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Opinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … a village auditor, Village Law, §5-524(3) provides that "[i]n a village which has established the office of auditor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 94-14
… real and personal properties located within the state of New York and within or partially within and partially outside … and completed, then further financial assistance for new projects, even if related to the original projects, in … of the earlier authorized projects, as modified, or is for new projects, is a question of fact. If the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution … for Deferred Compensation will increase from $20,500.00 to $22,500.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … in their homes and communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine … are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because measures to restrict the excessive use of debt have been circumvented … this debt is projected by the Division of the Budget to increase by $26 billion, or 42%, from $61.9 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 to $88 billion in SFY 2026-27. A new report by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s public transit services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will follow the money to ensure federal funds are getting where they are … Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of money coming to New York through the American Rescue Plan and … detailed disclosure so the public can further track how money is being spent. We encourage local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsII.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State. These responsibilities are provided in Article VII of the State Constitution and Articles 3 and 4 … for prescribing methods of accounting are provided in Article V, Section 8 of the State Constitution, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the Office of the State … ) for more information on interest eligibility requirements, … support such certification through processes identified for the purpose. Any business determined to not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2182
… increase from $22,500.00 to $23,000.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket can defer up to … are not eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2182-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2024CUNY Bulletin No. CU-782
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … Units TG, TJ, TP and SJ are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-782-district-council-37-dc37-local-375-dues-increaseDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the city signal a healthy tax base and a return to its pre-pandemic role as a major driver of sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… discuss the importance of adopting strong labor principles in private equity at the White House Workers’ Capital Event … the performance and resilience of portfolio companies and, in turn, our investments,” DiNapoli said. “Our Responsible … can deliver higher quality products and services, which in turn can provide a competitive advantage for companies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment … Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of years … of the salary grade. Consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentOpinion 88-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … in those instances where an interest is prohibited solely by reason of employment as an officer or employee of a … 18. Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 88-47
… New York City Charter and Administrative Code ( L.K. Land Corp. v Gordon , 1 NY2d 465, 154 NYS2d 32, cert den sub nom Greenfield v L.K. Land , Corp., 352 US 989, 77 S Ct 387, 1 L ed 2d 368). In rejecting … Charter and Administrative Code discussed in L.K. Land Corp. , supra , section 1422 of the Real Property Tax Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47State Agencies Bulletin No. 2167
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form … account described in IRC Section 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. … Retirement Plan Box Checked Defined benefit NYSLRS plan (i.e., ERS, PFRS) Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No Defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2167-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2084
… for any part of 2022 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022