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Retirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… new employees into PFRS when their employment begins. This plan (Section 381-b of New York State Retirement and Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 882
… Purpose To provide agencies with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected … Laws of 2008 which amends Civil Service Law, Section 131.5 and the N/S to Grade side letter to the 2007-2011 PEF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/882-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-public-employeesOpinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Opinion 94-13
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … municipality has the burden proof (see Legg v Fitzmaurice, 112 Misc 2d 283, 446 NYS2d 961; Kieper v Fitzgibbons, 91 Misc … of Lackawanna, 76 NY2d 900, 561 NYS2d 908, in which the Court of Appeals declined to determine whether a hearing is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 99-16
… and a bank that will act as the custodian of the collateral pledged by the depository bank as security for the … Municipal Law, §10[3][a]). If the securities pledged as collateral are not registered or inscribed in the name of the … to secure the local government's interest in the collateral. In addition, subdivision 3 states that "[s]uch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16VII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP Adjustment Voucher. New York State … is the primary source of information. The original voucher ID must be entered in the “Related Voucher” field in the AP … original vouchers is permissible only if the same Vendor ID was used on all the original vouchers. In this case only, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewDiNapoli: Western Regional OTB Must Strengthen Financial Operations and Oversight
… estimation errors. The audit found WROTB’s failure to take action to address the declining handle, the total amount wagered on horse races and other gaming activities, adjust to changes in the gambling industry, and control costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-western-regional-otb-must-strengthen-financial-operations-and-oversightDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… this fiscal year to 3.4 percent next fiscal year. By March 31, 2017, the General Fund balance is projected to be … statutory debt limit will drop to $189 million as of March 31, 2020 in the Updated Financial Plan. State-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1305
… a Bargaining Unit other than 02, 03, 04, 47, 01, 21, 31, 61 or 91 or has a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence, … while in Bargaining Unit 02, 03, 04, 47, 01, 21, 31, 61 or 91. Annual Employees The April 2014 Retention payment … Unit is not equal to 02, 03, 04, 47, 01, 21, 31, 61 or 91), the retention payment cannot be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1305-april-2014-retention-paymentDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 125 member firms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state leaders to … the statutory reserves would total $19.5 billion, which is 17% of projected General Fund disbursements in SFY … by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to … full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of Corrupting the Government, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 2006-3
… franchise agreement with a cable television company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are … franchise agreement with a cable television company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are … the granting of a franchise to a cable television company is in the nature of a part-town activity, the franchise fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 93-25
… the opinion that the word "street" as used in this context is intended to relate to public streets (1975 Opns St Comp … St Comp, 1956, p 59; 7 Opns St Comp, 1951, p 285). There is no similar statutory authority for a village to light … dsmd 69 NY2d 822, 513 NYS2d 1027). Therefore, the village is not authorized to continue to provide, at village expense, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Opinion 93-2
… election. You state that the proposition in question is being submitted to the voters on the village board's own … §9-912[1],[2][e]). The term "regular village election" is not defined in the Election Law. The Election Law, … for village officers (Election Law, §15-102[1]). It is evident from the legislative history that the term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two … of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system that allows customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Date Annual Addl Earnings: $3,649 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Bargaining Unit 21 Earnings Code: LOC Effective Date: … Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,827 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… increasing the planned budget gap to about $8.9 billion in FY 2025 and $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting … which would enhance the city’s fiscal discipline and best prepare it for the uncertainties that lay ahead. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 million) and … has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, the account is canceled and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesOpinion 88-70
… REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of water) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(2), (7); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL … §34.00: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on whether to fluoridate city water or whether to improve the city water or sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70