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Opinion 94-33
… 164), even though the person may be carried on a separate roster as an inactive, honorary, life, social, or some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Opinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… between March 31 and July 31. “Whether a municipality is impacted by economic challenges or structural budget imbalances, our monitoring system is producing data that can help better predict fiscal … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. By reviewing contracts before they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. This … Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This is not a victimless crime,” District Attorney Schmidt said. … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. No one should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000XIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… how to process adjustments to an employee’s taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements. On occasion, Business … need to make adjustments to an employee’s taxable wages for prior tax years. This may occur if a Business Unit did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - To Agency Sole Custody Account – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Refunds to an Agency Sole Custody Account Process and Transaction … of SFS. The Business Unit must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the Office of … section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… expense report for reimbursement unless the Due to State is refunded to the State. An employee who travels frequently … future expense reports. The Due to State Offset amount is available in the employee’s wallet. The employee must … expense report. If the total Due to State Offset amount is more than the employee’s current expense report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkXI.15 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as a separate step in advance of submission of the contract(s). This process is … to the Office of the State Comptroller as a separate step in advance of submission of the contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15-overviewVII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… even though backup is included in SFS as an attachment to the Direct Deposit or Adjustment Voucher transaction. … federal laws, rules and regulations. Agencies should refer to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New … Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 05/17/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… more — in federal relief, which the New York delegation is working towards, this could result in even better news for … back on solid ground.” Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetXIX.2.D Update a Project using the Project Guide – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Once a project is established by an agency, project details can up updated at any time by that agency through the use of the Project Guide in SFS. SFS navigation is as … Once a project is established by an agency project details can up updated at any time by that agency through the use of the Project Guide in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2d-update-project-using-project-guideManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… students can apply. Students and their families complete applications for high school through MySchools, the official … the algorithm is working as intended, that all students’ applications are captured and given due consideration, and … reports timely, as required by Local Law 72 of 2018, on applications, offers, and available seats, which are key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2022-S-8 ). About the Program The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) provides … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individuals-followMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… Medicaid recipients who demonstrate a pattern of misusing and abusing the Medicaid program. Medicaid recipients in the … or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted … inpatient, practitioner, laboratory, and durable medical equipment services on behalf of Medicaid recipients who had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientTransforming the Procurement Function
… or consolidation actions. Key Recommendations Define and distinguish Transformation-related from … monitor the progress toward their completion. Clearly define cost savings and cost avoidance for the Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their … operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, … by State Entities (e.g., State Agencies). Key Findings NYS does not have an effective AI governance framework. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Kendras Law Report 2022S43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that Workers’ Compensation … About the Program The Board’s primary responsibility is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under … To ascertain the total expenses that Workers Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-state-fiscal-year-ended-march-31