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Opinion 93-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … of the board of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where … be reimbursed as actual and necessary expenses. This is in response to your letter asking whether commissioners of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his … and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” District Attorney Carville … for their assistance and tireless pursuit of justice in this matter.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… obligations can no longer be incurred nor payments made In most cases, when the legislature enacts an appropriation, … State Finance Law, Section 40 there are four lapse dates in each fiscal year: June 30, September 15, September 30 and … day pursuant to N.Y. General Construction Law 25-A. In order to prevent an appropriation from lapsing, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewXVI.4.C Federal Grant Accruals – XVI. Financial Reporting
… to the State and requires the State to use the resources in accordance with specified purposes and/or time … and The eligibility requirements must be fulfilled in order for a transaction (except for providing cash or other assets in advance) to occur. Eligibility requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4c-federal-grant-accrualsHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency, the New York State Office of Counter Terrorism in the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, … the 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States. Funds to New York City The City’s … budget assumes that the NYPD will receive $182 million in federal grants for security/counter-terrorism activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-756
… the Time Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the following titles are affected: Staff Nurse (Full-time) … Nurses Health Specialty Differential payment for employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner is made in accordance with the 2017-2022 agreement between CUNY and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-756-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2217
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and … Employees Association (CSEA) and a side letter contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2217-2024-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2023Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … used to process driver licenses and vehicle registrations. In addition, the Department processes more than 6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… the period August 15, 2010 to May 19, 2015. Background In New York, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious … 15, 2010 must install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adds an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period April 1, 2015 … of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray … those on the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes and in remote locations such as the Adirondack and Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… part of an Internet address, such as .com, .net, or .org. In March 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with … or personal websites on one of the largest geographic TLDs in the world. As of June 8, 2020, 66,783 .nyc domains were … one of the four agreed-upon revenue sources (domain sales) in the City’s contract with the vendor during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1937
… Affected Employees Employees who are overtime eligible and in the Public Employees Federation (PEF)-BU05 are affected. … Public Employees Federation (PEF), provides for a change in the calculation of overtime. Prior to the 2019-2023 … hours. The new agreement changes the overtime factor used in the calculation of overtime. Overtime earned on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1937-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-publicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to the side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and … Employees Association (CSEA) and a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … Niskayuna (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Town is located in Schenectady County. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… to compete. The District purchased approximately $592,000 in goods and services during the audit period. Audit Summary … use a competitive process to procure goods and services in accordance with statutory requirements set forth in New York State General Municipal Law (GML), the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Middlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… to provide a basis for their own informed participation in the budgetary process. Gaps or delays in preparing monthly and annual financial reports undermines … remedy fiscal concerns. The Treasurer joined the District in October 2018 and serves as the District’s chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… customers and investors, and potentially $1 billion in fines as a result of its recent scandals. In recent weeks, the bank's problems have only mounted; a … allegedly steered clients into investments that were not in their best interest in order to maximize bank revenue. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts. In addition, the board approved retirements and other … an acceptable computer use policy and web filters were in place, district officials did not monitor for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced today. In response to the agreement , the Fund withdrew its … has dramatically outpaced wages for most other employees in recent years," DiNapoli said. "We are encouraging … step to help ensure that pay for its top executives is in line with the company’s overall compensation philosophy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … transparency.” Kroll noted the great strides the Fund made in implementing past recommendations, particularly in staffing, but recommended adding staff and resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standards