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Opinion 96-16
… May 24, 2000 Gerald F. Wahl, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Greece 1 Note that enabling legislation for certain public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 99-12
… Pursuant to Town Law, §202(5), the debt service costs for each extension are charged only against the benefited … the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the water district and its extensions may be charged to … the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the sewer districts and extensions may be charged to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 98-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … official duties. In addition, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Opinion 95-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … extent to which it is authorized to adopt local laws by this section, notwithstanding that such provision is a … dollar assessment authorized by section 15-1506(1). In this regard, we note that article 15 of the Village Law does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health and education. While year-over-year spending … includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers including housing health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. This federal statute, Public Law 101-143, can be … Act of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and taxes, according to an investigation by … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Chautauqua County … to pay her personal expenses,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000VII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS, even though backup is included in … Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS even though backup is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… and tax collections have put MTA’s short-term finances on a stronger footing than expected. These positive developments … ground.” Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… and can be selected from prompt lists. Enables you to charge cost transactions. This is the default status used … and can be selected from prompt lists. Enables you to charge cost transactions. Agencies can request this status or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-108
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-108-hold-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-2-salaryRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… System (ERS) retirees who retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pension. Retirees … information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with an outstanding loan, your pension … go toward repaying your outstanding loan balance. In order to pay back your loans, you must pay the full balance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY … levels and meet other conditions, essentially turning the loan into a grant. As of March 7, 2021, New York State … $9 billion special appropriation should the federal government provide $15 billion in federal aid requested by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Public Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… in this report includes both Family Assistance (FA) and Safety Net Assistance (SNA). FA provides up to 60 months … Assistance, children living apart from adult relatives and certain other individuals. FA is largely funded by the … by $67.4 million (12.3 percent) from the prior year. SNAP Spending Surge Continues Compared to the prior year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… process and the student-school matching algorithm used in high school admissions. 1 The audit covered selected high school admissions processes for school years 2018-19 … schools). New York City (NYC) students apply to NYCPS’ high school programs across NYC by submitting one application …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… and communicate with family and friends using a fee-based secure messaging system through an account (JPay Account) … kiosks, and tablets used by Incarcerated Individuals were secure, and whether secure messaging accessed by these individuals complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from … to improve government operations. In recent years, the use of AI has rapidly gained popularity amongst public and … and benefiting business, it is also giving rise to a host of unintended consequences. AI systems create unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial … To determine the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the six recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-326
… County Court Employees Association dated April 17, 2023, a vote was taken and passed on April 13, 2023, to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-326-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-313
… to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-313-district-council-37-dc37-local-1070-dues-increase