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Opinion 92-17
… in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to receive share) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement … between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, §1262(c) must provide that a portion of the … county or school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the county or whether such areas may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 96-5
… FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when counsel to Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation represents … INSURANCE LAW, §5225: Where the counsel to the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) … of CPLR, §8022(b), to an appeal involving the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC). You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 96 - 11
… for the sale of real property to voter approval. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning certain land … such a resolution to voter approval (see Ecker v Town of West Seneca , 87 Misc 2d 322, 384 NYS2d 613). Finally, we … Snide, Supervisor Town of Long Lake 1 We note that town park lands are impressed with a public trust and may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Opinion 2000-19
… the special act governing the association, however, if it is anticipated that the elevator will be used to significant … Therefore, when an exempt firemen's benevolent association is governed by a special act of the State Legislature and is … 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-4, p 8; 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-26, p 53; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-7, p 15; 1991 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… figure has barely budged for three years. Although Wall Street had a good year in 2013 generating $16.7 billion in … DiNapoli will release his annual estimate of Wall Street bonuses on Wednesday. Since June 2013, the city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… found: New York’s share of majority minority-owned firms, 26.4%, is higher than the national average (21.7%), but lower than … . New York’s share of Hispanic-owned firms, 5.9%, is well below the share of state population (19.5%). Rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the … for all cities in the state; The child poverty rate (26.3 percent) is slightly below the average for the median … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the structure and efficacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an independent contractor, you should first … 2008, identify factors that could indicate an individual is an employee rather than an independent contractor. Some of … from the individual’s paycheck; and The individual is entitled to fringe benefits such as vacation, sick leave, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 … Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest commuter railroad in the country and the … service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Management of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… General Fund because of the Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) failure to properly implement a statutory change that … Donors who participate in the distinctive license plate registration program do so to support a specific cause and … monitoring of fund activity; and Communication with DMV regarding revenue deposits and collaborative marketing/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsCourse Offerings
… over the past 30 years, time to degree has increased for many students. Based on the most recently published CUNY … readiness. However, in a 2018 CUNY Student Experience Survey, 5,067 of the 14,479 responding students (35 percent) … In addition, 13 of 25 officials told us they do not offer online or hybrid courses (courses encompassing both classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Under the Climate Act, the Public Service Commission (PSC) was required to establish a renewable energy program by … secured by load-serving entities (entities subject to PSC jurisdiction that secure energy to serve the end-use … for planning purposes and to understand the feasibility of meeting Climate Act goals, all site permit process time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… AFL-CIO, a $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential has been approved for certain employees in a position … Correction Lieutenant Spanish Language. OSC Actions: OSC has created the following Time Entry Earnings Code to process … as the Stop Payment Request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2284
… (PEF), employees are permitted to cash out up to 120 hours of accrued Over40 Comp Time II credits in each year of … Comp Time II credits are eligible to cash out up to 120 hours once per year. Employees do not need to be currently … payment request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next of Kin Affidavit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2284-2024-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outSUNY Bulletin No. SU-370
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new SUNY Preceptor Incentive … Stony Brook University are affected. Background: Pursuant to the Memorandums of Understanding between the LISVH at … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-universitySUNY Bulletin No. SU-334
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Recruitment … Enhancement Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to facilitate the recruitment and retention of new and … Retention Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to fund graduate program recruitment and retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-334-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesTown of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for town officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and