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Opinion 88-43
… WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §25(4): When deputy sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured in the performance of official duties and are paid their salaries under General Municipal Law, … is in reply to your letter with respect to deputy sheriffs and county corrections officers who sustain injuries in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent … hit hard by this virus to avoid severe cuts to critical services.” DiNapoli reported that local sales tax … received $824 million (19.2 percent) less in sales tax revenue than they did during that same period in 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationWorld Trade Center Presumption – New Career Plan
… benefit if you die from a qualifying condition. There are specific eligibility requirements and filing deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/world-trade-center-presumptionDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by … shale oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… including audits of local government entities authorized to issue debt to finance deficits or recent legislation requiring periodic … position or factual differences. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Schools and BOCES: School districts and BOCES are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processCambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… was to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for proper Authority purposes, and if tenants’ income was verified on an annual basis for … Key Findings Claims were not properly itemized, supported and audited by the Board prior to payment. Tenant files did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316DiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and support … Florida, Illinois, Texas, Ohio and other public U.S. funds in purchasing $150 million in Israel bonds in recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… sown economic anxiety and slowed global economic growth. My office will continue to keep a close eye on the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedOpinion 2007-5
… COUNTIES -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask … with obligations issued by counties that operated under an alternative or optional form of government on September 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (2020-S-65)
To determine whether Medicaid cost savings can be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing claims in accordance with federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s65.pdfOpinion 93-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … respect to private source moneys held by the library. You state that the town supervisor is the custodian of the library fund pursuant to Education Law, §259, and that the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Preservation and Development (HPD), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. “Every New Yorker deserves safe and clean affordable … accountability and immediate intervention to address these long-standing issues. My office will work to ensure residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1064
… the employee’s evaluation date. OSC Actions After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1L, OSC will … dates. Questions Questions may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To explain OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1064-april-2011-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updatesIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… for each contract/grant. The values for Project ID will no longer be the same as the Contract ID/Grant Award ID due … utilize the Project Guide to assist in Project Setup. See Chapter XIX, Section 2 Establishing a Project of this Guide … Coach, see Training Material, “ JAA-GCC101-024 ” – Grant Sub Allocate . Agencies must monitor that their project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesVillage of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… and did not provide timely, accurate or adequate reports to the Village Board (Board).As a result, the transparency of … $1.7 million and did not: Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… year local governments and designated one village and one city in "significant fiscal stress," four villages in "moderate fiscal stress" and five villages and one city as "susceptible to fiscal stress." "Our indicators show … city of Long Beach (Nassau Co.) and the village of Island Park (Nassau) were designated in "significant fiscal stress." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villages