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Opinion 97-1
… the operation of the plan on an experience rating basis, charging participants, partially or totally, on the basis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Permanent COLA
… In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful effort to enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that permanently increases your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1902
… Payment: Active on the appropriate payment effective date; and In a BU02, BU03, BU04 seasonal hourly position; … but are not Active on the appropriate payment effective date, become eligible for the payment if they return to the … the Earnings Code LPS : Earnings Code: LPS Effective Date: 03/25/2021 (Deptid 49xxx) 04/01/2021 (Deptid 09180) Or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1902-april-2021-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Painters. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in the title of Painter and Supervisor Painter are affected. Background: A … and filed on February 14, 2022, between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the Local Union 1969, Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department ID 09180) or the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (Department ID 49xxx), and Has at least 1,500 hours in pay status as a … Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board > Payroll Manuals > Earnings Manual > Time Entry Payments > Overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesGreat Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… during our audit period, which had a combined acquisition value of $231,945, and determined that these items were … from the inventory list with a combined acquisition value of $560,075 that had been purchased prior to January 1, … whether three of the 50 items with a combined acquisition value of $3,605 were in the District’s possession, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… (Board) purchase equipment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and provide proper … Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in … initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… for state agencies and public authorities valued at $23.3 billion and approved over 4.6 million payments totaling … and more than 5,800 payments valued at more than $25.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for … Electrical Construction Management Inc. to provide a TV radio system for various buildings at the Green Haven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… private providers. “Special education programs fulfill a great need across New York, providing children with … 13 arrests and 11 guilty pleas as well as $18.6 million in court-ordered recoveries. DiNapoli’s investigators have also … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… $1.3 million with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services Inc. for registered nursing services. Department of … fire alarm systems to various OGS facilities at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.9 million with Massa … Health LLC to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior, and Student Employee Health plans. $35.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 97-19
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (fire district treasurer as officer and stockholder of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; … district treasurer who is an officer and stockholder of an insurance agency with which the fire district contracts has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 94-29
… publication] FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals on Family Court matters) -- Exemption From (when municipal attorney represents a presentment agency or an indigent … spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: The fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 2000-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding … engaged by the authority, the authority must solicit bids in accordance with Town Law §197 for the construction of the … categories of estimated construction work to be performed in the aggregate for districts in several towns. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Parts of the State The number of Temporary Assistance (TA) recipients statewide has continued to climb from the … of New York City (the rest-of-state) saw increases in TA recipients from March to July 2020. Overall, the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) serve more … Authority 882,899 5,550,000 11,000,000 $124,923,243 Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority 1,127,983 … the loss of parking, food and retail revenue at Buffalo Niagara and Niagara Falls International Airports due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (DOCCS) contracted with Securus and its subsidiary JPay Inc. (Provider) to provide access to tablets and kiosks at no … implemented. CVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil … prescription drug coverage under Empire Plan Medicare Rx. CVS Caremark, which contracted with Civil Service to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… (Deduction Codes 400, 403, 404, 412, 413, 414, and 432) will be converted at Go Live. ORP Changes Record and … (Deduction Codes 400, 403 404, 412, 413, 414, and 432 in v 9.1) will be converted to Savings Plans Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92CUNY Bulletin No. CU-589
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units CB, T8 and TC who meet the eligibility … York State Education Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible PSC represented … will be sorted by agency code, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP708 – Mass Increment Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-589-july-2017-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a limited number of taxpayers received their refund since 2021. Retaining the collections prevented the funds from … in a timely manner and audited, as required, prior to payment. Auditors reviewed 532 credit card charges totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-114
… Compensation under the DC 37 RRSU Medical Evaluation Program, the supplement will be recalculated by OSC when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-114-april-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-performance