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Opinion 2002-2
… the unconditional and legally enforceable right to receive benefits under a service award program "that will begin at … age. Thus, because the only express limitation on the accumulation of such service credit is that it may not exceed … however, to the extent that a service award is akin to a pension benefit (compare General Municipal Law §214[1] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1009
… that the Full/Part Time Indicator on the Job Data/Job Information page is “Voluntary.” Employees who are part-time … automatic payment has been processed, enter the following information on the Additional Pay page: Earnings Code: LLS … preliminary listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . (The form may be duplicated if additional copies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1009-october-2010-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpTravel FAQs
… travel status? Can I charge expenses for other employees on my T-card? Am I required to submit receipts for charges on … Tolls where a receipt is not available (e.g., Garden State Parkway, NYC Westside Highway Bridge). Parking (e.g., … no receipt was provided, whether the charge was made on a State T-Card, and the frequency of missing receipts for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsState Agencies Bulletin No. 796
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the LLS payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the LLS payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/796-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 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 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-1Other 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
… in graded and NS (SG 600) positions, trainees (SG 800) and hourly employees. The agreement also provides for an …
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-taxState 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