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Opinion 96-20
… 1970 by a resolution of the village board adopted pursuant to former Village Law, §188-a may be abolished pursuant to … Law, §8-800 by local law subject to permissive referendum. Notification of the abolishment of the police department must … Law, §8-800 by local law subject to permissive referendum. Notification of the abolishment of the police department must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… former clerk to justice.” Barnes was initially arrested on Sept. 30 and released on her own recognizance. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfRensselaer County – Public Health Department Receipts (2013M-18)
… were adequately accounted for and remitted to Finance in a timely manner. Although an Accounting Supervisor was … cash collection process to be sure sufficient controls are in place to ensure all receipts are properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/26/rensselaer-county-public-health-department-receipts-2013m-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… W-2. It should be used in addition to the original Form W-2. When requesting a Form W-2c, an agency must explain why a correction is … (pdf) attachment. The IRS does not require a corrected Form W-2 for an address change. There is a blackout period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… are changes to the AIM program. The 2019-20 Enacted State Budget eliminated aid for 1,325 towns and villages determined … and AIM-Related payments: Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2020 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the … Payment Months by Municipality [xlsx] (last updated July 2025) "Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Emmons had previously attempted to start a go-kart track business on his own property, but in February 2016 he … informed auditors that go-kart track operations would be shut down permanently. Chris Emmons was charged with grand larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Applying for Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsOpinion 98-7
… (replacement of fire chiefs' cars); (acquisition of traffic signal control system) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus … (replacement of chiefs' cars and acquisition of traffic signal control system) -- Powers and Duties (acquisition of chiefs' cars and traffic signal control system) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… facing DOE include: Asylum Seeker and Migrant Student Enrollment : The city estimates that approximately 30,000 … price escalation. Maintenance Issues : NYCHA’s backlog of open repair requests is significant and has grown in recent years, with 604,645 open work orders as of June 2023. NYCHA attributes a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesDiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… convicted today in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the … was convicted in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemePublic 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-welfareCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… Did the Oneida County County Clerk Clerk properly collect and deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Opinion 2000-1
… of City of New York , 182 Misc 654, 45 NYS 2d 230; but see Hunt v Hamilton County , 235 AD2d 758, 652 NYS2d 402 [grand … to provide a defense pursuant to section 18 (see, e.g., Hunt , supra ; Matter of Polak v City of Schenectady , 181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-721
… Note: Continuing Ed Teacher (CET) service does not count toward the eligibility determination for these titles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-721-2021-professional-staff-congress-psc-2-general-salaryCUNY Bulletin No. CU-207
… performed. The payment is processed through the Payroll System to facilitate crediting retirement service. Work may be performed in any facility, but must be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full - time basis and must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-207-grant-payments-summer-researchOpinion 2009-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… a written or electronic request for payment submitted by the vendor that must contain the following information: … does not contain the above information, agencies must reject the invoice. Moreover, it is a best practice to notify … Other Information: While it is a best practice to reject an invoice within one day of identifying it as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceSUNY Bulletin No. SU-305
… lapse on 06/30/2021 are outlined in Payroll Bulletin No. 1912). Agency Actions Agencies must review the below list of … on 06/30/2021. Agencies should review Payroll Bulletin No. 1912 for a list of chartfield strings due to lapse on …
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
… Attorney Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and … for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State Police and DA Callanan, Storrs will be brought to justice.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… also be subject to a tax penalty. Please read the election form carefully before submitting and speak to a tax advisor … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the … unless your plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years.* In that case, you won’t contribute after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirement