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Opinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers … things, specifying one or more convenient places where taxes will be received). However, this Office has stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 88-26
… AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, … may issue obligations to finance the construction of a building for use by the State Police on land owned by the … so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System or the New York State and Local Polic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … contracts with public and private entities in its mission to: prevent homelessness when possible; provide temporary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2095
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees Members of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2095-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-760
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-760-district-council-37-dc37-local-1087-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-754
… Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated January 26, 2023. OSC Actions: At the request of DC37, Local 983, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-754-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseOpinion 89-57
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village … town board may authorize the superintendent of highways to utilize town highway equipment and personnel to repair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57State Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees: Members of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-781
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM. Affected Employees: Employees … of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and the local union, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… was identified, COVID-19 infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control … Task Force, including former health commissioner Howard Zucker. … To determine the extent of implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… determine the extent to which improper enrollments may have caused Medicaid overpayments. Consequently, readers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after October 1991 was also subject to this accessibility … The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and … The audit covered the period from June 24, 2019 to March 12, 2020. Specifically, the audit found that PANYNJ complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… of sexual harassment claims. $57,000 lease with 1010 Suffolk Avenue Corp. for 1010 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, Suffolk County. Department of Environmental Conservation – Oil Spill … $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Space (Report 2019-S-1 ). About the Program The Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating redundancies and implementing cost-savings measures. As part of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and there has been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders … contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of March 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followVIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Federal) and Debt Service Funds. When one agency incurs an expense for another agency from one of their governmental … Some examples of Hybrid journal entries are: Record an expense in an operating fund of one agency and a revenue in a … fund Record a reduction of receipts and increase refund expense. (e.g. tax refunds) See Section 1 – Accounts Payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entries