, and engagement successes have added 29 diverse members to boards of directors. Racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionOpinion 90-56
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … until their return to civilian status (see also City of Albany v Helsby , 48 AD2d 998, 370 NYS2d 215 affd 38 NY2d … NYS2d 252; Henn v City of Mount Vernon , 198 AD 152, 189 NYS 851; Local 456 v Town of Cortlandt , 68 Misc 2d 645, 327 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56DiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… four key state and city programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 … vital that the programs created to alleviate the problem are working,” DiNapoli said. “Our latest audit found delays … recommended that the Division: Establish criteria for how long it should take to assign, address and resolve tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… plays an integral role in state economies and budgets. New York received an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts … details the differences among the 50 states with respect to what is paid in federal taxes and how much is received in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Facilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… determine if the State Education Department’s (Department) Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of … for all capital construction projects involving these facilities and issuing building permits. Per the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Binghamton , Jamestown Board of Public Utilities , Liverpool Public Library , Monroe County , Village of … identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Liverpool Public Library – Board Oversight and Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Problem Gambling Treatment Program (2018-S-39) OASAS has not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social … treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, auditors … no basis for determining whether BRC’s outreach services are meeting expectations for assisting homeless clients. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for … claiming exempt in 2023 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) … from Federal withholding for tax year 2022 and intend to claim exemption in 2023 must file a new Form W-4 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent … or contradictory provisions, or are contradictory to plan requirements or New York State law, will be rejected. … for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora , Clinton Volunteer Fire Department , Germantown Fire District , Town of New Albion , City of New Rochelle , Village of Port …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1813
… requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2020. Affected … withholding for tax year 2019, must file a new Form W-4 by February 18, 2020 to claim exemption for tax year 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1813-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1985
… agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax … Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … Single or Married filing separately in Step 1 (c) and made no entries in Step 2, Step 3, or Step 4 of the 2020 Form W-4. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022XI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… New York State uses the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to create, approve, and dispatch Purchase Orders (PO). The purpose of this section is to describe (i) how the State will use the SFS to electronically authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatchEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… 650 utilities operating in New York State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission … access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business … to Public Service Law. Between January 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021, the Department reported six settlements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year prior. This is the fourth … scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated two school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” nine in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Agencies Bulletin No. 1891
… is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … State, and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax Information>Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1891-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2021