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Opinion 92-3
… interest in the engineer's contracts with the town if the loan is determined to be a direct or indirect pecuniary … to approve the engineer's vouchers, as long as the loan is outstanding. You ask whether the chairman of a town … receiving any gift having a value of $75 or more, in the form of, inter alia , a loan, under circumstances in which it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-25
… paid for regular work or services (see Phaneuf v City of Plattsburgh , 84 Misc 2d 70, 376 NYS2d 781, affd 50 AD2d 614, … v Lupton , 282 App Div 1008, 125 NYS2d 672, affd 307 NY 770; Drahos v Village of Johnson City , 80 AD2d 106, 438 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Opinion 88-42
… to refund such moneys to the county for the benefit of the municipality entitled thereto. A county may recoup an excess … In Opn No. 79-131, we expressed the view that one municipality should not be permitted to receive a windfall at … a county which has overpaid sales tax revenues to a municipality is entitled to collect the overpayment by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 99-15
… provided for exemption from taxation (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-106, p 107; 1980 Opns St Comp, No. 80-334, p 98). The proposed reduction in real … tax exemption to these properties (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-208, p 221; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-147, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Seaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… July 01, 2021 – May 31, 2023. We extended the audit period to July 17, 2023 to review the District’s most recent inventory list. … from furniture, vehicles, equipment and machinery to buildings and land. School districts (districts) also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at portfolio companies, including filing shareholder proposals at Tesla … DEI initiatives are under attack, and reports that some companies are scaling back DEI efforts. “Investors looking at … and inclusion are concerned with how their portfolio companies treat individuals and tackle some of their most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The COVID-19 … with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of … in 2020,” DiNapoli said. “While patterns shifted closer to pre-pandemic trends in 2021, net out-migration rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” The Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The … today announced his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $291.4 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $291.4 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year … York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2914 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year 202526 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-291-point-4-billion-end-second-quarterIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… financial assistance to (or on behalf of) individuals, annuities {Blind Veterans, Gold Star}, and unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $246.3 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $246.3 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year … York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2463 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year 202324 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-246-point-3-billion-end-second-quarterPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of their retirement benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced … monthly pension benefit. They must also elect a pension payment option for the payment of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementXIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Travel and Expense module include travel expenses, claims for damages, and other employee reimbursements. Some … website for more detailed information as needed. Business Units may use the Travel and Expense module directly … etc.). If Finance Office personnel are unsure about how to apply this guidance to a specific travel event, they should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overviewXIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… POLICIES This section provides Agencies with guidance on how to process a refund owed to the State by an employee. Situations where … This section provides Agencies with guidance on how to process a refund owed to the State by an employee using the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her … Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S Robertson 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type … Internal Service Funds Operating revnues: Charges for services $11,329,883 $1,340,261 $12,670,144 $15,256,164 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsManagement of Energy Consumption
… With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From Renewable Sources (2008-S-74) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (2009-S-56). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on September 9, … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings OGS officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Finding The Authority does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0