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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 88-57
… the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Rates (schedule of rates may include a classification under which … town board, on behalf of a water district, may establish a schedule of water rates including a classification under … a town, on behalf of a water district, may establish a schedule of water rates under which senior citizens who meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Opinion 97-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … and regulations adopted pursuant to section sixty-five of this chapter may exclude from participation in a plan any … Comp No. 79-732, unreported). A "public corporation" for this purpose includes: (a) municipal corporations (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1902
State Agencies Bulletin No 1902
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1902-april-2021-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
… income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… blank *The End Date field can be left blank since PayServ does not automatically include the earnings in the overtime … remains in an eligible seasonal position. Since PayServ does not include these monies in the overtime compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesGreat Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… of verbal procedures provided by the Finance Director. This created a disconnect between the written procedures and … identified and corrected the discrepancies identified in this report, including determining whether the 246 assets … in the inventory records and/or items had been disposed. This report includes eight recommendations that, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… Board of Commissioners (Board) purchase equipment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … district’s board of commissioners must purchase equipment in accordance with State statute and the fire district’s … This includes ensuring that equipment is acquired in a cost-effective manner by creating as much competition as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY Inc. for improvements at the Cuba Lake Dam in Allegany … Niram Inc. for the rehabilitation of Sinclair Hall at SUNY Farmingdale in Nassau County. $17.9 million with Mark Cerrone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilPermanent COLA
… enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, … it occurs. Once you become eligible and receive your first COLA payment, subsequent COLA adjustments will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… exceeded the regional median limit by $1.1 million. Of this amount, $324,603 was allocated to the preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… products in Monroe County. $1.9 million to La Plaza de Virginia Owners LLC for a portion of the demolition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 97-19
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (fire district treasurer as officer … between the fire district and the agency, as well as any renewal thereof, is a "contract" because it is an agreement … the intent of the statute, were inconsistent with public policy, or suggested self interest or partiality or economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 94-29
… in lieu of record on a civil appeal, as required by rule 5530 of this chapter, to a fee of two hundred fifty … jurisdiction (Family Court Act, §302.1) and, as a general rule, the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 2000-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … Esq., Town Attorney Town of Schroeppel 1 For purposes of this opinion, we assume the enabling act for the authority in … Authorities Law §§1096[16], 1154[18]). 2 For purposes of this opinion, we assume the proposed work exceeds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… aggregate increase of 11 percent in the City. Factors in this disparity between New York City and most other regions … amount of food to eat within the last seven days. This level has fluctuated some over the past two months, as … act together and help states and local governments weather this economic storm.” The State’s General Fund balance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… shortfalls. The State indicated that it would restore this funding if the federal government provided fiscal … visit our Public Authorities web page. Endnotes 1 This report includes data for transportation authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… Effective Dates PayServ 9.2 changes are effective at Go Live, scheduled for March 15, 2021. Affected Employees … terminated after January 1, 2015 will be converted at Go Live. All active 403(b) General Deductions (Deduction Codes … 403, 404, 412, 413, 414, and 432) will be converted at Go Live. ORP Changes Record and Navigation Change Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Metropolitan … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… should have been remitted to the town supervisor, a school district or refunded to taxpayers. Most of the unremitted … the deficiencies sooner. Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (Jefferson County) The clerk did not properly bill water and sewer charges. Auditors identified a total of $8,823 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits