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Opinion 88-45
… may be renewed, the notes, including all renewals, shall mature not later than the last day of the second fiscal year … than fifty per centum of the amount of such notes shall mature in the first fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in … levied or to be levied for the fiscal year in which they mature or out of other revenues of that fiscal year available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 97-1
… past liability in accordance with the local law providing for the experience rating, or the county's rules and … St Comp No. 79-732, unreported). A "public corporation" for this purpose includes: (a) municipal corporations (i.e., … valuation. In addition, a county may provide by local law for the operation of the plan on an experience rating basis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 2000-21
… -- Establishment of (joint fire district when village is within two towns) TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire … or towns and village or villages a joint fire district for the purposes hereinafter stated and in the manner hereinafter provided, provided all of the territory in such joint fire district shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 93-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (liability for … justice court and committed by order of the court to the custody of the county sheriff, a village transports the … charge. You ask whether the cost incurred by a village in transporting an individual from a village justice court to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in 2023 that remained below pre-pandemic levels. While Manhattan remained home to the largest share of city … businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough except Manhattan, with some neighborhoods seeing particularly … small business growth over the four years included Manhattan’s Harlem (19.4%) and the Bronx’s Wakefield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… to student, teacher or principal PII. 7 The training must cover the federal and State laws governing confidentiality of … opening an unknown email or attachment or how to maintain laptop security while traveling). The failure to provide IT … IT security training and maintaining IT security awareness does not have to be a formal, elaborate and expensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… by Agencies Recovery - Planned activities as approved by FEMA The Project Costing (PC) and Commitment Control (KK) … a disaster by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State Agencies, DHSES and FEMA determine what work needs to be accomplished and create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… and inspected and maintained the equipment to ensure they can be deployed when needed. Our audit covered the period … continue running. Coastal flooding caused by storm surge can cause severe corrosion of Transit’s infrastructure and … In addition, Transit developed several weather plans that can be activated for extreme weather-related conditions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable … of a wind farm in Western New York; ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews of ESG oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… company officials did not properly monitor fuel inventory for loss, waste or misuse. Officials did not accurately … 2,936 gallons of fuel, costing $7,603 were not accounted for. Officials also did not verify the accuracy of fuel … $1 million were omitted. In addition, bank reconciliations for accounts totaling approximately $51 million were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 89-65
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services … law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(b): A town … for additional legal services between the town and his or her law firm, if the town attorney has any of the powers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Opinion 90-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … by: excluding real property wholly exempt from county taxation; using the total assessed value of property … Whether the allocation of county sales tax revenue required by Tax Law 1262d should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… adequately fulfilled his fiscal responsibilities for the period January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $4.2 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2, 3 (Article 11) and 5 members are eligible for this benefit if your employer adopted it. Tier 6 members are only eligible for this benefit if your employer adopted it before April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… Employees represented by District Council 37, Local 1359 in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-89-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1490
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction Mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1490-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1546
… Employees represented by District Council 37, Local 1359 in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1546-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1502
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction Mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidentialUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-169
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance (Code 542) available to certain employees of the Unified Court System through Amalgamated Life Insurance Company. Affected Employees Unified Court … To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance Code 542 available to certain employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-169-new-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-life