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Opinion 91-3
… including those used by a superintendent of highways, to display a decal identifying the vehicle as town property. You … those used by the town superintendent of highways, to display a town decal and identification number. You state … implies the authority to purchase and require the display of items of identification on all town property (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 2005-2
Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new … P. DiNapoli. The report compared the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOpinion 89-61
… discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) TOWN CLERK -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) BUILDING INSPECTOR -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 90-18
… §103: There is no exception to the competitive bidding requirements of this section based solely on the fact that … department of health is subject to the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal Law, §§103, 103-a, 103-b … unless any of the exceptions to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 applies, the purchase of medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… is installed and any pertinent licensing information. In addition to hardware and software inventories, local … determine the level of internal controls over that data. In some instances, laws, regulations or a local government’s … records are essential for effective patch management (see Area #6 – Patch Management) and software licensing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Subject Summary of Tax Related Changes for 2020 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2020 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees Employees meeting the … of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2020 and other tax related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult … 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult … program to assist vulnerable adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… to agencies for processing the PSC full-time Ratification Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Full-time employees in … employees may be eligible for a one-time Ratification Bonus Payment. This one-time Ratification Bonus Payment is pensionable, not subject to across-the-board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… on 11/01/2024 and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option for this payment) in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024.: Eligibility Criteria: Employees in … Holiday Bonus Payment in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024. Employees who otherwise meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandum dated … an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Comp Rate Code of ANN, HRY, or BIW (only if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… OSC has provided the following Time Entry Earnings Code to process the Ratification Bonus Payment: Earnings Code … checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 – New York Retiree Indicator for further details on … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased … we have reviewed your claim. All items that appear online are at least $20 or one share of stock. How to Prove … a representative to administer the decedent's estate, even if all other matters have been settled, only that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… by the EEMD. These camera systems are located inside the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and westbound porticos … There are usually between two and four CCTV cameras in the station house and two in each portico, or about six to eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2389
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by CSEA who meet the eligibility … are affected. Background: Article 49.1 of the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2389-2025-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilRetroactive Payments – Legacy Reporting
… members who already are receiving retirement benefits or disability benefits, or for whom we have paid a death … Your letter should include the member’s name, NYSLRS ID, Social Security number, the payment amount and the time period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-paymentsOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2025 Virtual … By attending any of the courses below, you will be added to the Office of Operations email distribution list to receive future communications related to its annual Fall … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conference