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Opinion 89-16
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Opinion 99-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … NYS2d 94, 97). Real Property Tax Law, §300 provides that all real property within the state is subject to taxation … to be raised by a village by real property taxation for all village purposes must be levied against all properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Other Bulletin No. 80
… automatic processing of the January 2025 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage … OSCs automatic processing of the January 2025 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universitySUNY Bulletin No. SU-386
… The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next of Kin Affidavit ( AC 934-P ) and original death certificate should … same time as the stop payment request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-386-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOther Bulletin No. 86
… automatic processing of the January 2026 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage … OSCs automatic processing of the January 2026 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-86-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 5 percent per year); or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you are 55. … Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … – Controls Over Claims Processing (Albany County) Except for some minor exceptions, the claims reviewed were adequately supported and were for proper district purposes. However, the board’s failure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… capital program will impact services. The presentation of the July plan makes clear that hundreds of millions of dollars in operational risks have been created … capital plan because they may affect the needs and timing of projects in that plan. “While funding for capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… This Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of … systematic and periodic collection of information for all federally financed domestic assistance programs. Circular … updates as the need arises, which contains a comprehensive list of all domestic assistance programs. Each program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to replenish a Business Unit’s advance account. Process and Transaction … for instructions on how to submit a regular voucher. Business Units must use the account code that correlates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… - See Chapter XIV, Section 2 – Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates of this Guide for guidance on proper … much interest is due, utilize the Late Contract Interest Worksheet . Invoice Date - Enter the actual payment date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Service credit purchase (SCP) payments for mandatory member contributions (called … letting you know that their service credit purchase (SCP) deduction has changed. The notification will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … which details each payment along with corresponding check numbers, no one is reviewing support for those … payments, including the monthly bank statements, cancelled check images or invoices. In addition, the board does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and … are demanding real change. Acknowledging systemic racism is a start. The next step is tangible, comprehensive action. Change to address racial … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today by … the law was implemented – a cap of 0.12 percent. For the list of allowable tax levy growth factors for all local governments, visit: … for school districts will be capped at 126 percent for the 201718 fiscal year according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Early Education Center (Center) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented … Early Education Center Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were properly calculated adequately doc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is … Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees each incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March … other travel expenses that we identified as outliers in our planning analysis. These included over $1,037,509 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded. The audit covered the period April 1, 2016 … SLA is responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people of New York State through issuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for-profit special education provider located in Jamestown. CES provides preschool special education … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, CES reported $725,856 in reimbursable costs for the two rate-based preschool … programs it operated. Key Findings We identified $2,509 in other than personal service costs reported by CES on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual