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Opinion 89-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation … (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of … to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus payable by an employer... to, or to the estate of, or to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Opinion 96-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … to referendum, unless expressly authorized or required to do so by State statute). Further, it is our opinion that such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Leaves of Absence – En-Con Police Officers Plan
EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/leaves-absenceDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 59 districts that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few … school districts across the state have been classified as in fiscal stress, school officials should remain vigilant and … DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school districts. Using financial indicators that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… records to the bank statements monthly, follow up on any differences, document such reconciliations and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39 ). About the Program Many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required limitations on profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followOpinion 89-52
… coordination of emergency medical service training) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §§3000, 3051, 3052: A county may establish the … by the Legislature's enactment of Article 30 of the Public Health Law. It also continues to be our opinion, as discussed … of volunteers. Under Article 30-A of the Public Health Law, the Legislature recognizes "...a need to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 91-47
… 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. FEES -- Court Fees … You advise that presently the practice throughout the State is not uniform. Some courts, we understand, do not view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Opinion 95-12
… and investment of public funds of "local governments". For this purpose, a local government is defined to include … and 11 are applicable to deposits and investments of funds for an agency's own use and account). Section 10(2)(a) of the … to designate one or more "banks or trust companies" for the deposit of public funds, the disposition of which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressOpinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 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-95-28Opinion 90-54
… other person. We have been asked to discuss the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which provide for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) (see ERISA, … in the case of a plan to which section 411 relating to minimum vesting standards also applies without regard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… found that appropriations were overestimated by an average of $1.3 million (7 percent) each year or a total of almost $3.8 million. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund … found that the district did not have adequate and up-to-date residency information to support tuition charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fuel expenditures by at least $10,929, including $8,669 in unnecessary fees, if fuel was purchased through the Office … fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. East Greenbush Central School District – Leave … risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important data loss and a serious interruption in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2196
… payments as necessary. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … the PS&T Unit Increased Hiring Rate side letter contained in the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and … and Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023, eligible employees in PEF (BU05) who did not receive an increased hiring rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2196-new-temporary-compensation-payment-certain-employees-represented-publicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2196.1
… $1,000 annually split into biweekly payments until the employee’s annual salary reaches Job Rate. The combination of this temporary compensation amount and the employee’s annual salary must not exceed Job Rate. In these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21961-new-temporary-compensation-payment-certain-employees-representedXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… requires Business Units to enter a unique Invoice Number on each supplier’s voucher. The SFS has validations that will … voucher to pay the same invoice, the Business Unit must have a process to ensure that each voucher (1) references a … request that vendors invoice for goods or services that have been delivered. For example, assume a Business Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing unaccounted-for system losses. … to make sure better production and delivery information can guide investment decisions about meter replacements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-system