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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the … submitting transactions via Automated Interface Effective Date(s) All Automated Interface transaction files submitted … a system assigned number. This conversion results in a change to the way the Automated Interface files will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyOpinion 92-50
… (preference to local bidder) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Commerce Clause (preference to local bidder) -- Equal … law would also raise constitutional questions under the Commerce, Privileges and Immunities and Equal Protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50DiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … of new growth in the western New York economy.” DiNapoli’s report examines employment, wages and labor force trends … Job Growth, 2009-2014 New York City 11.3% Western NY 1.5% Long Island 4.9% Central NY -0.1% Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… officials should immediately seek all available funding for infrastructure repair, make sure all inspections are … and effectiveness of the inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures; Promptly … of Transportation to cover inspection responsibilities for all state-owned canal system bridges, and adhere by its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million … having the largest share of the state’s population and economic activity, also has the most and highest … The Fund’s lending partnership with the New York Business Development Corp. (NYBDC) provides capital for small business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that are used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s … of Environmental Conservation (Department) is responsible for improving and protecting this vast network of water … billions of gallons of wastewater per day to purify it for reuse. During sewage overflow events, which may result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantOpinion 95-2
… AUTHORITIES -- Fees (exemption from cable television franchise fees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §52; EXECUTIVE LAW, … housing authority as a "pass through" to the customer of a franchise fee imposed upon the cable company by a city is not … of its cable television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city in which the cable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… who require certification or recertification by the Office of Court Administration (OCA). Overview Transactions such as … Also, paychecks for an employee whose Recertification Date has expired will not be released until the employee has … on the Job Data record and certification is required. When this occurs, information from the Job Data record will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsOpinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… (Board) and District officials properly manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2024 … school district’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between revenues and … School districts may retain a portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mSocial Media Use Policy
… OSC welcomes and encourages you to participate in the discussion on our social media sites. We encourage … you grant OSC permission to share or reproduce your post. In addition, by contributing to this site, you agree not to … compromise the safety or security of the public. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyOpinion 89-35
… of town moneys to temporarily invest moneys not needed for immediate expenditure. This is in reply to your inquiry … Further, certain of the powers and duties prescribed for the town supervisor under section 125 of the Town Law may … we note initially that, although many statutes provide for particular functions to be performed by the town's chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 2007-2
… in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of Elections (liability for expenses of); (authority to charge back expenses of); … the expenses of election inspectors and the expenses for repair and maintenance of voting machines are required or … 4-138 and 361-a, these sections do not establish a method for such expenses to be apportioned among jurisdictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas … this massive theft, which ripped off some of the neediest New Yorkers,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “With this … message is clear: No matter who you are, if you steal from New York charities that receive taxpayer dollars, you will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorOpinion 89-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (2017M-285)
… and approved by the Justices for the period January 1, 2016 through July 1, 2017. Background The Town of Brunswick is located in Rensselaer County. The Town is governed by an … were unaware of the bail account balance. There were 26 checks signed using a signature stamp rather than signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/04/town-brunswick-justice-court-2017m-285Village of Milford – Board Oversight (2018M-25)
… of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties for the period June 1, 2016 through October 16, 2017. Background The Village of Milford is located in the … Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $407,115. Key Findings Duties performed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-milford-board-oversight-2018m-25Mount Sinai Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-34)
… our audit period. It totaled $11.5 million at the end of 2016-17. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/mount-sinai-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District … $5 million. Key Findings Town officials could not provide a detailed project plan detailing the project scope, timetable or documentation to support the estimated costs. The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343