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Opinion 90-12
… out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a copy of the court order to be certified by the clerk of … treasurer may pay out court funds upon being served with a copy of a court order, certified by an attorney, authorizing … state that the county currently requires the service of a copy of the court order certified by a court clerk. Pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 89-48
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- … for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … who physically holds the bonds and (iii) whether the bonds can be returned. Pursuant to section 37 of the Lien Law, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative federal-state partnership between the State … the fourth degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski sentenced Wormuth to 10 months of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 92-34
… (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives … parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a. You ask if a surcharge is … payment, as when there is a refusal to pay the surcharge. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a, pertaining to parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 95-29
… may be sold to a water authority, and the district then dissolved. As a general rule, in the absence of a special act of the State Legislature, a town water district may be dissolved only if three years has elapsed since the … may be conveyed to a water authority, and the district dissolved, pursuant to the provisions of Town Law, §198(12). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Opinion 99-3
… contribution to designated charitable organization as memorial in honor of deceased firefighter) INSURANCE LAW, … by the family of a deceased volunteer firefighter, as a memorial in honor of the deceased firefighter, made for the … to make a contribution to a charitable organization as a memorial to a deceased firefighter. Insurance Law, §§9104 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil and other town supplies for his own use, … Roger Burlew was arrested and charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… since 2012, reported project values have risen steadily. County IDAs were responsible for 61.8% of all active IDA … person). IDAs’ total revenues of $123 million in 2022 were down $9.3 million from 2021. Charges for services accounted … the highest expenses ($5.97 million), followed by Genesee County ($4.07 million) and Erie County ($3.86 million). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2021-S-25 ). About the Program When a child has a developmental delay or disability, their early … earlier a developmental delay or disability is identified, and the sooner services begin, the less likely it is that the … and provide appropriate intervention to improve child and family developments. The Department of Health (DOH) oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… to be a pressing issue. The Enacted Budget for the State Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2026 includes more than $18 million to enhance both county and state-level AOT implementation and support. Implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… in calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … be escheated and remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for … be remitted to OUF in April 2025. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2177
… the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2016-2023 … (1/4) of the $1075 allowance (rounded up to the nearest dollar). Eligible employees who work more than 1040 … one-half (1/2) of the $1075 allowance (rounded up to the nearest dollar). The number of hours for employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2177-2023-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259.1
… in calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … be escheated and remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … be remitted to OUF in April 2025. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22591-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… pay accounted for $330,500 (16 percent) of the total payroll cost. Key Findings Neither CUNY Central nor York had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… are located throughout the State, and SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. For fiscal year … administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, … by itself or through interaction with other factors. The EPA and the New York State Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… meals should be conveniently accessible to residents on a daily basis. To this end, some shelters cook their own food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-691
… April 2013, legislation required the employee contribution rate be based on the employee’s annual wage. Once a Tier 6 … reached three years of membership, his or her contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years … The employee contribution rates are: Wages Contribution Rate $45,000.00 or less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000.00 3.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-691-two-year-look-back-tier-6-cuny-optional-retirement-plan-orpState Agencies Bulletin No. 2386.1
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Services BU03 Institutional Services BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 Professional, Scientific & … contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23861-2025-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-851
… After the first year of service - be in Active pay status for at least 200 working days from January 1 to … deposit advice. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to … with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next of Kin Affidavit ( AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-851-cuny-2025-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2363 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and … letters received for the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2024. Agencies … and returned letters as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check and must submit a payroll check stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checks