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Opinion 93-33

… entered as second-class matter outside the municipality) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice … 2004 notice in a publication which is not entered at the United States post office as second-class matter, we believe … such payment. A publication which is not entered at the United States post office as second-class matter does not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… by 4.5 percent and 5.1 percent in 2018. Notably, Central New York has seen a significant turnaround in its collections, … including one related to the taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-year

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021

… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021

Opinion 2009-1

… treasurer ( see 1983 Ops St Comp No. 83-129, at 163; cf . Public Officers Law § 3 [1]; Town Law § 175 [3]; compare … any person from being employed as a teacher by a school district if he or she is related by blood or marriage … 2 Further, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1

Opinion 2005-9

… of the component district, the above-quoted provision does not apply to the instant situation. We note, however, … of Education has interpreted the quoted language to mean that a member of a central high school board must be … decided, however, that, as a matter of law, an individual does not necessarily remain on the central high school …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9

DiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays

… far fewer straphangers during the pandemic and reduced overnight service, subways on-time performance (OTP) reached as high as 85% in 2021. As ridership and overnight service came back, delays have risen again. Last … 2020, partly as a result of reduced subway service due to overnight cleaning and ridership being decimated by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delays

State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017

… state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017

Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City

… Objectives To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama … low-cost financing tools that help maintain developments while also extending their affordability. As part of the … identified hazardous conditions during their own visits but often did not share their findings with the developments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell

Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices for the period … not only did the Board not budget for larger expenditures, but they also did not consider historical information while preparing the budget for the next year. These poor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304

State Agencies Bulletin No. 833

… negotiated agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation and Article 8, Section 131.6 of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/833-september-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-275

… April 1, 2019 for all eligible employees. Effective Date(s) The April 2018 Salary Increases will be paid using … and Unrepresented employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a graded position (Grade 501-538) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 560) Employees in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-275-april-2019-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salary

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-257

… April 1, 2018 for all eligible employees. Effective Date(s) The April 2018 Salary Increases will be paid using … and Unrepresented employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a graded position (Grade 501-538). Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 560). Employees in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-257-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salary

State Agencies Bulletin No. 840

… Step payment rules for demotions will be identical to Longevity Lump Sum payment rules as described in Payroll Bulletin No. 623 : …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/840-october-2008-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain-graded-and-ns

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-33

… Step payment rules for demotions will be identical to Longevity Lump Sum payment rules as described in Payroll Bulletin No. 623 : …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-33-october-2008-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain

Opinion 89-15

… liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, … Fire Company, Inc. , 141 AD2d 509, 529 NYS2d 132; Cook v City of Geneva , 127 Misc 2d 261, 485 NYS2d 497; Cuddy v Town …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15

DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections

… of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near future are … essentially unchanged at $2.9 billion and $2.4 billion. While these are relatively small as a share of city-fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collections

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-348

… Increases will be paid using the following effective date and check date: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment … and Unrepresented employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in a graded position (Grade 508-536). Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 560). Employees in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-348-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salary

Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs

… workforce size may impact potential costs. For example, a school district facing an upcoming fiscal crisis and possible … the reimbursement method, note that local governments and school districts must generally submit a written request to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costs