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Oversight of Public Water Systems

… State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period January 1, … – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established regulations for more than 90 contaminants. SDWA allows states to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systems

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… by maximizing the resources of each office. The criminal case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General … of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000

Former Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000

… of New York Geoffrey S. Berman. "Mr. Garcia betrayed his neighbors and colleagues in the fire department to steal over … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000

DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages

… System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low across much of the state,” said DiNapoli. “Local … System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress For 2015 three villages have been …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villages

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-594

… The CUNY Discretionary Assignment Differential payment is made in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement … Note: The CUNY Discretionary Assignment Differential is included in the calculation of overtime for eligible … Information The CUNY Discretionary Assignment Differential is taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-594-city-university-new-york-cuny-discretionary-assignment

State Agencies Bulletin No. 873

… Tax Guide. Eligible employees must complete a new Form W-5, Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate, each year. Copies of the form may be obtained from the IRS website. Refer to Payroll …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/873-summary-tax-related-changes-2009

Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts

… notify the UC by completing a “Bank Account Notification Form.” The UC notifies the college within five business days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts

State Agencies Bulletin No. 801

… Purpose To inform agencies of the process for reporting line number changes and to describe how account … page, insert a row and enter the effective date (3/27/08 for Institution or 4/3/08 for Administration). Enter the appropriate line number. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/801-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2008

DiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million

… (DOHMH) overbilled the agency by $1 million according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … possible and raises concerns about potential overpayments to other vendors. “Inadequate monitoring of financial … was overbilled on one contract alone. The agency needs to come up with a better system for monitoring and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-million

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spending

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-187

… 61, certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-187-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucs

DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds

… Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … agreed with the audit findings and indicated they have already taken a number of steps to address the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-funds

Opinion 2001-10

… a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher therefor is presented, audited and allowed. The voucher must be … as the case may be, to ascertain whether each claim is a proper town charge (Town Law §§118, 119[1]; see also, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1128

… worked” will be reduced and reported to the Employees’ Retirement System in accordance with the Deficit Reduction … Services BU03 Institutional Services BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 Effective Date(s) … dated 9/8/11 - 3/28/12 .3333 In CSEA and transfers to a non CSEA BU No calc In a non CSEA BU and transfers to a CSEA …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1128-deficit-reduction-reporting-employees-retirement-system-ers-employees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1123

… Affected Employees Certain salaried and hourly employees in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (BU03) in eligible … and Eligibility Criteria Payment Amount/Eligibility Period A $175.00 Tool Allowance payment is payable for the period of … Equipment Mechanic Employees in General Mechanic and Park Worker titles who perform motor equipment repair duties and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1123-2011-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit-bargaining

Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards

… Purpose To determine whether the Thruway Authority (Authority) … charges as toll payment. All Thruway E-ZPass customers have prepaid accounts, from which tolls are electronically … help ensure it meets PCI requirements. The Authority has not taken fundamental steps to secure its network. For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards

Opinion 89-30

… under a town contract to the private organization for use in the private organization's bus. You ask whether a … to provide gasoline to the private organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide … the town purchases gasoline, annually, after advertising for competitive bids. Town Law, §64(2-a) authorizes a town to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30

Opinion 89-58

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … to provide the same improvements or services. This is in response to your letter concerning the establishment of a … district and, if so, whether the use of the facilities in the new district may be limited to the owners of property …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58