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Opinion 94-31
… et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a … collective bargaining agreement, for employees, annually, to receive cash in exchange for one week of vacation credit … the "Taylor Law"). It is well-established that, pursuant to this authority, an item may be included in a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today … in upstate New York rose by 0.3 percent compared to 2.2 percent in the downstate region and 1.9 percent … look reveals pockets of the state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyOpinion 90-16
… (member as consultant to health department) -- Contracts for (consulting services by member of board of health) … and employees (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). For purposes of Article 18, a "municipal officer or employee" … result of the contract (General Municipal Law, §800[3]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 89-19
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE … §61: A county department of social services is subject to pay the appellate filing fee in CPLR 8022, and is not an … whether a county department of social services is subject to the fees prescribed by section 8022 of Civil Practice Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … The City, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed $12 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 2219
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … in Bargaining Unit 05 on: 04/01/2024 are eligible to receive the 2023-2024 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance … in a Fire Protection Specialist title and was required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2219-2023-2024-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, … for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… helping New Yorkers save for higher education, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. He … on the tremendous growth of the plan and urged New Yorkers to sign up before the end of the year and take advantage of … "New York State introduced its College Savings Program to the public 20 years ago. That’s 20 years of helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… outlook is in a relatively stable position, but continues to have a structural budget deficit, with a cumulative … forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB), according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the … Budget Financial Plan. DiNapoli says action is needed to align projected state spending with revenues and address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) … Purchase Authorization or One-Time Purchase Order subject to OSC review (“OP” transaction) (see XI.3 Submission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, … families and individuals with a secure and practical way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their … The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli’s office also oversees New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key Findings … controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. We determined … do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to prevent or detect inappropriate changes to financial data, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required verification that the services took … been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required verification that the services took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development … and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are responsible for day-to-day operations. JCIDA funds its operations, in part, with … were not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agencys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency’s … affairs. Commerce Chenango, Inc. (Commerce) was hired to perform administrative services on behalf of CCIDA. The … day-today operations. CCIDA offers financial assistance to businesses; in return, many projects receiving CCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… Three major U.S. companies have agreed to fully disclose their political spending under agreements … for taking this step and encourage more companies to do the same. Public disclosure is always in the best … political spending, DiNapoli has made it a priority to engage the Fund's portfolio companies urging disclosure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the … adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicle2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdf