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Opinion 91-32
… corporation) EMINENT DOMAIN -- Compensable Taking (claim for inverse condemnation arising out of property devaluation) … and Duties (expenditures to compensate property owners for decrease in market value) STATE CONSTITUTION, ART. I, … by this prohibition from reimbursing property owners for devaluation of their property resulting from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… Message from the Comptroller A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in … New York’s strength has long been that its workforce is more diverse, unionized, and highly educated than the rest … 2003, pp. 349-54 (updated annually at https://unionstats.com/ ). 16 These industries include government, health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… of the New York State Division of State Police, which falls under New York State’s Executive Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 882
… the 2007-2011 PEF agreement, OSC is issuing instructions for the new method of calculating salaries for affected employees retroactive to April 11, 2008. This … Effective Date(s) The new method of calculating salaries for affected employees is effective April 11, 2008. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/882-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-public-employeesOpinion 91-36
… the village would use park trust fund moneys to pay for additional recreational facilities in an existing town … include safeguards to protect the village's investment for the useful life of the improvements, and to ensure … with a public trust and may not be alienated or used for any other purpose without specific authorization by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Opinion 94-13
… -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND … PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … income tax returns. Termination of payments and benefits for engaging in prohibited employment requires an adversarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 99-16
… under which the custodial bank will be indemnified for costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims that do … the collateral pledged by the depository bank as security for the town's deposits. The depository bank has requested … a town had no authority to agree to indemnify a lessor for damages sustained through the town's use of the leased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16VII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… from vendors, recipients, and employees that represent a return of a full or partial payment previously made to … are called “Refunds of Appropriation” (ROA) and result in a credit to the appropriation expenditures from which the … bank. The check will show as cashed at the bank and in SFS even though the intended payee did not receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewDiNapoli: Western Regional OTB Must Strengthen Financial Operations and Oversight
… 15 participating counties and two cities. WROTB management changed significantly in October 2024, when the former CEO … of board-approved amounts. In one case, management paid a firm $247,969 for work unrelated to a contract and without … host of the event. However, in several instances, the host name could not be identified because only the first name was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-western-regional-otb-must-strengthen-financial-operations-and-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1305
… York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) for members of the Administrative Services Unit (BU02), the … and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) for interest arbitration eligible members of the Security … Agreement between the State of New York and the NYSCOPBA for interest arbitration ineligible members of the Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1305-april-2014-retention-paymentDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… but greater clarity is needed on how the state will pay for it all.” DiNapoli praised the Governor’s reform … amendment to authorize the forfeiture of pension rights for public officials who are convicted of crimes related to … include a system of voluntary public campaign financing for all state-level candidates and reduced limits on campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… and profits will subside at some point. As we prepare for an eventual slowdown in Wall Street’s record activity, we … jobs, a 32-year low. The average salary (including bonus) for employees of the New York City securities industry in … five times higher than the $92,330 average compensation for the rest of the city’s private sector. In 1981, the gap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state leaders to … the statutory reserves would total $19.5 billion, which is 17% of projected General Fund disbursements in SFY … of the projected growth for this time period. That growth is largely due to a projected rise in Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesRequired Documentation
… you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can … claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for additional documentation. Below is a list of acceptable forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… losing their right to a public pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her … criminal activity is absolutely stunning,” Baker said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone abused the trust of the … criminal acts on this community has been and will be felt for decades. But for the dedication and expertise of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 2006-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town … PUBLIC SERVICE LAW §§212, 218: Revenues derived from a town’s non-exclusive franchise agreement with a cable television company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 93-25
… the opinion that the word "street" as used in this context is intended to relate to public streets (1975 Opns St Comp … St Comp, 1956, p 59; 7 Opns St Comp, 1951, p 285). There is no similar statutory authority for a village to light … dsmd 69 NY2d 822, 513 NYS2d 1027). Therefore, the village is not authorized to continue to provide, at village expense, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Opinion 93-2
… election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own motion, may … Election Law, §15-104[1][c], which prescribes a procedure for village elections in certain villages to be conducted by … village election" as the annual or biennial election for village officers (Election Law, §15-102[1]). It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Oversight of Language Access Services
… barriers and ensure meaningful access to DOHMH services for clients with LEP. The Language Services Unit, within DOHMH’s Office of External Affairs, is responsible for creating and disseminating LAS resources to all … or emergency services and outlined additional details for the implementation of LAS. City agencies subject to Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two … DMVs. Document the review of reports sent by NYCSC to show what, if anything, was done to correct identified maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms