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Economic Trends in New York State, April 2011
The economic recovery took hold in New York in 2010, but it has been slow, and not all regions of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-2011.pdfPost-Retirement Reporting
… required by law to: Report when a NYSLRS retiree exceeds the earnings limit during the current calendar year. Annually report all public … contractors/consultants) who were on payroll during the previous calendar year. If you submitted your December … that employ public retirees report to NYSLRS through the PostRetirement Reporting program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Purpose To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ. Affected … will require that agency interface files using EMPLID (in the SSN format) must be modified to use the NYS EMPLID. OSC will allow agencies to test interface … To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingOpinion 98-2
… -- Reimbursement for Expenses (dinners after board meeting) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (control … TOWN LAW, §178-c: A fire district may not pay for post-meeting dinners of members of a fire district board of fire commissioners when a monthly meeting commences at 8:00 pm and ends approximately 9:00 pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1136
… who received the automatic LLS payment effective 4/1/12. Withholding Taxes This payment is subject to Federal, State, … taxes will be calculated using the Marital Status and Withholding allowances in effect in PayServ at the time of … to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions related to withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1136-april-2012-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when … its board. Within months of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… "New York City’s finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced budget and out-year gaps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… justice court will make full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The … in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution. She was also fired from her position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Tesla Investors Should Vote Against Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay and Director Nominees
… packages for CEO Musk, neglecting to exercise independent judgment, and allowing repeated governance failures that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-tesla-investors-should-vote-against-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-and-director-nomineesOpinion 93-30
… Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, after … sheriff, a village transports the individual to the county jail because the sheriff is unable to do so, the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Opinion 93-12
… (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b: A school district … education who accompanies the board member in attending a conference, even if board member has provided advance payment … education who accompanies the board member in attending a conference. You state that the board member would pay to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… In its response, HCR officials generally agreed with most of the audit’s findings and recommendations except for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisState Agencies Bulletin No. 1009
… Sum payment will be in the amount of $1,250 based on the eligibility criteria below. Effective Date(s) Payment will be … Employees in graded positions (Grades 001-025) and NS (Grade 600) positions which are equated to grade are eligible for the payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1009-october-2010-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpAuditors
… budgets, and more. If you want to have a direct positive impact on the lives of others, review qualifications below … If you want to have a direct positive impact on the lives of others review the qualifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/auditorsDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… Equity Audit DiNapoli’s shareholder proposal at Amazon.com Inc . requesting an independent review of the company’s … how they affect the company’s business was supported by 44.18% of the company’s shareholders – considered a strong … both gender and race/ethnicity diversity in director search processes; 345 directors at 97 companies with only one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Donations Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 92-56
… (payment of flat monthly allowance for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Terms … (as including payment of monthly allowance for use of automobile on official business) LAWS OF 1972, CHAPTER 791; … a flat monthly fee as an allowance for use of his or her automobile on official business as part of the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 88-73
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town of the second class may … note that suburban towns are authorized by Town Law, §55-a to establish such a fund. There is no general authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and they must understand the consequences of the failure to meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically … including among other things: Denial of reimbursement to employees who do not submit required and appropriate documentation of expenses incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in inappropriate … for personal use, including spending on vehicles, travel, apartment rentals, jewelry, entertainment and cell phones. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-children