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Opinion 2006-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … You ask whether the proposed transfer would constitute a “sale” for purposes of Town Law §198(12) and, therefore, be … of a county district (Town Law §198[12][b]). Any such sale must be approved by a majority vote of the qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 99-11
… his duly delegated deputy or by a duly authorized paying agent, except that registered obligations shall not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Opinion 93-3
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services (physician) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … 103. One such common law exception is for contracts for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within this exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… York City’s transportation network. The Signals & Street Lighting unit is part of the Traffic Operations Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2356
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for … bargaining units. Effective Dates: The Referral Bonus is effective beginning 03/08/2025 and may be paid beginning … Unit personnel; and All DOCCS Employees whose salary is set by statute; Correction Law, Article 2, Section 19; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2356-new-referral-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-andVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Asharoken (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … that non-payroll disbursements were properly audited and the Village Treasurer’s (Treasurer) financial duties were … Audit Period June 1, 2023 – December 6, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82State Agencies Bulletin No. 2326
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … with the effective dates listed in the chart above for the April 2025 increases for employees in Bargaining Unit 06 …
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
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … with the effective dates listed in the chart above for the April 2025 increases for employees in Bargaining Unit 05 …
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
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … with the effective dates listed in the chart above for the April 2025 increases for employees in Bargaining Unit 02, 03, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2332-april-2025-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-101
… Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll deductions. State employees who are …
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
… for a motion asking the company to report on how its business will be affected by worldwide efforts to combat … England, asks the company to assess and report on how its business model will be affected by global efforts to limit … to its investors to explain how it can adjust its business to meet the global effort to reduce fossil fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState 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-3DiNapoli 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-preparationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the East Moriches Central School District , Orchard Park Central School District , Oysterponds Union Free … complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Orchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement … audits of the East Moriches Central School District Orchard Park Central School District Oysterponds Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 97-8
… or verification of claims against a city (see 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second … be amended by local law to eliminate that requirement (see 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, supra ; Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8IX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… the creation and/or maintenance of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is decreasing. As agencies … Education 25300-25899-Federal Miscellaneous Operating Grants 25900-25949-Unemployment Insurance Administration … Training 26000-26049-Federal Employment and Training Grants CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS-FEDERAL 31350-31449-Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local Retirement System by lying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-york