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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… 2019. “State agency overtime reached a record level last year,” DiNapoli said. “The COVID-19 pandemic required state … employees, not including SUNY and CUNY, has declined by 6.1 percent to just below 154,000. They include full-time, … and temporary staff per pay period throughout the year. With limited exceptions, a hiring freeze has been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fireprotection0317.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC has modified the Retirement Plan … The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … compensation limit for Tier 5 employees. As a result, it is critical that the employee’s correct Date of Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1005
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC has modified the Retirement Plan … The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … compensation limit for Tier 5 employees. As a result, it is critical that the employee’s correct Date of Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryOpinion 97-26
… commissioners of a fire district may establish, after a public hearing, one or more zones in which the rate of tax … the district not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed … the rates for the remainder of the district. After the public hearing and upon the evidence given at the hearing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… spending. DiNapoli's shareholder request (Proposal 4 on the company's proxy statement ) will be voted on at Wynn's … done behind closed doors," DiNapoli said. "Shareholders have the right to know if their investment dollars are being … up for re-election. Separately, DiNapoli and the Fund have been named co-lead plaintiffs, with the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingOpinion 96-7
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … of apportioning costs under cooperation agreement) TOWN LAW, §§176(10), 176-b; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o: Several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the … claiming unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. As shown in the top line of the graph below, the figure remains … before the pandemic hit New York, for weeks ending in late February and early March 2020, statewide UI claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessOpinion 96-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Tuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions (2016-T-4)
To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with Education Law and Education Regulations when certifying students for financial aid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16t4_0.pdfDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsOpinion 99-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Defense and … -- Terms and Conditions (indemnification provision in custodial bank agreement) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties … superseded to the extent it may be inconsistent. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the propriety of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16Opinion 94-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (purchase order system) TOWN LAW, §110: The town board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, … two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Opinion 94-20
… incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. November 10, 1994 Alan L. Honorof, Esq., Village Attorney Inc. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the … games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports betting and other authorized activities. … occurs among males, African Americans and adults who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods. According to OASAS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOpinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (town refuse and garbage district collecting refuse for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to … is, by any other general or special law, subject to a public hearing, a mandatory or permissive referendum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14