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New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… among the most resilient, losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to a statewide annual employment loss of 8.7 … commodity, ranking fifth nationally in sales in 2020. New York is also among the top producers of many other … receipts came from crops grown for animal feed in 2020. 1 According to the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… Bargaining Unit(s) E25 Extra Service Hourly 2.5 RE5 ES1 ES O25 OT for Ann 2080 – 2.5 R25 OCS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
This bulletin informs agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provides instructions for pa
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffApproved State Contracts and Payments
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,566 contracts for state … more than 2 million payments worth more than $9.5 billion. The office rejected 196 contracts and related transactions … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1566 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… access for legitimate applicants. For example, groups like seniors, lower income people and recently migrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… this Chapter for more information), single payment vendors ID (see Section 3.B - Single Payment Vendor Add of this Chapter for more information), special use vendor ID (see Section 3.B - Special Use Vendor ID Request of this Chapter for more information), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationSpecial Plan for Town of Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers (Sections 89-q and 603(m))
… Information for members about special plan for Town of Elmira Distract 1 Traffic Officers Sections 89q and 603m …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-town-elmira-district-1-traffic-officers-sections-89-q-and-603mCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfOpinion 88-36
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Liability (loss of funds) INSURANCE -- Liability … Insurance (authority of county to purchase on behalf of sheriff) COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the criminal conviction of Morgan Fuel & Heating Company, Inc., which conducts business as Bottini … divert credit balances belonging to individual, business, and government customers – including local school districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycOpinion 90-16
… of health retained by county health department) -- Medical Services (member of county board of health retained by county health department) HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES -- Board of Health (member as consultant to health … of health. You advise that the board member is a doctor, that he would be compensated at the rate of $60 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 89-52
… -- Powers and Duties (power to coordinate training of emergency medical service providers) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (county coordination of emergency medical service training) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, … §§3000, 3051, 3052: A county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator provided that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 88-8
… the pertinent exceptions in General Municipal Law, §802 apply. Abstention from voting on matters relating to the … or appointment, we note that this provision would not apply unless a service contract was in effect when the fire … the exceptions in both subdivisions (1)(b) and (2)(a) apply, the board member would have a prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Opinion 92-41
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (to repair thoroughfares within the district) STREETS AND … LAW, §176(21): A fire district may not expend moneys to repair "sidewalks" within the district. You ask whether a fire district may expend moneys to repair "sidewalks" within the district. According to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41XII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… State Expenditures audits and processes agencies’ payment vouchers. As such, OSC’s auditors will require access to … - Record Retention – Travel and Expense . Accounts Payable Vouchers Each agency must ensure the required documentation to support vouchers is available to satisfy the State Archive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ … seek to identify and reach critical and vulnerable consumer groups through their financial literacy efforts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not review them before approving payments. Health insurance claims totaling $495,104 were not approved for … resolutions. Livonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (Livingston County) The board was … more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… program.” Residents of Mitchell-Lama’s rental and co-op apartments must submit annual affidavits of their … from 5 to 50 percent of the individual’s monthly rent or co-op fees. Under state law, if a household’s income exceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housing