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Opinion 97-19
… as officer and stockholder of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; TOWN LAW, §177: A fire … The interest must be disclosed pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803, but is not prohibited. You ask whether a … 5% or more of the outstanding stock of the agency. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… Monroe County officials failed to properly manage or enforce the county’s contract with … of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to retain nearly $250,000 that should have been spent on … even as the operator drifted toward insolvency, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget outlook has improved with the economy, but the possibility of an economic setback increases with each year,” DiNapoli said. “To his credit, Mayor de … of $3.2 billion. The city has reached new labor agreements with more than three-quarters of its workforce. The city also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1628
… job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), $11.00 for State employees whose job location is within … Agency Minimum Hourly Wage Other (job location outside of NYC) $10.40 Other (Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester county) $11.00* Other (job location in NYC) $13.00* *The increase to $11.00 for employees whose job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1628-december-2017-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2014
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2022 Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2014-april-2022-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1606
… – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. *IRS Publication 590A - Individual … Nearly all State of New York government positions provide eligibility for retirement system membership. Therefore, most … deduction on their individual tax return based on their income and filing status. OSC Actions OSC will automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1606-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W2 must be checked for most employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: … plan; or An active participant for any part of 2018 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… split evenly between two bank accounts could be set up one of two ways: Without a Balance Row: If this employee’s direct deposit is set up in PayServ as two accounts for 50% each, the employee will … Payroll Online (NYSPO) should also encourage employees to sign up for NYSPO to view their paycheck information online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksSodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)
… confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Limit permissions for installing software to users who need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64Town of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of … Town of Olive Claims Processing and Information Technology 2012M223 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Columbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… of 23 members, one of whom also serves as the Board Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In … is under the general oversight of the County Government Committee (Committee). Key Findings The Committee and Board have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueIsland Park Union Free School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2016M-270)
… annual physical inventory counts, update inventory records and take appropriate action for missing equipment, and to immediately tag IT assets and record them in the inventory system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/31/island-park-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… officials do not provide oversight of employees who handle funds, there is an increased risk that errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andVillage of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Jefferson Central School District – Fund Balances (2015M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … $6.4 million. Key Findings Reserve balances accumulated to significant levels because District officials were … funds to them without using them; District officials do not have long-term plans for reserve balance levels or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/jefferson-central-school-district-fund-balances-2015m-236Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Service Retirement Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… What is the pension benefit calculation for Section 383-e? Members with … a maximum of 62% of their FAE. Section 383-e is a 20-year plan, for Tier 5 and 6 members only . What is the pension … 3 members only. Do members in the Section 383-e or 383-f retirement plan have a backup plan? Yes, members within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/service-retirement-benefitsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to … situations in the future. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyOpinion 96-16
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) WATER DISTRICTS -- … of proceeds from sale of) TOWN LAW, §198(12); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town … 141; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-53, p 84; see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3]). Accordingly, since the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16