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Opinion 88-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% … provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the city of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint … (Penal Law §195.20(a)(i)) and Corrupting the Government in the Third Degree (Penal Law §496.03). “Cecile, DeCarlo and … at work. They also allegedly created a fake home visit log to falsely claim they were visiting Twilight students at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOpinion 2000-10
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-l: When a county civic center is financed both by the issuance of county obligations, and a … the outstanding indebtedness and loan obligations, you ask how the proceeds from the sale must be applied in light of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Town of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… not being properly recorded, while 89 hours was attributed to the Deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted in an overpayment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 contracts for state agencies … or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 billion and approved … Inc. for renovation of the Marine Engineering Lab at SUNY Maritime. $2.7 million with Wainschaf Associates Inc. … of more than $96,000 pending resolution of disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryEmployer Annual Invoice
… amortizations (oldest to newest) and any remaining funds are deposited into your Reserve Fund, which earns … wire transfer or paper check. Paying by ACH is: Fast. Your funds are transferred electronically. Easy. Your payment … transfers are both secure, electronic ways to transfer funds and more reliable than mailing a check. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-annual-invoiceComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… and Nicholas M. DiNova, Jr. of Halfmoon for their roles in an alleged scheme to circumvent campaign finance laws. The … are accused of evading requirements that donations be in the true name of the donor. Tanski is accused of evading … stealing thousands of dollars from campaign accounts. “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in non-emergency situations. The Law applies to RNs and LPNs who provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers, and other facilities licensed under Article 28 of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … do so. The Treasurer did not prepare bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The Treasurer did not file 2012-14 annual … are filed in a timely manner, and annually audit or cause and audit of the District’s financial records. … Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Opinion 2008-2
… OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to municipal service) -- Interests in Contract (town board … the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. If the contract was entered to before the board member was elected to office, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 94-20
… assessment for) BONDS AND NOTES -- Budget Notes (use of to finance excess cost of snow removal) -- Serial Bonds (use … 29.00: A village may not impose a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue budget notes to finance such excess costs. In addition, a village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 99-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer firefighters who have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseOpinion 2001-4
… where possible, payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to permit more efficient accounting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 96-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … result in default judgments) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal … for by General Municipal Law, §99-l(1)(a) for each case handled by their justice courts involving a violation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 88-36
… is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public funds. Hence, liability exists whether … sheriff or other employee also may be personally liable for loss of public funds caused by misconduct, whether … prohibits the county from ever being made responsible for the acts of the sheriff bars local legislation by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36State Agencies Bulletin No. 1246
… implemented the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for payment of performance … as follows: Current Code Updated Code 0001 0001 if the new salary is below Job Rate 2013 if the new salary is equal to Job Rate 0004 0001 if the new salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1246-april-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-60
… Increment Code 0001 and an Anniversary Date between 10/02/xx and 04/01/xx. OSC will automatically insert a row on the employee’s Job … salary is below Job Rate and the Anniversary Date is 10/02/xx – 04/01/xx 1001 if the new salary is below Job Rate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-60-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2280
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Confidential or Bargaining Unit 46 – Military and Naval Affairs M/C who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: The Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandums dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2280-2024-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designated