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Opinion 91-35
… of salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The permanent full-time head of the police department … asked whether, consistent with General Municipal Law, §207-m, the chief of police of the village police department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Participation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… 2023 allows employers who have participated in the CSP to withdraw from the program provided that the employer meets … plus interest; and Submit a Termination Request form. To withdraw from the program, an authorized person from your … following the fiscal year of approval. For example, if you withdraw in fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedFrontier Central School District – Financial Condition and Mobile Devices (2013M-297)
… audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and mobile device environment for the period July 1, 2010 through … officials did not establish adequate safeguards over mobile devices, and that District employees did not use mobile devices in accordance with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/frontier-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-mobile-devicesOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… commercial pesticide technician, and commercial permit holder (including importers, manufacturers, and compounders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7DiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… those providing health care and business services. Healthcare, the area’s largest employment sector, accounts … One of the largest employers is the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System, which operates three hospitals in the … and Yeshiva University. Private sector jobs in the area pay an average salary of $54,640. But local residents, many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the first year of operation. Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (Chautauqua County) Town officials did not properly … County officials have established a cash management policy and related procedures that addresses the collection, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… In June of 2019, Comptroller DiNapoli released a Climate … sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its SICS target to $40 billion … the next decade. To date, the Fund has made commitments in renewable and clean energy, climate index funds, green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “New York Should Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The … faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for the Comptroller’s … and those seeking public financing need the proper time to opt-in and meet participation thresholds. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bHerkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… a long-term plan in place but has hired a consultant to assist with long-term planning. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 1347
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be … Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for every … employee who is either: Covered* by an employer provided retirement plan or An active participant for any part of 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1347-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1193
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in box 13 on form W-2, must be … Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for all … employees who are either: Covered* by an employer provided retirement plan or Were an active participant for any part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1193-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2State Police Bulletin No. SP-254
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to the Holiday Bonus Payment, and … (NYSPIA), provides for an increase to the 2023 and 2024 annual holiday compensation payment. Effective Dates: The 2023 and 2024 retroactive State Police Bonus Payment will be processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-254-retroactive-2023-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1522
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1522-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1436
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1436-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012