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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not annually audit the clerk’s records as required. As a result of the audit and subsequent investigation, the former … and did not adopt or enforce key financial policies. As a result, the treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform … members did not provide adequate financial oversight. As a result, officers and members were not in a position to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 93-33
… matter, even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. … entered as second-class matter, but which contains local news articles and has circulation within the district. … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Livingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary preshift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary preshift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesOpinion 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … for subdivision approval constitutes a "contract" with the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2), and, even if it … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Opinion 2005-2
… that the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the use and benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 88-77
… pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with the municipality which such officer or employee serves." That statute also provides that a municipal officer or employee is deemed to have an interest in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and Social Security payments. “This case is a warning to anyone … be prosecuted. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership with … while pocketing $7,542 in pension payments and $17,790 in social security payments, which were electronically-deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsOpinion 2000-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … unit, receives a 4% pay increase, and other officers in the bargaining unit receive a 4% increase plus an … increase pursuant to General Municipal Law §207-m. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the entitlement to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Opinion 94-31
… article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200, et seq.; the "Taylor Law"). It is well-established that, pursuant to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31State Police Bulletin No. SP-223
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-223-2021-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-213
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2020 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-213-2020-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… agency instructions for processing the 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … the 2021 payment. Effective Dates The 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1874
… agency instructions for processing the 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … the 2020 payment. Effective Dates The 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1874-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1427
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 67 of the Laws of 2012, which implemented the 2009-2016 Agreement including … Part-Time employees Agreement), between the State of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1427-2015-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1610
… agency instructions for processing the 2017 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … the 2017 payment Effective Date(s) The 2017 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2017 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1610-2017-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1056
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new deduction code. Affected Employees New York Conservation Officers in … Council 82 has requested a new voluntary deduction code for the New York Conservation Officers Association. OSC … process deduction transactions using the Deduction Code 479. Note: The vendor will submit all transactions using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1056-new-deduction-code-479-new-york-conservation-officers-associationConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When … must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Public Library and the Village of Springville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … not audit and approve claims prior to payment. The library’s bylaws do not address the requirement for an audit of … packets. Each board member reviews each individual claim packet and board resolutions approving payment of claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0