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Opinion 91-53
… TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional compensation for additional assigned duties); (additional compensation if … members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in … board member may be appointed deputy supervisor and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… smaller than projected one year ago. The city also expects a gap of $2.9 billion for FY 2019. The gaps are relatively … revenue. Moreover, the budgets for these years include a general reserve of $1 billion, which could be used to help … added $1.8 billion to the Retiree Health Benefits Trust, raising the balance in the trust to a record $3.3 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the … officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by statute to pay bills submitted by a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… click here: www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2016.pdf A video on DiNapoli's 2015 Wall Street report is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… $187,062 in excess tax credits being authorized to this company for 2012. In addition, 11 of the worksheets were for … investments and each indicated that ESD staff had reviewed company invoices to support investments made. However, ESD … 363 for no apparent reason. Another company subsequently closed operations after being authorized to receive $556,446 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… Central School District (District) officials procure time and materials contracts in a cost-efficient manner and provide oversight of awarded contracts? Audit Period July … periodically seek competition for certain goods and services which are anticipated by the district on an as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects … development agencies (IDAs) are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, … economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
New York Citys government workforce reached more than 300000 employees in June of 2024 the first yearoveryear increase since the COVID19 pandemic Still some city agencies remain understaffed resulting in critical services being impacted according to a new report released today by New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyOperational Advisory No. 34
… the SFS. When adding a new activity that is related to a Federal Customer Contract (Grant), a two-step process is … that project/activity combination to the corresponding Federal Customer Contract line using the Customer Contract section of the Project Guide to ensure accurate Federal billing in the SFS. The following SFS Job Aids can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractOpinion 92-12
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- … Funds , 114 AD2d 701, 494 NYS2d 667; see also General Accident Group v Frintzilas , 111 Misc 2d 306, 443 NYS2d 989; … Therefore, the meaning of the word "employment" depends on the context in which the word is used (see Southern , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 91-34
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… low- and moderate-income communities. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including community development efforts and community services, but the City uses the majority of funds for housing support. The … Budget Function Category FY 2025 FY 2026 Development $129.6 $43.6 Administration, Program 44.7 15.1 Preserv. – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Overall, local collections totaled $1.86 billion for the month, up $53 million year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. “Local sales tax growth in November was a bit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberOpinion 99-7
… multi-company fire department is not precluded from paying all or a part of its foreign fire insurance tax moneys to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public authorities during the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced … a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York state New York City and their major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… Purpose To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase. … Annual Salary Deduction Amount Under $5,000 $4.15 $5,000 to $9,999 $6.23 $10,000 to $12,999 $8.54 $13,000 to $15,999 $10.66 $16,000 to … To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… when the vendor is: required to be licensed, certified or registered to practice their profession or occupation within … Physicians, Certified Public Accountants, Architects, Registered Nurses and Dentists. The New York State Department … Athlete Agents Private Investigator Bail Enforcement Agent Real Estate Appraiser Barber Real Estate Broker Bedding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustCUNY Bulletin No. CU-560
… Must be Active in the ECP as of the date on which payment is made. Eligible employees may elect to exchange from one (1) to five (5) days of accrued leave. The payment is calculated on the employee’s annual salary (not including … Payment Information The ECP Vacation Exchange payment is pensionable but is not included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-560-2016-executive-compensation-plan-ecp-vacation-exchange