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DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… DiNapoli’s report notes that many local governments have cut programs and staff, diminished rainy day funds, deferred maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, … health service expenditures by $370 million, cities cut transportation spending by $33.3 million and towns cut …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 897
… for overtime payments. Affected Employees Certain seasonal hourly employees in the Department of Environmental … 2008 provide for $500.00 Longevity Payments for long-term seasonal employees who meet the eligibility criteria stated … Lag (49xxx) Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Seasonal Longevity Payments Employees who are Active in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/897-april-2009-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 976
… for overtime payments. Affected Employees Certain seasonal hourly employees in the Department of Environmental … 2008 provide for $500.00 Longevity Payments for long-term seasonal employees who meet the eligibility criteria stated … Lag (09180) Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria Seasonal Longevity Payments Employees who are Active in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/976-april-2010-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesOverview – Career Plan
… is usually your years of employment immediately before retirement. The calculation of your FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. … form of termination pay; Payments made in anticipation of retirement; Lump sum payment for deferred compensation; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/overviewOverview – New Career Plan
… credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages … months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 members, it is the average of your highest 60 consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/overviewOverview – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned … may apply. Regular salary; Overtime if earned in the period used in the FAS;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime earned for each year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/overviewOverview – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages … months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 members, it is the average of your highest 60 consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/overviewOverview – Police and Fire Plan
… salary; Overtime earned in the period used in the FAS;* Holiday pay; Noncompensatory overtime earned for each year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/overviewOpinion 88-74
… in the Vietnam War. You ask if, in our opinion, it is legal for municipalities to contribute to the monument fund. … Whether it is legal for municipalities to contribute to a monument fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Opinion 92-14
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- … the court. 5. By court order rendering a final judgement on the merits in favor of the owner. 6. By a court order of … should consult with the county attorney for advice on the degree of proof which would be acceptable. Whatever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Limitations – State Police Plan
… Your FAE calculation may be limited based on your tier. Earnings that exceed the limitation will not be included in your pension calculation. Tier 2 If the earnings in any year included in the FAE period … amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from your FAE. Tier 5 If the earnings in any year included in the FAE period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… which help older persons with functional impairments gain access to appropriate services, benefits, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. City … found CUNY officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial report. Of the nine prior audit recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the … Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Chateaugay – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Franklin County) Of the 224 granted exemptions reviewed (approximately … Etna Volunteer Fire Department – Procurement (Tompkins County) Department officials generally did not document their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Industrial Hemp (2018-S-32) The department’s program has rapidly expanded opportunities for industrial hemp production in the state. However, the department does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Requirements Report (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1) An audit issued in October 2020 found DEC had established procedures to help … facilities or verified whether events were reported in a timely manner. In a follow up, auditors found DEC made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been partially implemented. Department of Transportation (DOT): Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow Up) … audit report issued in December 2013 determined that DOT was not sufficiently monitoring whether the railroads … improve oversight. In a follow-up report, auditors found DOT has made progress in implementing the recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… across the state as fiscally stressed , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s office … each of the three years since he implemented the system, 21 were in stress in two out of three years and 35 for only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communities