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Opinion 2011-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … serve as the staff of not-for-profit corporations. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to whether an … Corp. v Board of Assessors of County of Nassau , 21 Misc 3d 543, 545, 871 NYS2d 590, 592 [2008]). As such, an IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… the total amount of debt that could be issued by UDSA at $4.5 billion. UDSA previously issued $2 billion in debt in … legislation, which required authority staff to be “kept at levels only necessary to ensure” LIPA could meet its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… improvements, had not been updated for eight years, and little action had been taken to implement the plan’s … and when those parks were visited, it was observed that little had been done to address the complaints. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… the New York State Payroll System Background In November of 2012, OSC created a new employee identifier in the payroll system to eliminate the use of social security number as the main employee identifier. … who is not authorized to use this number in the course of performing NYS business Do not leave employee data out in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… 1786 Purpose To identify employees who have outstanding payroll checks that have not been negotiated and provide … available to identify employees who have non-negotiated payroll checks. Affected Employees Employees who have an … outreach to employees who have uncashed paychecks for calendar year 2008 will commence in June 2009 by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… largest share (12.9%) of overall annual household spending for the average household, or about $9,664, in 2022-23, … leaving many lower-income households struggling to pay for groceries even though inflation has since cooled. Between … jump in just four years compared to a 0.7-point rise for households making $200,000 or more. During the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… at 10 campuses controlling about 84 percent of these funds. DiNapoli's auditors found 10 of the 30 foundations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… service vehicles (1,792 Transit and 158 MTA Bus) in its fleet. Non-revenue service vehicles (vehicles) are … the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of vehicles in the fleet. The SFS Units operate independently but share … to detect or prevent the degradation of its vehicles in order to sustain or extend their useful life. At SFS, PM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel … Inc. valued at $92,240,237. Background: DiNapoli, as trustee of the Fund, has engaged portfolio companies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… timeline and an in-depth review of key procurement events. Best practices for how to document these key events in an … asked questions (FAQ) with answers Reminders and best practices Travel resources Includes a Q&A panel. … Presentation (PDF) 11:00 – 11:30: New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) (This course is exclusively for Agency Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceChallenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established by law. If you believe that your benefit has been incorrectly … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
… To apply for a reclassification of your service or disability … as previously stated; and Complete an Application for World Trade Center Accidental Disability Presumption … have not already done so, you must file an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) on or before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… 1664.1 Purpose To inform agencies of updated procedures for processing union dues deductions in PayServ Affected … who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues (except Courts, SUNY and CUNY) Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-180
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the leap … 29 falls, the biweekly salary calculation is changed to calculate the biweekly payment based on 366 days in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-180-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2011-2012-sunyDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… by more than $1.1 million over a five-year period for narcotics and other controlled substance prescriptions … substances can ease suffering and provide treatment for people with serious medical problems, but these drugs can … DiNapoli said. “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsFlorida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether internal controls over … 820 students. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… provided adequate approval and oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings Corporation officials did not … provide adequate approval and oversight of the revolving loan program: Six of the 11 loans reviewed were approved and paid but lacked required documentation of a commercial loan denial letter. The Director did not adequately follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … look forward to commenting further in the coming weeks." … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… passed. The District may also lose the remaining $82,244 in State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for … State aid claims are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner for all eligible nonresident homeless … list and submit eligible claims for reimbursement in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were … Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130