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Opinion 91-58
… upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither authorized nor required by statute are improper and without effect and that municipal moneys may … Comp No. 86-8, p 14; 1981 Opns St Comp No 81-344, 376). We are aware of no State statute which authorizes or requires an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… On Earth Day 2016, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … urged individuals, government and businesses to seek out creative solutions and opportunities, whether big or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Accounts Payable Advisory No. 37
… of credit card charges helps make sure charges are appropriate and only legitimate expenses are paid for. However, some agencies have not reconciled … end of next fiscal year end. As a reminder, Business Units are required to reconcile credit card charges within 30 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/37-reconciliation-credit-card-transactionsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… understand and study the issues and examine what others are doing effectively to determine an approach that protects … safe and provides humane care." The report notes there are proposals at the federal and state levels, as well as … that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… York dropped 46 percent between 2013 and 2018, from 46,696 to 25,334, according to a report issued today by New York … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013SUNY Bulletin No. SU-260
… in PayServ. Affected Employees SUNY employees who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union … all actions taken with respect to union dues deductions are properly authorized, verified and executed. As the … regarding union membership and union dues deductions are accurate and properly authorized, requests for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-260-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Clerk’s Office. “Too often, small towns like DePeyster are cheated when oversight is lacking,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. … recommended that the town ensure that: Annual audits are routinely conducted; The board provide frequent … of the clerk’s activities to ensure that tax collections are promptly deposited and accurately recorded; The clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… of which $2.96 billion is new money and $2.02 billion are refundings; .43 billion scheduled for November, of which $1.28 billion is new money and $150 million are reofferings; and $500 million scheduled for December, all … and their respective public authorities. All borrowings are scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… agreements (CBAs) have expired and 36 City employees are retirement eligible and due buyouts totaling up to … should consider whether the contingency appropriations are adequate if CBAs are approved and unanticipated retirements occur. … City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… as physical therapy and speechlanguage pathology services, are provided at no cost to an eligible child’s family, and are funded first through third-party payers, including … effective oversight of the SFA that helps ensure EI claims are paid timely and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-155
… 09/19/02 Background Rate Increases The rate increases are effective 6/9/2000 and 6/9/2001. The new rates and other information are contained in Carmelo Batista, Jr.'s memorandum dated June … Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings Agencies are responsible for calculating the retroactive adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-155-pay-rate-changes-cuny-supervisor-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-154
… 09/19/02 Background Rate Increases The rate increases are effective 7/1/99 and 7/1/00. The new rates and other information are contained in Carmelo Batista, Jr.'s memorandum, dated May … Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings Agencies are responsible for calculating the retroactive adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-154-pay-rate-changes-cuny-maintenance-workerMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health … actions were needed. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… revenue to the Department. However, additional actions are still needed. Of the initial report’s three audit … one was no longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followUnderstanding the Audit Process
… and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive Law to adhere to the … the overall audit findings and recommendations, which are the basis for the draft audit report. Agency Response: … Any differences from this process for engagements that are not audits will be clearly described and explained at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processOperational Advisory No. 10
… course, FBIC Processing 205, provides guidance on how to view Standard Rates and Waivers and how to create and manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. … to work through a large backlog of foreclosure cases are exacerbated by the state’s complicated judicial … Department of Financial Services and the Attorney General, are making efforts to resolve cases that have become stalled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… City. The NYPD’s data is drawn from Incident Reports that are prepared by its Hate Crimes Task Force. Key Findings … we were unable to confirm that all reported bias incidents are properly captured, recorded, and reported. From 2010 … all official summary records of hate crime-related data are reconciled and supported by the properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataState Police Bulletin No. SP-79
… Purpose To provide notification of the procedure for processing the Education Payment. … and 62, the Education Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. Agency Actions For Bargaining Units 07 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-79-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationState Police Bulletin No. SP-68
… Purpose To provide notification of the procedure for processing the Education Payment. … and 62, the Education Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. Agency Actions For Bargaining Units 07 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-68-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-association