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Opinion 92-51
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL … statutes did not permit reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of spouses. Opn No. 79-574, supra , still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Opinion 97-14
… FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise … to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You ask … fire department to pay the cost of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Opinion 97-24
… that "active volunteer firefighters" who meet certain age and length of service requirements may participate in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Henrietta Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-71)
… Did the Henrietta Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June … discrepancies. The Company is governed by its articles of incorporation, bylaws and nine-member Board what is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/05/henrietta-fire-company-inc-board-oversight-2025m-71DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… a few dozen employees to a global force with more than 300 employees worldwide. Additionally, 75 percent of Fortune …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundCUNY Bulletin No. CU-844
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 increases to Arms Differential, … Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability to locate the … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-844-cuny-2025-increases-assignment-differentials-eligibleDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. … to steal money that was meant to benefit people in need. I commend everyone who worked on this case – our members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably … and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full year of data available, IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… and Kaiza’s alleged Medicaid fraud tried to undermine the integrity of a vital program,” DiNapoli said. “It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … 09, 2024. Agency Actions: The following Control-D report is available for agency use: NPAY738 - Employees Exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-332
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-332-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following audits were issued: Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Cortland County) The … board and supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an … In addition, the board could improve its annual audit of the supervisor’s records and reports. Town of Greig – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration The COVID-19 … pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt … exemption for tax year 2023. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires form IT-2104-E (Certificate … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… unemployment is currently 5.6% in New York City, and 3.4% in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen … and the country. Young men in the city remain the only age and gender group to continue experiencing a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentScarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… funds are managed with accountability, transparency and integrity. This critical function can help maintain public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. … and prosecute cases that violate the trust of the public. I would like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office and the … the department in 2003, Groves held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and one for the repayment to the state. Contract Prefix Repayment agreement New York State Contract IDs must begin with an “F” prefix and … Numbering for additional information.) Process and Transaction Preparation: Repayment agreements are created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that meet the agency’s form, function and utility, where required. • The Method of Award was an Invitation for … a protest has passed. EXCEPTIONS AND OTHER NOTES Contracts where the bidder, who otherwise would have been the lowest … supporting documentation, including a questionnaire, where applicable Evidence of current NYS Worker’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipment