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Opinion 2006-10
… Accounting (charging a portion of town engineer’s salary to special district); (crediting interest earned on the … LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, interest or earnings from the investment of monies of the general fund, town-wide would be credited to the general fund, town-wide and interest or earnings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Inventory Controls
… of inventory. The audit covered the period from March 2020 through August 2024. About the Program The Office of … and additional specialized equipment, as well as any digital programs or systems needed to support various job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2109
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … for newly eligible employees, will continue even if there is no successor agreement. Effective Dates: The April 2023 … for the April 2023 PEF LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2109-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2211
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 PEF LLS payment and provide instructions for payments … of $1,500, $3,000 or $4,500. Effective Dates: The April 2024 LLS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks on … Date Effective Date Check Date Institution 26 Lag 03/31/2024 04/01/2024 04/18/2024 Administration 1 Lag 03/31/2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2211-april-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City. During fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesMenands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… identified the IT vendors’ roles and responsibilities. As a result, gaps in IT security practices occurred. The Board and District … to employees. Adopt a breach notification policy that is required by New York State Technology Law. Sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Complaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian complaints filed against members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary … increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with CCRB reporting averages of 317 and 430 days to fully investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… agencies that employee participation in tax-sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is … employees who have an active 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity and a Workers’ Compensation leave are affected. … benefits are not eligible for 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan contributions. Effective Dates: Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal … High borrowing levels may: Indicate reduced ability to support current programs with current revenues. Force … or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtAccounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) effective April 1, 2018: Chapter Name … were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System SFS effectiv …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentOpinion 97-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … §30(3): Section 263 of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial reports be filed with the State Comptroller pursuant to section 30 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 1101
… is confirmed. The report is sorted by Employee Name and then by Earnings Begin Date and Earnings Code. Fields on the … is confirmed. The report is sorted by Employee Name and then by Earnings Begin Date and Earnings Code. Fields on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1101-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… who had a change to a previously reported wage or withholding amount (i.e., if a corrected Form W-2 is … refer them to their tax advisor/consultant. Employee Tax Withholding IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) provides guidance on employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York … A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyCity of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… City adequately secured and safeguarded its computerized data for the period April 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and breach notification. City officials did not provide IT … to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and breach notification. The Council should provide users with IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Opinion 91-1
… section ... (emphasis added) It is clear from the express language of section 103 that it relates to two categories of … the participants to assign one appropriate officer or body to award the contract and a fiscal officer of one of the … to the successful bidder upon audit of the auditing body or official of the fiscal officer's municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, sufficiently documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Hawthorne is reimbursed for preschool … service costs for insufficiently documented staff time; and $18,570 in other than personal service costs, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/hawthorne-foundation-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… faces economic challenges and population losses, but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors, … region faces economic challenges and population losses but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-exist