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Opinion 97-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling and purchasing appliances for firehouse kitchen) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … fire department may determine to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to make reasonable expenditures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, … the funds to the federal government. See Section 8.C - Payments to the U.S. Treasury or Section 8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S Treasury of this Chapter. Under no … In some instances payments are made to vendors including subrecipients before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… DiNapoli. "Before landfills begin to reach capacity, it is critical that local governments plan for future costs that … liabilities for landfills totaling $298 million, which is the estimated amount they expect to pay over a 30-year … the city an estimated $400,000 per year. Monroe County is receiving lower revenue-sharing payments for recyclables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsOpinion 96-7
… based on property valuations or population. Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, (§119-m et seq ) generally … NY Const. art IX, section 1[c]; see also e.g., 1993 Opns St Comp No. 93-6, p 10; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-14, p 53). … agreed to by the parties to the agreement. April 18, 1996 William N. Young, Jr., Esq., Counsel Westmere Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… and upstate Welfare Management Systems (WMS), and NY State of Health (NYSOH) system flaws that failed to notify … in the audit. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-18s24.pdf Earlier … problems with duplicate payments. See: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/14s4.pdf See: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… level are business purpose, report description, official station, employee’s home/residential address, start location … destination to which the employee traveled. Zip/Postal Enter the five digit zip code of the destination location for the travel event. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… are providing cost-effective solutions without hurting service quality.” New York City uses contracts for a variety … FY 2019 to FY 2023 was at the Department of Education (DOE), partially fueled by pandemic relief funded additions to programming. DOE accounted for almost half of the city’s contract spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019XIII.5 Alternatives to the State Travel Card – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Business Units should encourage employees to apply for the State Travel Card, the program is voluntary. For those … Business Units should encourage employees to apply for the State Travel Card the program is voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii5-alternatives-state-travel-cardMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… using Retirement Online . Adjustments can be included in your regular report file. You can only adjust previously … are adjusting Days only, you only need Transaction 3 on the report. You cannot adjust the deductions. If you are … should add or subtract from the previously reported data in order to correct it in our system – Retirement Online will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to increase her paid time off and … to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “She was entrusted with overseeing key business functions for an organization that does vital work with youth, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsOpinion 2008-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police … unused vacation leave for the next subordinate officer in a village police department results in an increased amount because the daily rate divisor and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Former Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… of 10 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentence will be determined by the court. Gerardi is scheduled to be sentenced on March 8, 2019. Mr. Berman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through … are also entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a Medicaid benefit, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… member, it’s important to know your options if you do leave public employment or go on an extended leave of absence. I encourage you to take the time to read … to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are Vested If you leave public employment, your next steps for your NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentOpinion 92-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), … who is not a member of the fire department, to ride on fire vehicles during emergency calls, so long as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… than 9,400 payments valued at more than $17.8 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through … ten days for contract reviews in March and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are … prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s commitment to a discrimination-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… to Cornell University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. $1.5 million to SUNY Research … III JV to replace the Kosciuszko Bridge linking Kings and Queens Counties. $1.6 million to Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016