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Capital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes … 2012 through December 23, 2015. Background The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, … North Country: the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge (Bridge); the Ogdensburg International Airport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to people who become unemployed through no fault of their … and potential charges. You’ll have an opportunity to comment and specify the circumstances that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-132
… paid during the claims period are reimbursable. Each judge will automatically receive the three allowances (a maximum total of $2,500) unless a judge opts out of one or more of the allowances. Allowances … 31, 2007 and are prorated for part-time judges. Each judge will automatically receive reimbursement for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-132-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New … of 20 districts (90%) either did not offer mental health training or provided training that lacked some or all the … school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 202021 school year by Sept 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG … annually in FY 2024, and reach nearly $5 billion in FY 2026, raising the potential budget gap in that year to over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… P. DiNapoli today issued an advisory opinion finding that the city could lawfully issue bonds in connection with … to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New York's children and needs to be immediately addressed. Our legal opinion is that the City of Troy’s proposed bond issuance to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP provides food benefits to … Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024. SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is instrumental in the fight against … SNAP is overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). Eligibility and benefits are based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 PSC $1,500 General Salary Increase for employees in the … not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Annual PSC employees in Bargaining Units CB, PC or T8 who meet the … to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CUNY and PSC for the Term of 12/01/2017 – 02/28/2023, a $1,500 general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… resort. The enacted state budget provided $33 billion to help close gaps in the MTA’s $68.4 billion 2025-2029 capital … As the MTA’s use of capital lockbox debt grows, it will help stabilize non-lockbox debt and protect the MTA’s … issue nearly $23 billion in debt outside of the lockbox to help fund both the 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 capital programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… including Warren County, the towns of Queensbury and Bolton and the village of Lake George, and was created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeEligibility Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/eligibility-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… the distribution or signing of blank checks; and Seek reimbursement of the missing funds. In response, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftAbout the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What is an “appointed official?” Should elected or appointed officials, who are not … Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution? My part-time official works 4 hours a day. Is there a minimum standard … attorneys and town officials? What is an “appointed official?” For the purposes of the regulation, an “appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationOpinion 90-38
… buildings are occupied and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has been designated and posted for this year as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to … or commercial buildings dependent upon such highways for access" (Highway Law, §205-a[2]). Subdivision 4 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsPerformance Incentive Program
… its employees for meeting performance goals. A series of legal opinions and directives issued by various State … 2011-12 through 2013-14, the Authority distributed a total of $1.8 million in awards. Key Findings The Program, by design, directed the bulk of incentive awards to upper management. Upper management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent to which Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) implemented the recommendations in … the Program. The Corporation’s mission is to further community development through the construction, development, … that scored lower than others based on criteria such as community impact/revitalization, financial leveraging, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… to inherent danger by virtue of unavoidable proximity to live vehicular traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State Office of General Services contract pricing … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Contract Submission System (CSS)
… Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-css