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Opinion 2002-7
… -- Appropriations and Expenditures (necessity for referendum when expending reserve fund moneys) -- Finances … LAW §§259, 3651: The library board of trustees of a school district public library may determine to accumulate … of monies from a "capital reserve fund" established by a school district public library is subject to referendum. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7DiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… initial deposit. When a bottle or can is not returned, the unclaimed deposit is held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly basis. … department uses the data to calculate the state's share of unclaimed deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billOpinion 92-44
… which might be encompassed in the term "compensation", are not included in the required increases. Moreover, the … at least the same "dollar amount". Since fringe benefits are generally not considered part of "base salary" (see … 642, 524 NYS2d 733 lv den 72 NY2d 809, 534 NYS2d 666) and are often not directly measured by fixed "dollar amounts", …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 93-15
… Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the town board. You ask whether, pursuant to … is required to annually account to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with respect to private source … previous fiscal year "shall account with the town board for such moneys and shall produce all supporting books, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 93-7
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… force providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said Michelle Jackson, Associate Director & General Counsel of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… York exceeds the nation in the share of businesses that are majority female and minority-owned; however, they … and 11.3% in the U.S. Hispanic and Black business owners are significantly underrepresented relative to their shares … York. New York lags the nation in the share of firms that are owned by veterans. New York’s 3.3% share of majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… rejection and what information is needed to reprocess the voucher. In addition, agencies can review rejected bulkloaded … extract. However, the M161 extract will display only the voucher ID, rejection reason code and rejection code … unreconciled charges from previous travel event 19 Excess amount cannot be put in Balancing Section of voucher 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… there may be unique processes or requirements. Those are provided in later sections of this Guide, such as XI.12 … prefix selection, audit type etc. Purchase Orders that are not subject to OSC review must adhere to applicable SFS … or Requests for Additional Information. Agencies are reminded not to direct vendors to OSC for contract status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… On-line agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts Payable module within SFS. SFS … Payable >Vouchers > Add/Update > Regular Entry The Voucher Style is “Adjustments”. Chartfield Coding Requirements Within the AP Adjustment Voucher there are two invoice lines, each with its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… significantly. Layoffs and Discharges in the Northeast Are at Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the Job Openings and … New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont; data are not available at the state level.) Figures for May, June … earlier. Among other factors contributing to that balance are $4.5 billion in proceeds from short-term borrowing that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Drug Management and Disposal
… of drugs in New York since 2010, peaking at over 96,000 pounds in 2013. As of March 2017, there were at least 346 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… to Empire Plan members. United contracts with certain providers who agree to accept payments, at rates established … to Empire Plan members. United pays these “participating providers” directly based on claims they submit for the … also choose to receive services from “non-participating providers.” The claims from non-participating providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesCourse Offerings
… degree has increased for many students. Based on the most recently published CUNY data, many full-time first-time CUNY … readiness. However, in a 2018 CUNY Student Experience Survey, 5,067 of the 14,479 responding students (35 percent) … of the 4,923 students (31 percent) ultimately dropped out (did not graduate from CUNY). Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… record meal deliveries and missed deliveries (e.g., client did not answer) on route sheets and enter this … to the provider. DFTA has a performance measure to address client complaints regarding home delivered meals within 14 … of the program, including nutritionist assessments, client satisfaction surveys, and annual provider evaluations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… workforce development (WFD) programs and services that address current and emerging workforce needs. Additionally, a … WFD projects that support strategic regional efforts to address businesses’ short- and long-term needs while … State funding sources through a single application ($750 million for Regional Economic Development Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and received approximately … for a report are sent to the respective LDSS through CONNECTIONS – the computerized system of record used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… services contract at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station), Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central), and the outlying Long … and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has met its goal in assisting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… authorized by SED to provide full-day Special Class (SC), full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS), … the cost-based programs under audit. In addition to the SC, SCIS, and SEIT preschool special education programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… or not the employee is eligible for benefits. If they are, DOL will send you a notice of entitlement and potential … review these notices promptly and completely. Claims are charged to your account and could increase your tax rate … Method Local government employees in New York State are generally covered by the State Unemployment Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costs