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Opinion 92-42
… LAW, §64(2-a): A town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot pursuant to which the town would lease … a proper town purpose and the value of the services to the owner, plus any other consideration provided by the town, is … ask whether a town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 92-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of users, subject to equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art 1, §11; AA & M Carting v Town of Hempstead , … offset the cost of governmental functions generally is a tax (see Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 93-3
… Services (physician) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 104-b: A fire district is not required to advertise for … Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law … including professional services (General Municipal Law, §104-b). At a minimum, these policies and procedures must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3XII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have … voucher. However, Business Units must retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller … Finance Law Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… *** Fringe Benefit Escrow Account 10550 Tobacco Revenue Guarantee Fund 20400-20401 Child Performer’s … Industries Revolving Account 60050-60084 School Capital Facilities Financing Reserve Fund 60200-60203 … Winter Sports Education Trust Fund 21850-21851 Arts Capital Grant Fund 22500-22501 Court Facilities Incentive Aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrCVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the … Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to about … remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. … as far back as the 1940s. Money returned in Queens on Saturday: Insurance Brokerage (located at 4110 Main St.) had … DiNapoli visited local small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingIncarcerated and Death Matches
… charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants during the period … claimants who were either incarcerated or deceased. Based on the match results and our observations of the payment … charges the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF made on beh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing … April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. About the Program The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of … by a physician with a history of negligence unknown to the patient. Pursuant to the Act’s amendments to the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesInvestment Standards
… (Glick/Mannion) – Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition savings program and the New York achieving a better life experience (ABLE) … Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in … The purpose of our audit was to review the Centers financial activity and to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Town of Boonville – Claims Auditing and Conflict of Interest (2014M-373)
… deliberate and thorough audits are conducted and that each claim approved is properly supported by original invoices, … is approved by the officer whose action gave rise to the claim. Ensure that all officials and employees are familiar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-boonville-claims-auditing-and-conflict-interest-2014m-373Town of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Towns records and reports for the period Januar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems: Artificial … help seniors combat social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to … Thomas P DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence AI systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling dated … contributions made by PFRS members in Tier 3, 5 and 6 be deducted from their earnings before the calculation of … 1, 2013, the mandatory contributions made by Tier 3, 5 and 6 PFRS members will be tax deferred for Federal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-531
… to recover Medicare and Social Security tax deficiencies for City University of New York (CUNY) employees. Affected … when applicable. Agency update access is not available for this deduction. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. … to recover Medicare and Social Security tax deficiencies for City University of New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-531-new-deduction-codes-580-city-university-new-york-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… Purpose To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes, TF8 - SS Refund … October 24, 2003, a new procedure was implemented to process tax refunds through the payroll system (refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 434 ). In order to ensure that … To notify Agencies of two new Earnings Codes TF8 SS Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-738
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a political action fund to be offered to employees represented by IUOE, Local 30. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-738-new-deduction-code-international-union-operating-engineersNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… special time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas we should also reflect on the fact that we have so … thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health … fortunate. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOpinion 91-16
… -- Fees (not based on agate measurement for publication of notice of unredeemed land) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Redemption (publication of notice of unredeemed lands) -- Tax Sale (cost of publication of notice) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8007; PUBLIC OFFICERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16