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Opinion 88-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES - Proceeds (use of surplus proceeds to pay debt service) MUNICIPAL FUNDS - … Comp 1948 p 315 File No 3046 reflects the current position of this Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… York City’s Human Rights Law and investigates allegations of housing discrimination. Complaints may include landlords … or those who rely on benefits, or denying housing because of race, gender or sexual orientation. CCHR uses Dynamics, an … showed CCHR received 51,702 discrimination inquiries. Of these, 48,443 (93.7%) were recorded as closed, 1,831 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… Island Bone and Joint, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient … and physician office visits. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… care (including physical and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare services, and assistance with … the Local District or third-party provider. The Assessment is an evaluation of the client’s housing and care needs, … (46%). 5 of 19 cases requiring mental health services (26%). 2 of 13 cases requiring multiple services (e.g., mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… Department of Transportation (DOT). The audit, the second in a series on AI Use in New York Government, follows a 2023 audit of New York … how it mitigates biases in the system, but it was not clear if those efforts work because DOCCS does not monitor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and to provide guidance for their use. As detailed in the New York State Grants Management Budget Bulletin , the … shall be performed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief or promote or discourage … comply with all relevant requirements of State Finance Law Article 11-B. Funds reservation and expenditures must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-287
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to campuses for processing United University Professions (UUP) … for UUP BU 08 employees. Payment of the increases is at the discretion of the Campus President and may be made … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to campuses for processing United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-287-2019-uup-discretionary-increasesOther Bulletin No. 21
… processing of the April 2014 SCF M/C Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed … Increase will be paid using the following effective date and check date: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective … or on a Leave of Absence on 07/16/14 (Administration Lag) and subsequently return to the payroll to be eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-21-april-2014-state-university-construction-fund-scfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2257
… Affected Employees: All employees in the Agency Police Services Unit (BU31) represented by PBANYS who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2257-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases-premium-overtimeMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… available to Tier 2, 3 (Article 11), 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by … benefits are provided by Sections 384, 384-d and 384-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security … even if your employer has adopted and you have elected one of these special plans. NYSLRS is required to compare the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planCUNY Bulletin No. CU-504
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program Background The … Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion (MSC) … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-504-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-540
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program Background The … Buy Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion (MSC) … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-540-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-33
… 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation Background Pursuant to … The 2018 Shift Lump Sum Payment should be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/12/18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-33-2018-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 795
… Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … York State and CSEA, certain employees are eligible for a lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. This … the highway rights-of-way. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Units 02, 03 or 04 are eligible for the $500.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/795-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger … years of age. During the 2012-13 school year, Happiness House provided preschool special education services to about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended June 30, 2014. Background Newmeadow, a not-for-profit organization located in Malta, New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Remain Above Budget Division Projections Through Mid-Year
… totaled $59.9 billion through September, the middle of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $702.2 million higher than financial plan estimates from the Division of Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash Report … on New York’s economy and revenues over the remainder of the state’s fiscal year.” State tax collections through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-remain-above-budget-division-projections-through-mid-yearDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term … health of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore … to take action by offering them assistance in dealing with a potential impediment to these efforts.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, … To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs of the Childrens Center for Early Learning Center were calculated proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) … Park (Riverbank), a 28-acre rooftop park on the west side of Manhattan, is open 365 days a year and has a variety of indoor and outdoor athletic and cultural facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessions