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Opinion 92-48
… in section 6-l as amended by 413 of the Laws of 1991. This conclusion applies without regard to whether all … Municipal Law by section 32 of chapter 413 of the Laws of 1991. General Municipal Law, §6-l relates, inter alia , to … sale. Prior to the enactment of chapter 413 of the Laws of 1991, section 6-l(2) required that, upon the cash sale of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 96-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (joint purchase with town … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … construction of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to the edge of a fiscal cliff, according to a report released … The expiration of onetime federal pandemic aid combined with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsContract Advisory No. 28
… which addresses the electronic reproduction of contracts. In addition, some administrative revisions to existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/28-updates-appendixWeedsport Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2021M-199)
… when purchasing goods and services. Also, claims did not have adequate supporting documentation and were not properly … totaling $49,478 were not properly authorized and did not have adequate supporting documentation. Key Recommendations … procurement policy requirements. Ensure all claims have adequate supporting documentation and are audited before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2021m-199Archived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… contract oversight, requiring public authorities to comply with the state finance law relating to procurements, … interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting … Chapter 48 of the Laws of 2017 – A.2384 (Abbate) / S.4759 (Golden) – Provides employers with a tailored graded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018XIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… documents contain private and confidential data, consult your agency’s internal policies. Agencies storing their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… year. Given Jamaica’s close proximity to John F. Kennedy Airport, the concentration of transportation and warehousing … The AirTrain, which connects Jamaica to the JFK airport, carried 7.1 million passengers in 2015. Serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotState Agencies Bulletin No. 2006
… overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/09/2022 (Institution) or during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/16/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/16/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2006-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2005
… overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/09/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/09/2022 (Institution) or during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 02/16/2022 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/16/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2005-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 88-5
… (retirees reduction of benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health … insurance benefits are not within the protection of this section. You ask several questions regarding a town board … requirement is determined to be reasonable (see also 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 163). Obviously, any determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Opinion 88-62
… -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town to finance closure of landfill); (payment of landfill fees into fund) LANDFILL -- Closure (creation of capital reserve fund to finance) REFUSE … Facility (creation of capital reserve fund to finance closure of landfill) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c: A town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Social Adult Day Services
… The programs may also provide support services, such as information, transportation, and caregiver assistance. NYSOFA … as well as better use of a standardized monitoring tool at the county level. DOH is not mandated by law to … in this report in deciding whether a more comprehensive system of regulation, such as licensing, registration, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a false statement before Chief U.S. District Court … DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … Richard Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… both the opportunities and systemic risks associated with transition to a low carbon economy, enabling … the Fund has completed its annual review of thermal coal and oil sands companies as part of its broader review of … to restrict investments in 22 previously restricted coal companies and will newly restrict investments in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal … from Washington, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes … New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Diacetis then introduced the victim to Zielinski and the two then allegedly schemed to convince the victim to become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic … with another train. Report Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… 71, of Florida, with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in Albany County Court. … J Schusteritsch with the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony and Criminal Impersonation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pension