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Opinion 91-52
… regarding a proposed local law which would establish a "county residents job policy" for county contracts. In … to observe (see, e.g., Randolph McNutt v Eckert , 257 NY 100; Gerzof v Sweeney , 16 NY2d 206, 264 NYS2d 376). Based … 506 NYS2d 287 and 69 NY2d 601, 511 NYS2d 1027; see also NYS Asphalt Pavement v White , 141 Misc 2d 28, 532 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Opinion 88-75
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(b), 802(2)(a): A city attorney who is an officer, employee, director or … employee, or stockholder (General Municipal Law, §800[3][c],[d]). That interest is prohibited if the officer or … or duties, since that determination, in part, depends upon what powers and duties are prescribed for the city attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts. … REV. 03/29/2017 … Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewOpinion 95-11
… it is a well established rule of construction that meaning and effect should be given to all the statutory … as superfluous when they may be given a distinct, separate meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §231; Orange and Rockland … 207-m, so long as that word may be given a distinct meaning. The terms "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
Pursuant to 4 1 of the State Finance Law no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the state or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an appropriation by law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsOpinion 88-19
… property or governmental powers of the town are affected. You state that a citizens group has requested the town board … the town for a landfill. You inquire whether town funds can be expended for this purpose. If town funds can be so … held in this State that a municipality may not submit a proposition to referendum in the absence of express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Tier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… newly hired on or after July 1, 2013 have the option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a … retirement benefits, if: They are not represented by a union and Their salary at the time they are hired is at least … You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the Retirement System. In addition, you must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2131
… Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained … the most current agency of the Employee Record Number in which the payment was made. Overtime Calculation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2131-2022-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-245
… increase in Judicial Longevity payments (Earnings Code JLO) effective April 1, 2017 for all eligible members. … Date(s) The April 2017 Judicial Longevity (Earnings Code JLO) Increase will be paid using the following effective … Division of Treasure, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . Checks issued to eligible employees who are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactiveState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and … input from my office," DiNapoli said. "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their … diminishes the effectiveness of government programs and places a financial burden on the state and its residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteState Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… information on the Additional Pay page using Earnings Code PFR : Earnings Code: PFR Effective Date: 04/01/2022 OT … process the adjustment. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1893 Reporting Adjustments to Overtime for more … checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 for further details on the New York Retiree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyHow the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program
… determines an employer’s annual contribution according to its usual procedures. The CSP does not change these procedures or the method for … pay by December 15. However, if you owe a graded payment, it cannot be discounted for paying early. Graded payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-worksOpinion 95-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … or attorney); (use of tax moneys to obtain storage space for records); (use of tax moneys to pay for improvement … at a market rate of interest, secured by a note and mortgage. Insurance Law, §§9104 and 9105 govern the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up) (2023-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/sga-2024-23f35.pdfSalary Rate Chart - CUNY Labor Law Section 220 - Supervisor of Mechanics
Attachment from Payroll Bulletin No. CU-431
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-431-attachment.pdfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (2018-S-7)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles takes adequate steps to identify motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s7.pdfCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (2012-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and whether
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s2.pdfOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57) 90-Day Response
To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s pesticide reporting database from self-reported information ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57-response.pdfAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders … date benefits will be paid to a member or an ex-spouse is the member’s actual date of retirement. Benefits cannot … does not maintain separate accounts for members and ex-spouses. NYSLRS assets are held for investment purposes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the State and a municipality, public authority, or other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide for the … advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a of the State Finance Law, “no part of any appropriation made as an advance shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreements