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Opinion 89-29
… Service property needed for construction of a village street. You state that the value of the two parcels is … viewed as serving the municipal purpose of facilitating street improvements (Village Law, §6-612). In light of this, … the subject parcel. If however, the property required for street construction could be directly acquired by purchase or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 97 - 12
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary as employee of … or to which he or she has appointment power (see 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-28, p 65). Further, General Municipal Law, … no violation of section 805-a as a result of the secretary's employment by the engineer, the town's code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… to $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021. The primary driver of this decline was lower transfer receipts due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed by Kernel Capital, was established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandOpinion 96-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … and tax stabilization reserve fund. Accordingly, since section 6-c requires that unexpended balances in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… in the PIT reflecting an estimated 26% decline in Wall Street bonuses, the volatility in the financial markets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 92-18
… and has enacted legislation which requires solid waste to be processed at the town's facilities may finance the … with a different fixed dollar fee for each category. You state that "the basis for the fee is that all improved … a benefit assessment to finance these facilities could not be imposed upon only improved properties. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key … City of Troy Budget Review B51615 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
Determine whether the Town of Java Town Tax Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… the highway fund. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board … did not satisfy the requirement to adopt a written procurement policy, where the Board would specify the number of written or verbal quotes or bids to be obtained for various dollar thresholds, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City and their major public … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… of Civil Service (Department) for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the Department for selected drug … $196,845 in rebates to which the Department was entitled due to errors in Express Scripts’ rebate process. Express … Department of Civil Service for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… The former executive director of Girls On The Run (GOTR) of Central NY was charged with allegedly … with these acts.” GOTR receives its funding from various school districts and donations. It provides programming aimed … rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an approved trip to Vegas, Weigel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1564.1
… to be paid workers’ compensation benefits Background Under IRS regulations, paid workers’ compensation benefits are not … compensation contribution refunds will be taxable for Federal, State and local withholding. Prior to processing the refund, OSC will submit a refund file to Nationwide, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15641-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesTown of Middlesex – Board Oversight – Code Enforcement Revenues (2026M-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Middlesex (Town) Town Board (Board) ensure that code … Period January 1, 2015 – December 12, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A town board is responsible for ensuring that … Did the Town of Middlesex Town Town Board Board ensure that code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/05/29/town-middlesex-board-oversight-code-enforcement-revenues-2026m-4Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… Tier 2 Members You don’t need to contribute toward your retirement. However, you can make voluntary annuity savings … percent. Voluntary contributions are taken after taxes. At retirement, the annuity you receive would be treated as … 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… accounts. The G5 drawdown page contains a “Last Day to Draw” field that is strictly enforced by the system. Since … from expending funds too close to the “Last Day to Draw” date. This prohibition is controlled by entering a … Control that is seven days prior to the “Last Day to Draw” date on G5.. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Pettit Rieman and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over … Pettit Rieman and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr for allegedly stealing over $116000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… the State Finance Law, State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected and/or known theft, loss, misuse or … are not limited to, the following: Unaccounted for cash in any amount, including inmate or patient cash; Unaccounted for … other physical assets in excess of $1,000 per occurrence; Any indications that fraud may have occurred or improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assets