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Opinion 89-18
… from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to reimburse town assessor for wages lost from regular job … basic course of assessors' training) -- (authority to recover unauthorized payments) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, … of training required of assessors. A town is entitled to recover unauthorized payments made to an assessor as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18DiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city works through … and Debt From 2013 to 2023, Kingston’s available general fund balance grew substantially. By 2023, it stood at $12.3 … taking over ambulance services. In both 2024 and 2025, the city used part of its general fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingOpinion 93-32
… local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees for purposes of obtaining information relative to potential … 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these documents is subject to the Freedom of Information … the accounts and financial affairs of the municipality for the purpose of obtaining information relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 97-2
… to cover former school board members); (municipal cooperative health benefit plans) -- Self-Insurance (municipal cooperative health benefit plans) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (municipal cooperative health benefit plans) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 contracts for state … services at the Bronx Addiction Treatment Center. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $5 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,232 … million with 140-150 Grand Holdings LLC for office space in Westchester County. Gaming Commission $100 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Comptroller approved 2,037 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 billion and approved nearly 1.9 million payments worth nearly $13.2 billion. The office rejected 244 contracts and related transactions valued at $490.3 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Agencies Bulletin No. 1959
… reversed, or reissued will be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in April 2022. Outreach to employees with uncashed … for reporting purposes because the employee had use of the funds (constructive receipt). As a result, when an AC230 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1959-schedule-submitting-2021-year-end-returned-checksOpinion 96-20
… (abolishment in village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when abolishing village police department) VILLAGE BOARD … thereafter. Since section 8-800 states that the procedure for abolishing a police department applies to departments … that a police department formed under section 188-a is, for purposes of the abolishment provisions of section 8-800, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… for 1,325 towns and villages determined to be less reliant on AIM. At that time, the State established AIM-Related … of Ateres (Sullivan County) was incorporated as a village on March 5, 2024, after the creation of the AIM program, and … amounts in excess of $5 million that these cities would have received is to be reallocated proportionally to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1948
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2021 NYSCOPBA Increase to the 25 Year Longevity Step and provide instructions for … of New York and the NYSCOPBA, provides for an increase to the 25 Year Longevity Step for arbitration eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1948-october-2021-increase-25-year-longevity-step-arbitration-eligible-bu01Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… you can scan and attach it to our secure contact form or fax it to our Benefit Calculation and Disbursements Bureau at … or to apply for a disability retirement benefit, the fax number is 518-474-3091 or 518-408-3587. Documents for … your date of birth) can be faxed to 518-408-3766. If you fax or email your disability application, you must also mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… these investigations are important because they ensure the public’s trust in our not-for-profit and volunteer agencies.” … serve as a reminder that those who choose to abuse their public position will be brought to justice. Chris and Carl … a manipulative financial scheme and violated the public trust when they used their authority to steal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedPublic Welfare – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… limit on Family Assistance, children living apart from adult relatives and certain other individuals. SNA is largely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-welfareXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper invoice. Process and Transaction Preparation: A proper invoice is a written or … or services delivered or rendered*; Amount requested; and Purchase order (PO) number, if applicable, as provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
Special 20 and 25Year Plan for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Contributing Toward Your Retirement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-305
… the position pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All SUNY employee records will be affected, with the exception of … position pools. There should be no disruption to PayServ system availability during this time. OSC Payroll will … Questions Questions may be directed to the Payroll System Questions mailbox. Please include Payroll Bulletin No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-305-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… as treasurer, and took advantage of these positions to mislead and betray his department and community,” DiNapoli said. “Storrs allegedly stole funds meant to support the department and used them for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … and the funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 27, 2022. Agency Actions … Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money remitted to OUF and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… reimbursement of costs related to the administration of social services programs for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Department of Social Services (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3