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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… and fire districts must adopt a code of ethics which, at a minimum, contains provisions with respect to: disclosure … it sees fit. The definition of "relative" should, however, at a minimum, include parents, siblings, children, and … provided that this paragraph shall not prohibit the fixing at any time of fees based upon the reasonable value of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsPrograms for Little Learners – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Programs For Little Learners on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated adequately documented and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/programs-little-learners-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… projects, the $100,000 capitalization limit should apply to the total capital expenditures rather than the individual … equipment, etc., the individual assets must exceed $40,000 to be capitalized. Intangible Assets An intangible asset is … reporting period. Intangible assets must be identifiable to be reported. They are identifiable if either of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-78
… if additional copies are needed. Add employees who do not appear on the listing, such as: Eligible employees in … the appropriate transaction to correct the information. Do not add or delete employees whose eligibility will change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-78-april-2016-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-63
… eligible for the April 2014 RRSU LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid … Salary Schedule) as of 03/31/14; and Did not receive an “Unsatisfactory” evaluation on their last rating date. … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-63-april-2014-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentOpinion 2002-15
… for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a … that requires or permits monies for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated … have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… department and collect the initial deposit. When a bottle or can is not returned, the unclaimed deposit is held by the … quarter during the audit period and eight were missing one or more quarterly returns. The audit found that although the … information in the quarterly reports that may be errors or fraudulent reporting. For example: Some reports showed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51) With approval from the … 2009, the district has had a significant backlog of capital projects because of funding limitations, including … contractually required to invest a minimum of $622,000 in capital improvements and concession-related upgrades. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of … 4 of the State Finance Law. More specifically, these refer to the Governor's constitutionally-mandated annual submission to the Legislature containing the plan of recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… of 19 monthly electronic deposits were made into the bank account after the date of death, totaling $31,872.55. LaBarr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers are generously giving … support through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing and exploited children … by the Department of Environmental Conservation, for fish and wildlife management. DiNapoli’s report, coming after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… those who break our laws, accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for Health and Recovery … To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for Health and Recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… including costs, that Cantalician reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs … education programs that it operated: Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day and Preschool Integrated Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day (collectively referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/cantalician-center-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by the League for the Handicapped (LFH) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) … determine whether the costs reported by the League for the Handicapped LFH on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… average contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the … by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to complete an annual report . The recommendations are reviewed by the independent … Last fiscal year, $14.7 billion were paid out in benefits. Report Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… two incidents of people being struck by a train. The LIRR Guideline does not discuss these type of events, or how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Newmeadow, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-48) State Education Department: Upstate Cerebral Palsy - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours … To determine whether York College had adequate controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff