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Opinion 95-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition (fines and … to violations of traffic control signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding violations in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Opinion 98-4
… established in a county, the duties of the tax levying body provided for in Real Property Tax Law, §554 in … officer is the official to whom the county tax levying body may delegate authority to perform duties in connection … on tax rolls. Subdivision 9 authorizes a tax levying body to delegate, by resolution, to "an official who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Debt Management
… is responsible for the activities associated with the sale and payment of debt service for general obligation bonds … is responsible for the activities associated with the sale and payment of debt service for general obligation bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementXIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a limited number of standard activities that are unique to DOT and begin with “DOT”, all other standard activities are applicable statewide … the work effort cost. CONST, CONEW BLDG_IMPRV_BD20 DOT Bldg Imprv - 20yrs This activity is intended to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… My office will continue to protect the pension system from fraud.” “I commend the dedicated work put forth by our State … Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest,” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven … carry out such deliberate acts will be held accountable.” “Fraud detection and prevention are the cornerstone of DMV’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-payments14th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… against discrimination, addressed racial inequality and won greater inclusion of people with disabilities. He is a … against discrimination, addressed racial inequality and won greater inclusion of people with disabilities. He is a … against discrimination, addressed racial inequality and won greater inclusion of people with disabilities. He is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-325
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2023 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … in Bargaining Units 86, 87 DR, F8, SR and SY are eligible for the April 2023 UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-325-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-340
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2024 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … in Bargaining Units 86, 87 DR, F8, SR and SY are eligible for the April 2024 UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-340-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawGeneric PINs
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether DEC’s use of fuel cards complied with the Office of General … the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC Policies). Background DEC has approximately 2,800 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed … January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011. Background Dr. Riaz Ahmad is a physician located in New York City who … To determine if Dr Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… that were either for non-reimbursable expenses ($200 hotel room smoking charge) or lacked adequate assurance that the … car service charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 hotel room smoking charge from the hotel or the employee. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… introduced the new metrics¹: Additional Platform Time (APT), the average time that customers wait at a station … Authorities Law, enacted as part of the fiscal year 2019-20 State Budget, requires the MTA to publicly report APT, ATT, AJT, and CJTP. Key Findings Transit’s new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsMount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … sought competition for purchases totaling $478,613. In particular, officials did not: Revise the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… did not post the: Final annual budget. Budget-to-actual results, a comprehensive property tax report card and all external audit results. Annual internal audit. … budget, a comprehensive appended property tax report card in its entirety and all external audits. Should enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … report and corresponding corrective action plan (CAP) in an easily accessible location. Officials did not prepare a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Oswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Boquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Boquet Valley Central School District (District) officials procured … Determine whether Boquet Valley Central School District District officials procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… prerequisites and did not obtain competitive bids for a $54,235 public works contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103SUNY Bulletin No. SU-174
… University of New York (CUNY) agencies with instructions for setting up employees in PayServ who are hired under the HIRE Act, and to explain … of the State Comptroller (OSC) will update PayServ records for employees previously hired under the HIRE Act. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-174-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-act