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Archived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… / S.5867 (Marchione) – To increase the accountability and improve the efficiency and transparency of the operations of industrial development agencies and authorities (IDAs) by requiring standard application …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 2311
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2025 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees: … month in 2025. Milage Rates: The standard milage rate used when calculating the value of personal use of an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2311-summary-tax-related-changes-2025DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon, … been concentrated since 2010 and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… the one recommendation made to the agency. Their responses are included in the audit. Audit Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringOpinion 2000-14
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … is not prohibited under Civil Service Law §201(4), or Retirement and Social Security Law §§113 or 470, from … … exactly the same as if payments were made in the form of wages …" (89 Misc 2d at 265, 390 NYS2d at 787). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Opinion 2005-8
… the cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … Legislature from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric … municipal corporation, and a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in such service, over and above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of the agreements on to the prescription drug program run by the Department of Civil Service. Auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … (2017-S-77) The commission’s director has implemented new measures to improve its practices to promote equine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… adjusting to the worldwide effort to limit global warming are vital to these companies’ future," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOpinion 92-42
… general principles discussed above, whether the services are in furtherance of a town purpose and, if so, whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 91-62
… in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) -- Conveyance (with reservation of right to … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Opinion 91-56
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of public authorities, encompasses only outstanding notes or bonds or whether it also includes accounts payable and contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 96-3
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire … with member hospitals include reimbursement rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s office has … over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. “While it is clear … DiNapoli noted 14 municipalities were designated in stress for each of the three years since he implemented the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash can." The MTA's NYC Transit launched its "Trash Can … The MTA expanded the pilot program to gather more data. It pulled trash cans from eight more stations in September 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. "Still, backdoor borrowing imposes significant costs on taxpayers, lacks transparency and may limit flexibility in … state's current five-year capital plan period. DiNapoli's report notes: New York's current debt total is second only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating account. The NFHA then paid Allen and Fredia Cowart for work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterState Agencies Bulletin No. 719
… code of: PAY/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Correct Salary) and the new salary for annual salaried employees PAY/CRT (Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) and the new rate for hourly employees. Provided the employee remained … codes of: PAY/CSL (Pay Rate Change/Correct Salary) and the new salary for annual salaried employees PAY/CRT (Pay Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/719-march-31-2007-salary-increase-and-ending-other-payments-certain