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Opinion 96-7
… function which would be the subject of the agreement (see, NY Const. art IX, section 1[c]; see also e.g., 1993 Opns St … and, thereafter, has the right of approval over the election of additional volunteers. In our opinion, the power … take reasonable measures, such as advertising, to recruit candidates for membership in the fire companies of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Opinion 94-28
… a possible future capital improvement. You ask whether the cost of the study is charged against the county's general … in the future and may provide for the manner in which the cost thereof shall be financed, subject, however, to the … extension thereof, shall reimburse the county ... for the cost of such advance planning, including any interest on any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of these and future medical equipment purchases, so New York is well prepared for the next public health emergency.” To compete for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME) at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase … Online account , scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Manage my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase … Online account , scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Manage my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… first three years of their membership. Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to enroll new employees . But … are applied to the earnings of your Tier 6 employees, it is important that you understand what types of wages should … be included in their annual wage amount. The annual wage is the projected base pay amount that a full-time employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingEmployer E-News Archive — 2026
… subscribe to E-News for Members & Retirees . May 2026 Reminder: Review Earnings Before You’re Billed Inform … Most Employers Have Switched to Enhanced Reporting April 2026 Reminder Effective 4/1: New Tier 6 Member Contribution … Most Employers Have Switched to Enhanced Reporting March 2026 Important: Submit Your March Report by 4/7 View and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2026DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… office approved 1,204 contracts valued at $22.1 billion and approved more than 1.3 million payments worth more than … billion in April. His office also rejected 99 contracts and related transactions valued at $111 million and roughly 6,000 payments valued at nearly $13.2 million due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… build-out of an advanced packaging operation for the NY Power Electronics Manufacturing Consortium Center in Utica. $4.1 million to Gryphon Sensors, Inc. to design, … $3.4 million to Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.3 million to HNTB New York Engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… $8.5 million with VMJR Companies LLC to replace the center courtyard roof on the New York State Capitol in Albany … vaccination sites including $17.2 million with Northwell Healthcare Inc. and $11 million with Somos Healthcare Providers Inc. Office of Parks, Recreation & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… Town of Halfmoon and Water Commissioners of the Town of Waterford that, if the City realizes revenues in 2023 similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7DiNapoli 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-unionXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements. Those are provided in later sections of this Guide, such as XI.12 Contract Management and XI.13 … to obtain information about the status of contracts. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/27/2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… values as the first line with the exception of the account code. The account code must be 59999 - Refund of … withholdings hyperlink for all invoice lines. Improperly checking or unchecking the box will result in an inaccurate … checks to DTF – Treasury to be deposited to the General Checking Account (GCA), see: Section 3.B – AP Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Board, being responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … District’s financial operations were adequately accounted for and reported. In addition, the District faced an … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli: DOCCS Transitional Services Programs Need Improvement
… The state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) needs to strengthen its program … 2,489 (56%) were housed in homeless shelters. DOCCS’ Community Based Residential Programs (CBRPs) help people … If a person does not have a permanent residence, housing options are provided, including CBRP residential programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-doccs-transitional-services-programs-need-improvementVillage of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7