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Opinion 90-52

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication … LAW, §35: Although the town clerk is required to record in the minutes of a town board meeting the name of each … information or actions of the town board to be recorded in the minutes (see, e.g. Town Law, §§133, 236, 264, 265; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52

Opinion 92-38

… a prior act provided no vested rights are impaired ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38

DiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms

… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Among the Findings: New York has several … other categories. New York provides tax benefits for farms, saving farmers an estimated $254 million in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farms

The North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales

… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the North Country: There were 3,612 farms in the North …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-country

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results

… quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 5.82% for the three-month period ending June 30, 2021, according to … first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 was 582 for the threemonth period ending June 30 2021 according to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-results

DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000

… “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert money meant to protect his community for his own financial benefit,” … for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police members along with our partners …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000

XI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity where the primary or exclusive responsibility of the State Contractor is to procure such goods or services for the State through a contract with a third party

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-state

2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates

The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdf

Federal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdf

Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response

To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdf

OSC 9 - Sealed Records Memo

This bill would expressly provide for certain sealed records to be made available to OSC’s officers and employees for purposes of conducting a duly authorized examination into the financial affairs of town and village justice courts.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-9-sealed-records-memo.pdf

Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (2023-F-39) (Response)

To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39-response.pdf

Election Form for 20 Year Retirement Plan Section 384-d (PF5117)

To elect membership under Section 384-d (if an employer has adopted it), which permits retirement after 20 years of creditable service, firefighters, police or officers of fire departments or police departments use form PF5117.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5117.pdf

Chautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft

… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theft