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Opinion 92-57

… to be imposed by the Village. The Prompt Payment Law does not apply to water or sewer rents due to a municipality from the State, 1 and does not prohibit the imposition of interest or penalties …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2388

… is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 CSEA ISU Uniform Maintenance Allowance and 2025 CSEA ISU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected … Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandum dated 10/15/2025 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2388-2025-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2025-uniform-maintenance

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2290

… on a daily basis in their performance of their job; and Does not receive a regular uniform service; and Has … OER memorandum for a list of eligible titles); and • Does not receive work related clothing; and • Has completed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2290-2024-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2024-uniform-maintenance

DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending

… , State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined New York City’s expanded efforts to address the rise in its unsheltered (street homeless) population. The report recommends the city … and which type (Safe Haven vs. stabilization). Report NYC Government Services: Services for the Unsheltered Related …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spending

DiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety

… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on building sites, according to an audit … accidents, injuries and fatalities. “Construction is key to New York City’s economy, but as the sector recovers … The New York City Department of Buildings DOB is not doing enough to protect construction workers on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safety

DiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget

… Transportation Authority, which has a history of poor debt practices. Limiting oversight by the State Comptroller … for the second half of the year, but at rates below 2023 levels. DOB projects economic growth nationwide to be … discretionary control. The Comptroller’s Reserve Reform proposal provides a disciplined, consistent approach …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budget

Opinion 89-50

… (drainage improvement on private property) TOWN LAW, §§64(11-a), 68; STATE CONSTITUTION, Art. VIII, §1: A town may … necessary to alleviate the drainage problem. Town Law, §64(11-a) authorizes a town board, by resolution, to construct … NYS2d 540; O'Brien v Mayor, Etc. of the City of New York , 25 Misc 219, 55 NYS 50, affd 40 App Div 331, 57 NYS 1039, 160 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1

… employee’s identification to ensure fraudulent activity does not occur. At a minimum, agencies must verify the … matches the last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the phone number does not match what the agency has on record for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-query

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-query

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-327

… 04/01/2021, 03/31/2022 and/or 03/30/2023 if a row does not already exist with the effective date and update the … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic … to the Social Security Administration (SSA). As PayServ does not include this information, OSC will be mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-327-april-2021-april-2022-and-april-2023-state-new-york-unified

Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees

… New York State law as it pertains to conflicts of interest, and your responsibilities when your public and … of the General Municipal Law, which details conflicts of interest and is required to be posted in each local … in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the phrase “conflict of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employees

Opinion 89-1

… time. Enclosed with your inquiry is a copy of the current contract between the town and its highway department … No. 79-214, supra ). In the present instance, while the contract between the town and its highway department … , supra , that where separation occurs without fault, a refusal to pay all unused time would constitute a taking of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1

Opinion 92-33

… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-215

… 88, CT, SA, SD, SG, SK and SN) and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … the two percent (2.00%) salary increase only. Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing The following Control-D … updated. Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-215-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salary

State Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan

… you must apply within 90 days of the discontinuance. For a disability not sustained in service, you must have at … of service credit earned in the Division of State Police. For this benefit, “service” is when you are: On the payroll; … If you have 20 years or more of service and are eligible for service retirement, your disability benefit will equal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-b

Real Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary

… parcels from the roll. A physical or quantity change does not result from the splitting or merging of parcels. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossary

Understanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board

… including Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP). It does not include payments made for Adjustments, Amortizations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-report

About Statement No. 68 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board

… The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for … you may need to follow GASB guidance and comply with GASB Statement No. 68. Consult with your accountant or an … by Employer—March 31, 2025 . For more information on Statement No. 68, visit the GASB website or read the Office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-68