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DiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate change work to protect and add value for the public workers that rely on it for retirement. The six-member Decarbonization Advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelOpinion 90-36
… of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date indicated on the check. The … agreed "that the same were not immediately to be presented for payment" (18 Hun, at 260) and the agent wrote in pencil … on the checks when they were severally to be presented for payment. In concluding that the action of the receiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 2009-2
… at 43; Office of the State Comptroller's Disapproval Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 2). 4 In setting forth … from other sources ( see e.g . Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 512, at 8 [noting that the … of Real Property Services) (Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Opinion 2009-2
… TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State Comptroller's permission for water improvement) WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- State … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Town Improvements (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q … property in the area of the town outside of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that … a willful misrepresentation, a penalty shall be imposed on the claimant. Key Findings We found NYDOL did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state … Data Regional/County-by-County Data Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for fines, fees … The investigation and audit found that Peck, who collected funds for the town of Alexandria and the village of … in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or by calling the Albany FBI Field … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees … We found that the selected employee was responsible for arranging travel for other College staff members, charging these travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York Stat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawDisposition of Farm Assets
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) appropriately disposed … budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of … the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, livestock and land. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… totaling almost $182 million in aid, including 29,610 Excelsior scholarships totaling $126.5 million. The New York … college in New York State. For eligible students, the Excelsior Scholarship Program covers any remaining tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1078
… Employees should monitor the plan website or newsletter for future announcements regarding this feature. Check/Advice … Deductions” heading sections of the check/advice statement for all employees who make a current year contribution to the … “Before Tax Deductions” or “After Tax Deductions” section for those employees who elect to make contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1078-nys-deferred-compensation-plan-after-tax-roth-contributionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… in the first quarter JanuaryMarch of 2025 an increase of 32 $180 million compared to the same quarter last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2140
… agency instructions for processing the 2023 Institution Teacher Summer Session Payments. Affected Employees: Teachers … regular position and/or in a title allocated to the same salary grade of his/her regular position. Effective Date(s): … where the employee performs his/her regular duties (see chart above). Then multiply this hourly rate by the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2140-procedures-processing-2023-summer-session-payments-institution-teachersOpinion 2010-2
… be the one that local officials believe will yield the best price or maximum financial benefits. You ask whether a … v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Davis v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere … 69 NY2d 613, 517 NYS2d 1028; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, affd 66 NY2d 980, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 91-46
… decision of the Court of Appeals in National Westminister Bank v New York , 76 NY2d 507, 561 NYS2d 541. In Opn No. … in 1952 to supersede the former law, provided even greater power in county governments over those essentially county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-200
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Judges who are paid … Pursuant to Article 7-B, Section 220 of the Judiciary Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges who serve only part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-200-2013-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOpinion 93-18
… Program (circumstances requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER … district in the town. The authority and procedures for establishing a service award program are set forth in … governing board shall establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of the fire departments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18