Search
Opinion 2008-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … The Town Law does not provide for a town to finance the cost of improvements to a town park district as a general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1197
… number to the current NYS EmplID, a non-SSN based alpha numeric value. ( Payroll Bulletin No. 1189 ) To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1197-payroll-processing-calendar-schedule-ssn-decouplingOpinion 94-18
… in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority , Town of Coeymans , Village of Green Island … appropriately and effectively.” Central New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHealth Sciences Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-99)
… Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings The School did not: Correctly calculate State aid attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/26/health-sciences-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-99DiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a … and Local Retirement System. “Many government workers are on the front lines battling the coronavirus in their communities every day,” DiNapoli said. “God forbid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… therefore must be reappropriated separately in Bill Copy. For additional information, refer to Section 3.A - Budget Transfers Overview of this Chapter for the Appropriation Movement Authority Quick Guide (How to reappropriate column) for further guidance. Agencies need to be cognizant of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … totaled 218,400, a 63.4% decline. A potential reason for the decline in contributors may be the large increase in … to participate. Previously, the check-offs accounted for just one line on a taxpayer’s annual return. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostState Agencies Bulletin No. 523
… Purpose To provide agencies with an updated List of Control-D Reports and Retention Schedules. The attached list replaces Attachment B of Payroll Bulletin No. 399, dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/523-agency-control-d-report-list-and-retention-scheduleDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… score which ultimately drives final classifications. For the fiscal year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam … score. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… has, at long last, met the New York State Common Retirement Fund's request that it expand its equal employment … freedom from discrimination," DiNapoli said. "The Common Retirement Fund will continue to engage its portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… our examination were to determine whether funds were used for the contracts’ purposes, and whether the expenses claimed … the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor community sporting … made five payments totaling $150,000 under the contracts for services provided during the period July 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incAssociation to Benefit Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual). The audit included expenses claimed on ABC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background ABC is a not-for-profit State-approved private school established in 1986. … to children who are between three and five years of age. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/08/association-benefit-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… through June 8, 2011, Medicaid paid about $6.9 million for services purportedly performed by the six dentists at the … also found that the dentists routinely certified claims for services that were purportedly provided by another … our findings to the State Attorney General’s Office for further investigation. In August 2012, Lawrence Bruckner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… DiNapoli. The Fund had ended the state’s Fiscal Year 2014 on March 31 with a value of $176.8 billion. The net growth in … Retirement Fund enjoyed a robust first quarter based on solid performance in domestic and global equities … market opportunities.” The Fund achieved an overall return on its investments of 3.58 percent during the strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … enforcement, District Attorney Oakes and the State Police, for their diligence and Albion town officials for acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsXIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Custody Account Process and Document Preparation: If an employee was issued a check from a Business Unit’s sole … must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the Office of the … the time of the submission of the expense report for the fund advanced and the business purpose for which the fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10c-refunds-owed-state-employeeXIII.10 Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-refunds-owed-state-employeeDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… and District Attorney, found that he had inflated his salary and used the town credit card to pay for numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000