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Opinion 90-27
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE … district) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (appointment of commissioners of joint fire district); (establishment of … the town board and the village board shall hold a joint meeting for the purpose of jointly proposing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27State Agencies Bulletin No. 276
… (Rein Leave). If necessary, the agency must request a Pay Rt Chg on the Job Action Request panel effective the date of … Reason of RLV (Rein Leave). The agency must request a Pay Rt Chg on the Job Action Request panel effective the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/276-payment-military-stipend-events-september-11-2001DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… set tolls, fares and other charges. While financing costs tend to be higher for the private sector, the agreements can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsEagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period April 1, … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Companys financial operations for the period April 1 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. October’s sales tax collections totaled $1.4 billion for counties and … Local government sales tax revenue declined by 52 percent in October compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberOpinion 2002-14
… of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW §§1-102(5), 4-400(1)(l), 4-412(3)(3), 5-524: A village may incur reasonable expenses for the primary purpose … of pursuing a settlement of a claim against the village for property damage, even though work performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Comptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… on investment decisions. Increased opportunities for women and minority firms throughout its portfolio of … Placement Agent Disclosure Policy and PAFD Addressee List Policy on Independence of Consultants Providing Investment Advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2371
… PEF (05) M/C (06) Have a Comp Rate Code of 21P, ANN, or CAL in a Grade 5 through Grade 23 position. Have a Comp Rate … for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits: Per Internal Revenue Service Publication 957, OSC … made to individuals who have filed for Social Security benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2371-new-correctional-institution-differential-eligible-employees-departmentControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… has addressed this issue with a marked increase in capital investment for shelter improvement projects. DHS’ capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… in 2013 vote) Peabody Energy 2013 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Harley-Davidson Inc. KeyCorp Noble Energy Inc. PepsiCo, … fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.1 billion as of March 31, 2016. The Fund holds and invests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… Purpose To explain the new certification process resulting from the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Employees who require certification or recertification by the Office of Court … into the payroll system each payroll period, require certification by OCA before paychecks for the affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… ability to prepare and respond in the most effective way. Better data and information systems and an established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ). Background Our … of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY System … of Interest State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… Tool ( 2015-S-34 ). Background CUNY is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… policy that addressed all of the requirements in the PCI DSS, and the Authority could also improve certain other … information security program to ensure it met the PCI DSS. Our initial audit contained two recommendations to the … to develop strategies to enhance compliance with PCI DSS and implement recommendations made in a preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (2010-S-70) . Background Our initial report, … officials had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit … cost savings could be realized by assisting veterans and coordinating their health care benefits through the VA. … Medicaid eligibility process, veterans must be identified and referred to the State Division of Veterans' Affairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… constituent phone calls Attending municipality-sponsored events Discussing issues with constituents while out of the … Time On-call time (unless called out) Attending campaign events Attending a political party rally/candidate forum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesOpinion 2001-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (purchase of personal … machine and refrigerator for fire department use) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … fire department may determine to use foreign fire insurance tax monies to purchase a personal computer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS was authorized to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts