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Opinion 90-26
… original resolution or adopt a supplemental resolution. We are in receipt of your letter in which you state that the … Finance Law provides, among other things, that if bonds are to be authorized for a specific object or purpose, the … is subject to referendum, the voters, therefore, are to be apprised of the estimated maximum amount to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… water quality and improving parks and waterfronts, are at an all-time high, but spending in future years is expected … of the next five fiscal years. Actual spending levels are at historic highs, as well. Still, increased reliance on … spending limits, reached a historic high in SFY 2016-17, at $302 million, as did actual spending, which totaled $195.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… eligible for CRF funding, including $2.7 billion in payroll for public health and public safety purposes. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… Voucher Audit Team. Bulkload agencies must send an email for all changes in voucher contacts to … and/or the agency’s finance office are responsible for ensuring the traveler’s expenses are appropriate, when … finance office should respond to the request. If requests for additional information, clarification, or documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1849
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 CSEA … Clothing Allowance of $58.00 to eligible employees who do not submit work-related clothing purchase receipts, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1849-2020-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2138
… Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees … Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Did not have a withholding recommendation approved by DOB. Promotion … field and the Approved Salary Rate field. Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2138-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1211
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees Eligible … Criteria Employees must be in Bargaining Unit 68, have a status of Active, Leave with Pay or leave of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1211-2012-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-payment-certainPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… receive a partial lump sum (PLS) payment at retirement. If you elect a PLS payment, your monthly benefit will be permanently reduced . For most members, you will receive your PLS along with your first pension … month. Eligibility To be eligible for the PLS payment, you must: Retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan; Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/partial-lump-sum-paymentPartial Lump Sum Payment – State Police Plan
… receive a partial lump sum (PLS) payment at retirement. If you elect a PLS payment, your monthly benefit will be permanently reduced . For most members, you will receive your PLS along with your first pension … month. Eligibility To be eligible for the PLS payment, you must: Retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan; Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/partial-lump-sum-paymentWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from drug companies,” … officials are working to fix the problems identified by my auditors to improve the rebate collection process. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement … DiNapoli said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our … and their beneficiaries.” The estimated average employer contribution rate for ERS will be lowered from 16.2% to 11.6% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 278
… events of September 11, 2001 Affected Employees Employees in Executive Agencies who are working overtime due to events … 11, 2001. The primary means of tracking expenditures in PAYSR is the Position Pool. Should agencies wish to track … Earns codes, they should report overtime using these codes in the needed instances. If the agency does not choose to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/278-tracking-expenditures-related-overtime-worked-due-events-september-11Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension, based … law. Once you are eligible, you automatically receive a COLA increase each September. How COLA is Determined The law requires COLA payments to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1822.1
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18221-april-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … behind Hawaii and Nevada. The State remained third, behind California and Texas, with total annualized personal income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020Opinion 90-12
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … copies of papers to be certified by an attorney, does not apply to court orders submitted to a county treasurer … of the court order to be certified by the clerk of court. You ask whether a county treasurer may pay out court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 89-14
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (collecting officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL … a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. You ask whether a tax collecting officer may request that … each person paying a tax... Subdivision (2) of section 986 states that the expense of mailing receipts shall be a charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Joint Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
As investors representing over $1 trillion in assets under management, we believe companies must do more to include people with disabilities in the workforce.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/disability-inclusion-investor-statement.pdfOpinion 99-15
… LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions … A village may not provide a partial real property tax exemption or reduction to village residents solely because … to the extent that the State Legislature has provided for exemption from taxation (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15