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Opinion 2006-6
… -- Compensation (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a leave of absence to … town board pursuant to section 92 of the General Municipal Law. 1 Section 92(1) of the General Municipal Law provides that the governing board of certain entities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 2006-9
… be subject to the referendum requirements of that statute. Section 198(12)(b) of the Town Law provides that the … (Town Law §198[12][d]; 15 Opns St Comp, 1959, p 396). Section 198(12)(b) expressly provides that, if all or any … of any town improvement district and to add to the list of entities that could make such a purchase from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 99-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a cancelled bond to be presented to a retiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Opinion 93-3
… Services (physician) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 104-b: A fire district is not required to advertise for … 1965, p 516; 19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 430; cf ., e.g., 29 CFR 1910.134[b][10], 1910.156[b][2], pertaining to federal … Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… Transportation (Department) is monitoring and evaluating traffic flow at intersections and whether the Department took action to improve safe traffic and pedestrian flow at intersections. The audit … efficient movement of pedestrians, goods, and vehicular traffic on the streets, highways, bridges, and waterways of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2356
… processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Referral Bonus payments for eligible employees at DOCCS. … and the applicable bargaining units above, a $3,000.00 Referral Bonus, paid in two separate $1,500 installments, has … one of the above bargaining units. Effective Dates: The Referral Bonus is effective beginning 03/08/2025 and may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2356-new-referral-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2326
… Pay will be paid using the following effective dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2025 Effective Dates … Addl Earnings: $4,000 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) … Addl Earnings: $2,000 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank OSC will automatically update any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2326-april-2025-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2327
… payroll Annual Addl Earnings: $4,000 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) Earnings … taxable gross, and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2327-april-2025-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2332
… payroll Annual Addl Earnings: $4,000 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) Earnings … taxable gross, and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2332-april-2025-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… Audit Objective Did the Village of Asharoken (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensure that non-payroll disbursements were properly … occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent … Did the Village of Asharoken Village Board of Trustees Board ensure that nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to … that way,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can take steps to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-101
… will be 0.153% (0.00153) of an employee’s weekly wage, up to the statewide average weekly wage. According to the New … identify employees who have received approval to use the NY Paid Family Leave benefit: LOA/PFL- Leave of Absence/Paid … units are not required to have the deduction taken for the NY Paid Family Leave program and: obtain a signed waiver from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-101-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rentShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… costs Administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganization and settling the future of closed church …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather … Bridges Tunnels BT NYC Transit Department of Buses Transit Bus and MTA Bus Company MTA Bus need to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2433
… instructions to agencies for entering the Fiscal Year 20262027 Referral Bonus payments for eligible employees at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2433-fiscal-year-2026-2027-referral-bonus-eligible-employees-departmentHoward Public Library – Board Oversight (2026M-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Board of Trustees (Board) provide adequate oversight of the Howard Public Library's (Library) financial operations? … Period January 1, 2024 – January 13, 2026 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2017, to review Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2026/04/24/howard-public-library-board-oversight-2026m-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the East Moriches Central School District , Orchard Park Central School District , Oysterponds Union Free School … announced his office completed audits of the East Moriches Central School District Orchard Park Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 97-8
… CITIES -- Powers and Duties (requirement that claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) … State statute to accept only vouchers which have been certified. You ask whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the claimant. There is no State statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8IX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… Given the functionality within the SFS, the need for the creation and/or maintenance of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is decreasing. … capabilities are not adversely impacted. The need for the establishment of a new fund in SFS is rare. Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-funds