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Opinion 88-2
… the assessment with penalties is levied with the annual tax (section 5-518[5]). It is our opinion that special … rolls, we note that section 1420 of the Real Property Tax Law, which pertains to the levy of village taxes, has no … to the levy of special assessments (see Real Property Tax Law, §102[20]). We also note that subdivision 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2GASB Statement 87, Leases
… Agency Guide GASB Statement 87 Lease Definitions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 89-6
… However, this statute does not expressly state who is to be the ultimate recipient of those funds. In Goodman v … treasurer, they rarely indicate the governmental body that is to receive title to them or for whose benefit they are to be applied. It seems clear that the ultimate recipient is the one to whom payment is to be made. Consequently, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… individually. Advantages: Control over the days and hours of collection improve safety, reduce noise, litter and … residents may resist the formation of special districts to deliver the services. • If the contract is funded by real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… in Control-D for 35 days and archived for 65 days. OSC Contacts For questions related to the following Earn Codes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… Purpose To provide instructions for submitting time entry … Immediately OSC Actions At agency discretion and subject to overall agency spending allotments, all M/C employees are eligible to receive non-cash merit awards of up to $75 in value during … To provide instructions for submitting time entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesOpinion 2012-1
… purchases of commodities by a town ( see e.g . 2006 Ops St Comp No. 2006-11, at 32). Unless an exception set … in contracts between the firm and the town ( see 2008 Ops St Comp No. 2008-2). The powers and duties of a board of … article 5, title 1-A, § 522 et seq .; compare e.g . 1992 Ops St Comp No. 92-43, at 109). Therefore, the board member's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 91-57
… the municipality ( cf . Local Finance Law, §165.00[a]), it is our opinion that the requirement to keep library moneys in … of the use, disposition, and expenditure of those moneys is vested in the library board of trustees even if the municipal treasurer is the custodian of library moneys. (Education Law, §§226[6], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid signs of a slowing economy. As the financial capital of the world, New York is particularly sensitive to economic downturns, which can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOpinion 92-35
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS … -- Powers and Duties (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §987: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35CUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … 12/01/2017 – 02/28/2023, a $1,500 general salary increase is authorized effective 04/01/2021. The CUNY Board of … board meeting. An Addendum to this MOA was signed on 02/26/2021, which changed the effective date of this increase to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State … coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make … and private plans. The state should also publicly account for any additional spending required to support elevated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planOpinion 89-65
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … provisions. Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65New York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… or operating expenses, monies in the Capital Reserve Fund, and any escrow funds. Beginning in 2004, certify on an … or its assignee from the Local Government Assistance Tax Fund. About the Corporation The New York Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacX.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… in the Statewide Vendor File. The Office of the State Comptroller requires agencies to obtain all necessary information for any individual or entity not already registered as a New York State Vendor … Process and Transaction Preparation: Agency staff should search the Statewide Vendor File to determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passing of CSEA's Danny Donohue
… on a fixed income, expansion of workplace protections and domestic partner rights, and so much more. “I send my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cseas-danny-donohueXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
The Office of the State Comptroller OSC will provide Business Units with certain Statewide Financial System SFS payment data upon the Business Units request
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerTravel Advisory No. 18
The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsCity of Gloversville – City Clerk (2019M-96)
… Did not deposit all fees intact and substituted checks and money orders for cash collections. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/12/11/city-gloversville-city-clerk-2019m-96Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Central Business Office Internal Controls (2015M-331)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the central business office’s … September 8, 2015. Background The Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association … Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Central Business Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/02/26/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-central-business-office