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Opinion 2006-5
… MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §23(2)(e): A town board may reduce the salary of an elected town officer, other than a … salaries of town officers and employees, may reasonably reduce the salary of an elected officer during a term of … to a mandatory referendum. That provision, on its face, does not require the adoption of a local law, but rather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Opinion 92-52
… COOPERATION -- Municipal Funds (joint investments with public authorities) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (joint investment with public authorities) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, … agreement for the joint investment of its funds with the funds of other public authorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Department of Environmental Conservation $2 million with Continental Construction LLC to construct a new … for hikers. Department of Financial Services $18.8 million with 99 Washington LLC & One Commerce Plaza to lease office … in Albany County. Office of General Services $2.4 million with RJ Green Construction Corp. to replace roofs and repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Approved Department of Civil Service $385.2 million with Anthem Healthchoice Assurance Inc. to provide … Department of Environmental Conservation $12.8 million with U.S. Department of Geological Survey for several groundwater related projects. $1.8 million with Benchemark Printing Inc. for printing of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state … at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Board of Elections $3.9 million with Gaming Laboratories … Inc. for intrusion detection system software. Office of General Services $1.1 million with NEPV LLC to overhaul …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 88-6
… contributions by participating employees. The agreement with the bank provides that the town will pay all fees under … bargaining. A town may adopt local laws, not inconsistent with any general law or the constitution, relating to the … a local law authorizing such a plan would be inconsistent with the provisions of section 113(a) prohibiting local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… school districts in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Clark County (Las Vegas) have allotted from 0.4% to 17.1% of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852.1
… gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … through October 31, 2020 as income on the employee’s 2020 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P ersonal E mployer V … the deadline established below. Agencies must review the form to determine if it is acceptable and in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18521-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… disabled (disability retirement benefits); Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a … be divided between you and your ex-spouse. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you … of the State Comptroller. Giving your employer the form does not mean that you have “filed with the Comptroller.” As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 1924
… to receive the April 2020 M/C Salary Increase: Employees with a Comp Rate Code of HRY (Grade 600 or 800)* Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1924-april-2020-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-2-salary-increaseSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that did not meet their goals but did not do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for agencies to use POs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-usePatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Free School, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer services. Charged sewer district (District) users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… to: Compare reported job creation and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that … that information to the Board. TCIDA officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalCampbell-Savona Central School District - Budget Review (B2-15-10)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-15-10Town of Thurman – Capital Projects (2016M-431)
… to examine the Town’s management of its capital projects for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.6 million. Key Findings The … Board's failure to establish an adequate financial plan for the two projects contributed to the need to advance funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-capital-projects-2016m-431Employer Education Seminars
… The work you do with NYSLRS is essential in making sure members get the … receive an email from our Employer Education team (check with your Contact or Security Administrator if you are unsure … training seminars for benefit and reporting staff who work with NYSLRS as well as preretirement presentations for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminarsDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before … becomes effective. Waiving the waiting period after filing for service retirement benefits ensures their families will get the benefits that were intended for them. My thanks to Governor Cuomo for acting on my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… the life of the appropriation is from April 1st – March 31st of the fiscal year plus the carryover period. The … CUNY state operations appropriations is from July 1st to June 30th of the fiscal year plus the carryover period. … Section 40 there are four lapse dates in each fiscal year: June 30, September 15, September 30 and March 31. When a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overview