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Opinion 2000-5
… FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys from the highway fund to) -- Highway Fund (transfer of moneys from to a snow … Law §104, must specify the following: (1) the amount of money necessary to be levied and collected for the repair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 2001-12
… to cover such employees (see letter from Robert Stone, Esq., Counsel to the State Education Department, to Allen … of the sponsor. December 31, 2001 Philip L. Bailey, Esq., Attorney at Law Penn Yan Public Library … Whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Opinion 2007-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to “other … no increase on or after August 2, 1999) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of police chief to … ranking subordinate in the village police department and is in a bargaining unit (the “next subordinate officer”), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Opinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-245
… April 2017 Retroactive Judicial Longevity Increase. See Payroll Bulletin UCS-239 for the April 2017 Judicial … Information All general deductions for employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be … and Finance, Division of Treasure, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . Checks issued to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactiveOpinion 95-28
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… fiscal footing. Making deposits to the rainy-day reserves on or ahead of schedule may help prevent disruptions in … on high-income taxpayers; these taxpayers typically have income from more volatile sources, such as capital … level of reserves would have a significant stabilizing effect on the state’s long-term finances, and would reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… still need to be addressed, including the growing need for affordable housing.” “I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting research that is invaluable to promoting … our past to ensure that we work towards the best future for our small businesses and residents,” said New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. … its revenue estimates. The Thruway should also provide better documentation and disclosure of the assumptions used … efficiency and transparency. In addition, savings from better coordination with other state agencies or authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionII.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… as May or June, the formal budget cycle begins when the State Budget Director issues a policy memorandum – the “call … to continue agency programs at current levels in the new fiscal year. In November, the State Budget Director … provided in the State Constitution, representatives of the Legislature also participate in the hearings. Pursuant to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningOpinion 88-27
… has terminated its paid fire department is still obligated to pay a village firefighter, who was disabled prior to termination of the department, his full salary under this statute unless there is a voluntary agreement to the contrary. You ask if a village which has terminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 88-24
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … the foregoing, it is clear that each claim submitted for reimbursement by the board member or her husband for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 88-79
… income earned by the village from the disposition of grant funds, including the repayment of principal and interest of … is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development activities eligible for … including villages, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-352
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in graded positions in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-352-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentOversight of Kendra’s Law
… (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered … in 2022. Implementation of AOT is a joint responsibility and collaboration among OMH, its five regional Field Offices, … serious significant events, such as weapons possession, sex offenses, domestic violence, and inability to locate an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 550
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … New York and the Public Employees Federation and provides for a general salary increase and an increase to certain … 1, 2005 General Salary Increase The legislation provides for a 2.75% Salary Increase for employees in graded and NS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/550-april-1-2005-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-publicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … fundraising revenues and activities – and disbursements for purchasing, claims processing and audit, credit card use, … totaling approximately $388,000 but could not account for 22 million gallons (41 percent) of the water it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1 percent applies to … the grantee is exempt, in which case the grantor must pay it. State RETT collections total about $1.1 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… “However, revenue that is higher than anticipated today does not always mean flush times tomorrow. We will monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Key Recommendations Management at Downstate Medical Center should: Establish and promote a control environment that sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pma