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State Agencies Bulletin No. 709
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To improve the efficiency of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in … To notify agencies of the new processing schedule for AC230s Report of Check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/709-new-processing-schedule-submitting-returned-paychecksDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and its most recent 20-year needs assessment … many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest report . “The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Economic Trends New York Unemployment Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic … remains severe. One key measure is the total number of New Yorkers claiming unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… made as authorized or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals tested (142 selected employees … authorized users, and 762 purchases totaling $110,938 (97% of the credit card charges made during the audit period) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls … over circulation desk cash receipts for the period of January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Opinion 94-31
… (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining … bargaining between public employers and employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… in Rensselaer County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by … in operating deficits that were larger than planned and declining general fund and reserve fund balances. District officials transferred $1.3 million from two reserve funds to the general fund without appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Opinion 89-5
… issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Notice of Pendency (filing fee when affecting more than one … A county clerk may not charge additional fees for filing a notice of pendency if the notice affects more than one parcel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Wainscott Common School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-240)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) adequately audited claims before payment … that the Board, as a whole, performed a thorough audit of claims that not only ensured that claims were adequately … Board, together with the warrant. Perform a thorough audit of each claim before approving the claims for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/wainscott-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-240Cayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… Account for all software licenses by purchase orders, license agreements or other supporting documentation, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (Dutchess County) … were communicated confidentially to officials. Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up Letter (Monroe County) In a … they found limited corrective actions had occurred. Of the seven audit recommendations, one recommendation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State … expenses and went as far as stealing from taxpayers to pay for white water rafting and Match.com,” DiNapoli said. “I … District Attorney Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in working with my office to bring this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Clinton … clubs did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for 28 remittances totaling $36,079. District officials are … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-11
… a longer term than presently provided in the city charter is subject to mandatory referendum. You ask whether a … to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory referendum. You indicate that the … council. You also advise that the mayor's term of office is two years. Local governments are authorized to adopt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 88-41
… established by a town pursuant to a local law (1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-167, p 210, copy enclosed; Town Law, §§130[5], … North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 NYS2d 161; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, p 119; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal … City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 NYS2d 369; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, supra ; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 95-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal … Whether the commissioners of a town improvement district governed by article 13 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Privacy and Links Policy
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy when you access our … information technology assets. The information that is available to us from your visit to this website depends … without user consent if the collection or disclosure is: (1) necessary to perform the statutory duties of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… fund. The new fund will be managed by Hamilton Lane. Additional investors in the SBIC fund are TD Bank, Bank … the next level,” said DiNapoli. “By working with Hamilton Lane, we’ve joined with five major banks to bridge the gap … to the program, which, combined with funding from Hamilton Lane and participating banks, will deliver $200 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While … County District Attorney’s Office (Office). Our initial report, which was issued on July 29, 2016, found that while … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of the three prior audit recommendations, two were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followFiscal Year Earnings and Prior Years’ Adjustments
… Overview You can view your fiscal year earnings and prior years’ adjustments in Retirement Online . Fiscal … you have already been billed. Note: Your estimated invoice and annual invoice are calculated using reported earnings. … or annual invoice . Viewing Your Fiscal Year Earnings and Prior Years’ Adjustments Sign in to Retirement Online. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/fiscal-year-earnings-and-prior-years-adjustments