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Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This individual blatantly abused his position … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… Impact Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… of the State Comptroller, beginning in calendar year 2005, the statutory salary of judges is paid in twenty-six … do not receive a payment in the last paycheck of December. Since January 1, 2014 is a holiday and paychecks will be dated Tuesday, December 31, 2013, calendar year 2013 is the first year that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… 1, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial … but not limited to, a vendor invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, … is on file prior to certifying and submitting a claim for payment to the Comptroller. To determine if a claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … in law. If you have an interest in a contract, and you do not have any of the powers or duties that could cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-793
… years at 1827 work hours per year for a 35-hour per week title or 2088 work hours per year for a 40-hour per week … Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency 678 CUNY … Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the calendar year and to active employees with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-793-implementation-city-university-new-york-cuny-5-year-and-10Other Bulletin No. 44
… using an overpayment earnings code or an AC-230. In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-44-april-2018-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 2007-1
… Municipal Corporation Law, §32.04[1][b]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-33, p 84). Generally, services held to be within … 118, 581 NYS2d 885; Hurd v Erie County , 34 AD2d 289, 310 NYS 2d 953; Glen L. Spirits v Village of Hempstead Community … and qualifying under one or more of the following ADA eligibility criteria: Any individual with a disability who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 2007-2
… Board of Elections (liability for expenses of); (authority to charge back expenses of); (method of charging back … 4-136 and 4-138: Counties may, but are not required to, charge back to towns and cities all or a portion of the types of expenses … Whether amendments made to the Election Law require or permit the chargeback of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1181
… Arbitration eligible employees represented by NYSCOPBA Security Services Unit in Bargaining Unit 01 Background … 2009– 2016 agreement between New York State and NYSCOPBA Security Services Unit (Bargaining Unit 01) and provides for … using the overpayment earn code or the AC-230. In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1181-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-and-other-increasesOpinion 2004-3
… fund is comprised exclusively of user fees. April 30, 2004 Mark P. Pattison Deputy State Comptroller 1 Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… for the bi-weekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees in the Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU61 and BU91) who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. … the 2016-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the NYS Law Enforcement Officers’ Union, District Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-809
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the CUNY 2021-2024 Retroactive … Asst Loc 20543 U6 unrepresented group Background: Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreements authorized by Carmelo … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-809-city-university-new-york-cuny-2021-2024-retroactive-blue