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Opinion 88-5
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … including retired elected officials. A town has power under an established health plan to reduce benefits for … is determined to be reasonable (see also 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 163). Obviously, any determination in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Opinion 89-12
… whether certain specifications were unduly restrictive, so as to unnecessarily narrow the field of prospective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Opinion 99-16
… custodian's own negligence or willful misconduct. 15 Opns St Comp 1959, p 37 is superseded to the extent it may be … this clause appears to be inconsistent with our 15 Opns St Comp, 1959, p 37. In that opinion, this Office concluded … Moreover, in a several opinions rendered after 15 Opns St Comp, 1959, p 37, this Office concluded that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16CUNY Bulletin No. CU-547
… CUNY (SS/Medicare Deficiency), will have a deduction rate of ten percent of gross pay applied. Existing FICA tax … independently. If an employee has a taxable earnings change that increases their FICA tax obligation, it is highly … obligations are solely the employee’s responsibility to address with the appropriate taxing authority. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-547-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-582-cuny-ssmedicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 1493
… NYS (SS/Medicare Deficiency) will have a deduction rate of ten percent of gross pay applied. Existing FICA tax … independently. If an employee has a taxable earnings change that increases their FICA tax obligation, it is highly … obligations are solely the employee’s responsibility to address with the appropriate taxing authority. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1493-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-502-nys-ssmedicare-deficiencyOpinion 2005-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Water Supply (service to … Law §198(3)(b) generally provides that a town board may permit any person or corporation owning real property outside … prescribed by the board. The town board may not permit such outside use if the use will reduce the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 2443.1
… Status: Clarifying information was added to Agency Actions explaining that all other payment … Bulletin 2443 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new process to report the accruals an employee charges which are counted … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new process to report the accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24431-newly-created-process-report-accruals-charged-when-employee-worksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1905
… to eligible employees based on the appropriate 2019 Salary Schedule (BUs 01 and 21), 2015 Salary Schedule (BUs 61 and 91) or 2014 … updated: Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1905-april-2021-security-performance-advancesDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island achieving nearly 25 percent of the statewide total. … gains, with the Capital District adding the most (23,900). Long Island led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time … could vary either way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… to local budgets. As we know, collections are dependent on consumer spending, and the impact of new federal tax changes … the recent increase in collections include improved consumer confidence and stronger, though still modest, wage … fuel collections increased for the first time since 2010. Consumer spending and retail sales conditions for the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… State tax collections through the first 10 months of the state’s fiscal year rose 1 percent from last year to $58.9 billion, but were $367.3 million below the state’s latest estimates because of lower than expected … State tax collections through the first 10 months of the states fiscal year rose 1 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… have also resulted in some large year-to-year fluctuations for some districts. For example, one district’s allowable levy limit was 21.7 … include: Property taxes are the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… office will continue to monitor for overpayments and abuse in the Medicaid system." The Medicaid program provides … transportation program statewide: LogistiCare Solutions LLC and Medical Answering Services LLC. These companies were reimbursed nearly $180 million over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-805
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the City University of New York instructions … Background: The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-805-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Code 59 (Report 2013-S-82 ). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, … and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and … an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Program apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants on … are vacancies, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order they appear on the waiting lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-852
… for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees: All employees of the City … are eligible to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. Background: The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-852-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-47
… Employees Association (CSEA), employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance shift. Effective Dates: The FY 2025-2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-47-fiscal-year-2025-2026-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenanceDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-45
… Employees Association (CSEA), employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance shift. Effective Dates: The FY 2024-2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-45-fiscal-year-2024-2025-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance