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Opinion 88-50
… 184 we concluded that "metalizing" the interior of a water system standpipe also constitutes a "repair", rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Opinion 88-6
… and a local bank constitutes a local retirement system for purposes of section 113(a) of the Retirement and Social … municipalities from establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, … Initially, we note that there is no statutory authority for a town, by resolution, to establish the type of plan at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate position having that responsibility. The following … for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … for September at this time. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $3.68 … upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… increase in jobs and businesses, respectively, led by the health care and social assistance sector. While the area lost … community, every local business, and all the dedicated organizations that have played a pivotal role in this … concerns on crime, affordable housing, physical and mental health care, and quality of life. DiNapoli encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line … Retirement System (ERS) getting a slight decrease and the Police and Fire Retirement System's (PFRS) rate unchanged, … their future budgets," DiNapoli said. "New York State's pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… financial statements, eight entities have received the highest designation of “significant fiscal stress.” This … Fourteen communities have been listed in the second highest category of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes: … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed … and appointed officials paid on a per diem basis often work an inconsistent number of days from pay period to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionOpinion 93-5
… New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf v City of New York , 49 Hun 607, 1 NYS 873; Consolidated Edison Company of New York v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 2001-7
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years, had they been … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years had they been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Opinion 2000-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … which operates under a charter granted by the State Board of Regents and is open to the public without … St Comp, 1961, p 252; cf. Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). There is no express or implied authority for a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … a NYSLRS member is divorced, a court may determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly … when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderOpinion 88-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Required Documentation
… online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes copies of: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… Ramapo, Pierrepont, Coeymans, Cherry Valley and Parish. Eleven communities have been listed in the second highest … entities moved into a fiscal stress category in 2014; Eleven calendar year entities moved out of fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesState Police Bulletin No. SP-213
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 2020 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/09/2020. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-213-2020-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-223
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 2021 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/08/2021. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-223-2021-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck distribution and release … and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on Monday, April 11, 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecks