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Opinion 2003-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … roads) RATIFICATION -- Claims (purchase by fire district of holiday decorations for public roads) TOWN LAW §176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4OSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… with any questions. … Find Helpful information on the Introduction and Principles Accounting Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General … Services (CTS) contracts , which offer agencies a variety of telecommunication services, including toll-free … Agencies are generally able to obtain better rates by using the CTS contract when compared to the rates obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesContract Advisory No. 3
… an amendment transaction (sequence 1 and higher) in the Statewide Financial System, the agency must complete one … are required fields when creating an amendment; one or a combination of fields can be used. However, only the … be entered into the SFS, the renewal date must be provided by the agency in the Renewal/Amendment Beginning Date (“RAB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemIV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and are accounted for in Special Revenue – Federal funds such as the Federal USDA-Food and Nutrition Services … Fund, and various Miscellaneous Federal Operating Grants funds. Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3c-federal-receiptsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2218
… the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, employees with peace officer status shall be eligible to … on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description PEF Firearm Differential and the amount paid will appear on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2218-2023-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Police Bulletin No. SP-249
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-249-2024-retroactive-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … payments, outline the new Pre-Shift Briefing calculation of Earnings Code PS1 and explain the retroactive adjustments … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 359 of the Laws of 2022 which implements the 2016-2023 Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-533
… CUNY employees in eligible negotiating units who meet the eligibility criteria Background Section 2.3.3 (19) of the CUNY Personnel Rules and Regulations provides for merit award increases to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-533-merit-base-salary-awards-non-managerial-classifiedXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… permits begin with an “X” prefix. Leases of state-owned property begin with an “L” prefix and end with an “R” suffix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsOversight of Shelter Placements
… Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or facilities that have the necessary services and supervision. The audit covered the period from January … System (CARES), by the assigned caseworker. At the end of the process, the caseworker recommends the type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
… undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Treasury, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffCUNY Bulletin No. CU-681
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of raise eligibility and automatic processing and to provide … employee's salary on the day prior to the effective date of the general salary increase. Eligibility Criteria The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-681-2016-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-internationalSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that … whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, … August 9, 2018. About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commercePartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… can elect to receive a partial lump sum (PLS) payment at retirement. If you elect a PLS payment, your monthly benefit … a Lump Sum Payment You must select a pension payment option and PLS payment by the end of the month in which you … for retirement by mail, we will send you a special Option Election Form so you can choose a PLS percentage, or you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/partial-lump-sum-paymentPartial Lump Sum Payment – State Police Plan
… PFRS members can elect to receive a partial lump sum (PLS) payment at retirement. If you elect a PLS payment, your … the actuarial value of your retirement benefit. For More Information For more information, including the taxability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/partial-lump-sum-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… audits were issued. Gates Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (Monroe County) The board and district … more than $7.5 million (80%) for 2020 through 2024. Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (Rensselaer County) … unauthorized E-ZPass charges occurred. Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… “Sharon Collins allegedly took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. … in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s Office in diligently pursuing this investigation. This kind … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation … are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (Act), and is adequately monitoring and enforcing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantSeminars for Local Officials
… training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officials