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Opinion 88-28
… such publication or advertisement, and which contains news, articles of opinion (as editorials), features, … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) … may not be designated an "official newspaper" (see, e.g., 1984 Opns St Comp, No. 84-58, p 73; 1981 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319
… Ins Owed 442 Pre-Tax Adoption 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency … Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits: Per Internal Revenue Service … retro payments made to individuals who have filed for Social Security benefits to the Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-319-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2036
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 Retroactive Increase to APSU Expanded Duty … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2022 Retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2036-april-2022-retroactive-increase-agency-police-services-unit-apsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 1918
… insert a row to update the Additional Pay page with an effective date of 04/04/2019 to increase the amount … Adjustments Time Entry earnings codes that are submitted with an amount will not be adjusted automatically. Therefore, … Retired, or Deceased will be automatically canceled by OSC with the exception of percentage based dues and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1918-april-2019-retroactive-increase-agency-police-services-unit-apsuState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… calculated and paid according to the agreements, resulting in LCIDA overpaying $316,597 for such services – 172% more than the written agreements required. In addition, LCIDA paid a fee for one project which was not … The former supervisor did not always record collections in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState 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-1Publications
… 3, 5 and 6 members covered by Article 14-CO (VO1526) Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Plan Benefits … Special Retirement Plans for Miscellaneous Titles Albany County Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs, Correction … Plan under Sections 89-h and 603(e) (VO1809) Broome County Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsOther Bulletin No. 24
… Criteria Employees whose sum of gross earnings YTD for calendar year 2011 and greater for the following earnings … as a positive amount). Earnings: If the employee’s Payroll Status is equal to Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-24-repayment-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 10
… University Construction Fund Resolution and Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 provide for a General Salary Increase for eligible … Exception: No increase for employees who were on a Leave of Absence (other than Workers’ Compensation Leave) on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-10-april-1-2010-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-47
… enacted by the New York State Legislature authorize the payment of the 4% increase for the payroll periods for which payment is made in paychecks dated May 26, 2010. OSC will be … who received an Increased Hiring Rate on or after the payment effective date may not be entitled to have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-47-2010-salary-increases-employees-rent-regulationOpinion 90-6
… Services Districts (acceptance of corporate grant for day care purposes) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties … accept a corporate grant for the purpose of providing day care services pursuant to the Social Services Law on the condition that a day care room be permanently named in a manner which identifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 91-38
… -- Bid Specifications (amount returned from the deposit for copies of) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (deposits on plans … MUNICIPAL LAW, §102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A political subdivision must return the entire amount of the deposit on plans and specifications for the performance of public work submitted by each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Opinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 94-7
… SERVICES -- Fees (imposition 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, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1800
… Bulletin 1800.1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Federal Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, and the update to the PayServ Federal Tax Data page. Affected Employees … Head of Household, and existing employees who wish to change their Federal tax withholding are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1800-2020-form-w-4-employees-withholding-certificate-and-payserv-federal-taxDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital … York City’s capital projects too often experience delays and cost overruns, though efforts are underway to improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (Cayuga County) District officials did not adequately safeguard mobile computing devices (MCDs) to help prevent unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing … the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and … from $174 million to $365 million. The program’s budget is $816 million for FY 2024. The audit reviewed the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… and gynecologist (OBGYN) doctors, dentists and mental health practitioners, with several counties having no pediatricians or OBGYN doctors at all. The shortage of mental health practitioners in New York’s rural counties may … Professional Shortage Areas for primary care, dental and mental health; all 16 counties examined have shortage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionals