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Opinion 92-4
… the type of conditioning necessary for the firefighters to efficiently fulfill their firemanic functions, the nature … assurance that it is realizing sufficient benefits to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 97-3
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (authority to waive) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1182; L 1993, ch 602, §8, … of the Real Property Tax Law does not authorize a village to waive interest and penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. Until December 31, 1999, however, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 98-9
… of (by entity providing ambulance service pursuant to contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b; TOWN LAW, … district, may fix a schedule of municipal fees or charges to be paid by persons requesting the use of those services. Absent action by the town board to fix such a schedule of fees or charges for the services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… than doubled in recent years, rising from 14,259 in 2010 to 37,806 in 2015. At the same time, the number of … city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) increased, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … "The city Department of Buildings has allowed noisy work to take place on thousands of projects well before and after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… State statutes require certain public authorities seeking to sell their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities are authorized to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … any signs of slowing down,” said DiNapoli. “The proximity to New York City has enabled Middletown to develop a diverse economic base and experience a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OSC’s auditors will require access to documentation from the Business Unit to support information that is entered into the Statewide … Comptrollers OSC record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (SFS), regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following criteria: A … It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsTeacher Days Worked Calculator
… Use the Teacher Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an academic … part of the year. Employees must work a total of 150 days to be eligible for a performance advance. Please refer to the Salary Manual, Payroll Bulletins and Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/teacher-days-worked-calculatorDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… offices, staff, etc. Easy. Your payment comes directly to us. Secure. It’s the same system used by banks. … accuracy, reliability or security. If you are not set up to pay through ACH, submit a completed Electronic Debit … your name, bank, account number and the name of the person to be notified when the account will be debited. You can mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its … transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to borrow almost $3 billion to get through 2020 and saddling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itXII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… Units with guidance on how pay and reconcile charges to the State Procurement, Travel and Net Cards within the … within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In addition to the guidance contained in this section, agencies and State employees with PCard privileges should refer to Section XIV.10.B of this Guide to ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 … Committee (BRC), a City-based not-for-profit organization, to provide emergency shelter and ancillary services for … Ryan Residence (JRR) for the period from September 2010 to June 2021. The original contract for $76.1 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-followControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2142
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2023 plan year maximum salary limit … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $330,000 for the 2023 calendar year for TRS Tier 5 plan … dated July 13, 2023. OSC Actions: OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for calendar year 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2142-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitCUNY Bulletin No. CU-754
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the … members of DC37, Local 983, shall be changed from $47.61 to $48.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-754-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2095
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … and February 9, 2023 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of the New York State Law Enforcement Officers … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2095-council-82-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2106
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave … the Military Leave Benefits through 12/31/2023 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves to be activated federally or by the Governor for military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2106-2023-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-325
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees (BU … service on or before 10/1/2023 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to receive the initial SLED payment. Thereafter, eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-325-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-law