Search
Opinion 90-31
… to act by majority of the quorum present at a meeting. You ask whether a committee formed to operate a joint airport … you also ask whether the towns may adopt local laws which would authorize the committee to act by a majority vote of … of section 41 do not apply to the committee. Therefore, we believe General Construction Law, §41 is applicable and that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). … from localities. We found that OCFS calculates juvenile facility chargeback rates correctly. However, in general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken various actions to safeguard the quality of drinking water delivered to PWS customers. However, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Graded Non-Judicial Employees Bargaining Unit 86, 88, and CT Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, which … the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-175
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and Time Entry procedures. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-175-december-2011-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-allowance-andFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of General … information regarding the State’s efforts to support its farm and agricultural businesses. The 2014 Food Metrics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Access-A-Ride (AAR) Accident Claims (Follow-Up) (2015-F-27) An initial report … by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing. Auditors found AAR and the carriers were generally in compliance with federal motor carrier standards, but noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0About the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… all of that time because they cannot do other things? What do I do if an elected or appointed official refuses to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the … takes a two-week vacation during the time period he or she is keeping a record of work-related activities? What happens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 … account. Mr. Yudenfreund was a New York State pensioner who elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, … including to the Caribbean. In May 2016, Kanas was arrested on a warrant by the city of Tamarac Road Patrol and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of their jobs with the city. Foust … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… fluctuate month to month, and slower overall growth will mean more local governments may see declines. Good cash … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… its data and for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its systems. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… shareholder proposal at The Priceline Group Inc. after the company agreed to formally include gender and racial … to commit to board diversity, the company had just one female director. In January, it added a second female director to its now 11-person board. “We encourage our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the recommendation made in our audit report, United HealthCare: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (2016-S-7). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1194
… Purpose To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of … benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most Fringe Benefits are taxable income that … provide the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) with the information on the value of the personal use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1194-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… Purpose To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of … benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most Fringe Benefits are taxable income that … provide the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) with the information on the value of the personal use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1018
… Income) states that personal use of an employer- provided vehicle or employer-provided chauffeur services are usually … report the value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and personal use of employer-provided chauffeur … in the employee’s income. Personal use of a State vehicle generally includes use of the vehicle for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1018-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 932
… through October 31, 2009 as income on the employee’s 2009 Form W-2 Statement. Agency Actions Reporting Taxable Fringe … information in the Form W-2, but provides no guarantee. Late reporting may necessitate OSC to issue a Corrected Form … to file an amended tax return and/or be liable for a tax penalty. Form W-2 Information The taxable value of personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/932-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1997
… No. 1997.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), and C82 allows DOH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate applies to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1997-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1996.1 . Purpose The purpose of this … overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH facility. Affected Employees … to implementation of the pilot program unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. The overtime factor used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1996-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain