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Opinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to in town); (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … Whether an appropriation in excess of $10000 for publicity promotional and other related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local … followed by cities at 19.4 percent ($1 billion). Property Tax – Inflation Far Outpaced Allowable Levy Growth Generally, the property tax cap limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentOther Bulletin No. 68.1
… OSC’s automatic processing of the SCF CSEA Signing Bonus and to provide processing instructions for entering the … between the State University Construction Fund (SCF) and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), … The Signing Bonus lump sum payment is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases but must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-681-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceOther Bulletin No. 68
… OSC’s automatic processing of the SCF CSEA Signing Bonus and to provide processing instructions for entering the … between the State University Construction Fund (SCF) and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), … The Signing Bonus lump sum payment is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases but must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-68-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to … change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in the fight to ensure a smooth transition to a low carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County … over $200,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kOpinion 91-29
… of tax moneys for an eye care plan, hospital telephone and television charges, and gifts); (procedure to make fire department recipient of … 1005(a)(3)(A), 1009, 1013; L 1955 ch 639: The Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Lakeview may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Opinion 91-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (to provide service outside … town district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Contracts (between town and county districts); (to provide service outside district); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (administrator of estates - county chief fiscal officer's right to fees and … Whether the chief fiscal officer of a county who serves as administrator of an estate pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 90-12
… in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (payment out of money paid into court) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND … submitted to a county treasurer under CPLR 2607 for the payment out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a … a court order, certified by an attorney, authorizing such payment. You state that the county currently requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the pleas of … Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… DiNapoli said. “Slowing employment and economic growth may present a challenge in the coming months, along with the potential impact of … were nearly $3 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2024-25, reflecting, in part, the 24.9% increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… individuals to justice.” Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III said, “As alleged, these defendants stole … to any other prison term. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statutes the … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Orleans County , Rutland Fire District , Village of Walden and Washington County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-152
… Purpose To notify agencies of new voluntary deduction code 481, NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund, established for members of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association … 18 represented by PBA Background In reference to the Laws of New York, 2013, Chapter 544, the New York State Troopers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Niagara Frontier Transportation … authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
… Company. Affected Employees Unified Court System judges in Bargaining Unit 86 Effective Date(s) Administration pay … submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-life-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-198
… regarding withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-198-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-judges-and-justices