Search

Oversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints

… and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and procedures and the … Human Rights Law (HRL). The HRL prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source of income, … protected classes. The HRL also prohibits discrimination in leasing and sales, including in advertisements and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaints

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results

This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdf

Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022

Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdf

Opinion 88-26

… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a): A town may issue obligations to finance the construction … interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether a town may construct a building for State … the town expires. Also, you do not indicate whether any rent is to be paid by the State Police, and if so, whether it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-708

… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY retroactive pay rate increases for … High Pressure Plant Tenders and to provide instructions on entering Shift Differential retroactive adjustments and … Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-708-cuny-retroactive-pay-rate-increases-high-pressure-plant

Opinion 2003-3

… Award Programs (maximum benefit under defined benefit plan) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§217, 219: The maximum benefit that may be provided under a defined benefit plan service award program cannot exceed a monthly payment … A fire district may not establish a defined benefit plan service award program that provides a service award …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3

XII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures

… a Business Unit receives a paper invoice from a vendor for goods or services provided based on a purchase order, the … in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information … the quantities and prices are correct and appropriate for payment. Business Units must reference the purchase order …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-order

Opinion 98-12

… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … all funds raised or collected by the authorities in a city for school purposes or to be used by the board of education … that the school fund is a "fund" of the city within the meaning of section 9-a. Ordinarily moneys in a city's general …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12

Opinion 95-3

… levy the same tax) TAX LAW, §§ 1105(b), 1210(a),(b), (c), 1223, 1224(b), (k), 1262(a), (c), (d): In the absence of … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination … 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3

Calculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting

… In the simplest of terms, to calculate the number of days … of hours worked during the report period ÷ Number of hours in the SWD = Number of days worked to be reported The … personal leave, bereavement leave, holidays or time off in lieu of payment for overtime. If a member has reportable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-worked

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… After Five Months, Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and … decline of 648,000 jobs, nearly 14 percent of its February total. Figures for the Orange-Rockland-Westchester MSA also … by Metropolitan Statistical Area September 2020 Total Jobs Change from February Number Percentage …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-575

… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to a memorandum dated 08/04/16 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. … adjust the earnings correctly. Increases for employees who have had check reversals or exchanges, may not be processed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staff

DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year

… at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, … at 2 the same as last year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-year

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address

… new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for … 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan released in October indicated the … a new year and legislative session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-address

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice

… at risk,” DiNapoli said. “Israel remains an attractive place to invest and we look forward to finding new … worlds: the superior economic management of a developed market, but with emerging market growth characteristics. Despite the numerous …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice

Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8

City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)

… [ read complete report – pdf ] [ read complete 2021 report – pdf ] Purpose of … review was to assess the City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our … Based on our limited procedures, the City has not made progress implementing corrective action, as none of the 12 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-f