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Opinion 89-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (loss of wages) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 88-38
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. We have … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… officer's statement to be based on his or her review of documentary evidence relating to the claim. Such documentary evidence must still be sufficient for the officer … internal controls and procedures identifying the type of documentary evidence that is appropriate for a town officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 95-31
… EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (compensation of incoming chief where prior chief … Whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Opinion 93-23
… basis by examining the chair's powers and duties in connection with the specific contract. Even if the interest … unless the chair has any of the listed powers or duties in connection with the contract. Although the chair would not have the listed powers or duties in connection with most town electrical contracts (see, e.g., 26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Opinion 91-39
… PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding statutory limit) PUBLIC … SERVICE LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, … limitation imposed by Retirement and Social Security Law, §212. If his or her post-retirement salary as trustee would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Opinion 93-4
… issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Bond Resolution (when two-thirds vote required) -- Referendum … issuance of bonds to finance tax certiorari judgments. The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds must be … own motion. You ask whether a town board may adopt a bond resolution for the purpose of financing a tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across … of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues important to New Yorkers across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. DiNapoli and the Fund will take … involved in the antiIsrael Boycott Divestment and Sanctions BDS movement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Absent compelling justification, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will not approve a contract … While there is no legal prohibition against the use of such a clause, providing a vendor with the unilateral … over other bidders who based their bids on the full term of the agreement as set forth in the solicitation issued by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisions2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Gap Report In March 2022, Comptroller DiNapoli released an analysis on the pay gap still facing full-time working women … highlight this unfair pay disparity in the workforce. My analysis shows our country still has a long way to go in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthIX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… to provide the state's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) (also known as the Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN) when dealing with the federal government. This number is used for billing purposes, grant award … to provide the states Federal Employer Identification Number FEIN also known as the Taxpayer Identification Number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… ideally be done by different employees or subunits of an organization. For example, one employee at an agency may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, … from the same period a year earlier. Among the reasons for the increase is the $5.1 billion the state has received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12 percent above current … calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big … zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and municipal officials as they plan for next year,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… information as possible about the goods or services being paid. Process and Document Preparation: Online Business Units … description field to describe the goods and services being paid for and being as descriptive as possible. using the … information as possible about the goods or services being paid. For example, if a Business Unit is paying for both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH administers the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2021-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the … included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-341
… Salary Increases for Judges, Justices, and New York City Court Clerks of the UCS. Affected Employees: Judges, Justices and New York City … and Justices of the state paid courts of the Unified Court System (UCS). In the Final Report on Judicial … Salary Increases for Judges Justices and New York City Court Clerks of the UCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-341-april-2024-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-city