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Opinion 90-42
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Fees (filing of in rem tax foreclosure lists) FEES -- Exemption from (housing … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (fees for filing in rem lists) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1122; CPLR 8021; PUBLIC … clerk is entitled to a fee of ten dollars for each in rem tax foreclosure list filed by a tax district therein. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… the MTA provided 3.8 billion trips across its subway, bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for transit systems across the … critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City residents used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaLocal Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… will audit the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30. The audits will … Solages, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, have brought the concerns of … IDA executive director and board of directors, and the Valley Stream superintendent and school board outlining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… raise issues regarding checks and balances over use of the public's dollars and would diminish independent … oversight." The budget projects total All Funds spending of $162.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18, up 3.8 … by up to $250 annually over five years, and proposes the DREAM Act to make certain undocumented immigrants eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2013-S-28) The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 2003-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits … SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty presumption in Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply … to General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement. General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 2000-2
… You note that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(17-b), towns are authorized to expend moneys for certain cultural activities. … or lease, land and buildings for neighborhood recreation centers and playgrounds, and to equip, operate and maintain … we note that villages and other municipal corporations are authorized to enter into agreements with not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Opinion 2000-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of out-of-state … fire company may not volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis … a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of His Father Nicholas DiNapoli
… p.m. at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, 75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights, NY. The funeral is scheduled for … 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 110 Bryant Ave., Roslyn Harbor, NY. Seating and parking is limited at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-statement-passing-his-father-nicholas-dinapoliXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… be in the format of a wet signature, a signature stamp, or digital signature stamp, all which have the same force and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State agencies use toll-free telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General Services … taxes and surcharges. Agencies are generally able to obtain better rates by using the CTS contract when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-320
… deduction code. Agency update will be available. Outbound vendor files will be updated to include deduction code 704 to … SN403A, agencies must navigate to the Savings Plans page (Main Menu > Benefits > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans). … allowed for a Plan Type or Benefit Plan (e.g., an election on an employer-only plan, an after-tax election on a pre-tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-320-updates-processing-suny-403b-roth-after-tax-deductionsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-729
… deduction code. Agency update will be available. Outbound vendor files will be updated to include deduction code 703 to … CN403A, agencies must navigate to the Savings Plans page (Main Menu > Benefits > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans). … not allowed for a Plan Type or Benefit (e.g., an election on an employer-only plan, an after-tax election on a pre-tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-729-updates-processing-cuny-403b-after-tax-deductionsVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… journals to create project child budgets. The generate parent functionality in SFS will create/update the project parent budget when a project child budget is adjusted. Note: … ESA Agencies will establish their project child and parent budgets in the Commitment Control module and should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsVI.1 Budget Control – VI. Budgets
… The Budget Control chapter provides an overview of Commitment Control or KK at the Statewide Appropriation Segregation and Project level of detail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1-budget-control