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Opinion 89-39
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (town board member as employee of … (contracts entered into prior to election to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[3], 801, 802[1][b], [1][h]: A … board member will receive no remuneration from the town's insurance premiums. Finally, you state that the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 90-1
… if the town board determines that the playground will benefit town residents. You ask whether the proceeds from the … by chapter 674 of the Laws of 1989 (eff. January 1, 1990), authorizes the legislative body of a city or town, by … of any assessment imposed by a town should inure to the benefit of residents of the town as a whole. Therefore, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to pre-pandemic … spent over $48 billion in 2023, up 1.3% over 2019, as prices have risen over that time, including average daily … down with over 39 million overnight visitors projected in 2025, compared to Las Vegas and Los Angeles at just over 29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2230.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2230 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … salary corrections. Affected Employees: Employees in a CSEA (Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 47) N/S hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22301-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2230
… which are still applicable. Payroll Bulletin No. 835.1 Revised Method of Calculating Salaries for Employees upon … of the graded position (see Payroll Bulletin No. 835.1 ). N/S service in any of the following will not be … when reconstructing the employee’s salary: Office of Court Administration City University of New York (CUNY) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2230-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an … Thomas P. DiNapoli. This growth was largely driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a … and the economic activity being generated. In addition, hotel occupancy has improved and both business travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-336
… and Longevity Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … SY, S9, 87, 86, 88 and CT), increments are to be processed for all eligible employees. Pursuant to Article 2, Section … Judiciary Law, longevity increments are to be processed for all eligible employees. Consistent with the prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-336-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities … ). About the Program When handled correctly, radioactive materials have many beneficial medical, industrial, and academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with a severe mental illness in 2021-2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report 2020-S-45 ). About the Program … WIOA, the State is required to submit a 4-year plan (Plan) for federal approval that describes its WFD strategy and … identified 519 WFD programs and services — covering a wide range of areas such as training, transportation assistance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts (BDDs). The Comptroller's … two bank branches. "Residents of New York City, and the neighborhood businesses where they spend their money, … program helps open bank branches that provide financial services to communities that show a real need for retail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of … The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the operations and finances. The Supervisor serves as the Town’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121State Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… for others. Affected Employees: Employees receiving a 2024 Form W-2 are affected. Background: Internal Revenue … benefit plan and/or contributed or received employer contributions to a defined contribution plan (401(k) or … January 1, 2024; or Employees who retired from a different company or employee record than the one they are currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an … New York City. On a regional basis, the Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions had the highest quarterly growth rates at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… visitors than Florida, Nevada, and Texas combined. State Park Visits Jump: Visitors to the state’s parks increased by … with over 2 million more visitors. In contrast, National Park sites, including the Statue of Liberty, had fewer visitors than in 2019. Agritourism Grows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of … The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the operations and finances. The Supervisor serves as the Town’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fNassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… Determine whether the Nassau County (County) Weights and Measures Division (Division) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-136
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2024 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for … LLS payment during 2024-2025: Leave of Absence/Preferred List on 09/30/2024 An employee who otherwise qualifies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-136-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-349
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Increments and … processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-349-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2340
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 Security Supervisors Unit Salary Increase and provide … implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the NYS Law Enforcement Officers’ Union, … year 2025-2026 and includes the April 1, 2025 Salary Schedule . Effective Dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2340-security-supervisors-unit-april-2025-3-salary-increase