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Opinion 90-50
… (approval of Department of Transportation contracts to construct municipal highways) HIGHWAY LAW, §10(27); STATE … funds. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the legal requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New … Law, what the Comptroller should receive to satisfy the legal requirements of this provision of the Highway Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… 567 bank accounts, including 24 at MEC that were active or closed during the period January 1, 2013 through March 4, … days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing the new account. If not … forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry to banks located in the proximity of the college found an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsOther Bulletin No. 5
… the April 2007 $800 Salary Increase for annual and $.38 per hour for hourly employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97. … Data record using the Action/Reason code of PAY/SAC (Pay Rate Change/Mass Salary Increase) with an effective date of … in an eligible bargaining unit. Position Data and Job Data Do Not Match OSC will run a listing of employees whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundFinancial Condition and Outlook
… SUNY Downstate Medical Center [or Downstate]) includes the College of Medicine, College of Health Related Professions, College of Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… political spending, gave Hanesbrands a score 7.1 out of 100, ranking it in the bottom tier of companies in the S&P … his political spending disclosure shareholder proposals. CMS Energy Corporation, Molson Coors Beverage Co., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York … government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and … New Yorks local governments had $436 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… understand the standards and consequences of specific test results. We also found that carriers' first annual … fully aware of the standards and consequences of positive test results, including the standard that requires employees with test results registering between 0.02 and 0.039 blood alcohol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… with the carbon reduction objectives outlined in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, Lowe's is showing its commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2343
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services instructions for processing the 2024-2025 PEF Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Uniform … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2343-2024-2025-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… begins a partnership with NYSLRS that we take pride in. Without your cooperation and assistance, we would not be … join NYSLRS. By law, employers must notify new employees in writing of their right to join NYSLRS when they begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleBaldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… to be overfunded or unwarranted. The District does not have a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65City of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… City of Lackawanna (City) officials properly assessed and billed solid waste (garbage) collection fees (garbage fees). Key Findings City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code … City of Lackawanna City officials properly assessed and billed solid waste garbage collection fees garbage fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… Liquor Authority (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York … as a result, certain establishments with numerous noise complaints lodged against them continued to operate with … notice from public oversight authorities to address such complaints. Further, the audit found that when the SLA took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period July 1, … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program (the … Freeze program) beginning in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… in the state Department of Health's payment system and other problems led to over a billion dollars in … said. "The department needs to improve its procedures and stop this waste of taxpayer money." Medicaid, a federal, … insurance during January of 2018. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… to strike a blow against public corruption and ensure that justice is served.” “Ms. Wormuth was elected into office to … Office. We stand committed to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … Zarrella and Deputy Bureau Chief Antoine Karam. The Criminal Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 94-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for bonds with proposed … -- Permissive (need for when town purchases real property and constructs town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-394, unreported). On the other hand, if a single board resolution authorizes both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… fees. State University of New York (SUNY): Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (2015-S-65) SUNY schools were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1801
… the Locality was populated with ‘P0001’ on the Local Tax Data page when the employee was paid and the home address was … If an employee’s Resident box status on the Local Tax Data page did not reflect the home address when the employee … in 2019. (This population will appear on the spread sheet.) Or The employee’s home address was in the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1801-2019-new-york-city-reportable-wagesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1518
… on a daily basis in their performance of their job; and Does not receive a regular uniform service; and Has completed … employees must have worked at least twenty (20) hours per week to be eligible. An employee who otherwise meets the … taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment taxes and income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1518-2016-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2016-work-related-clothing