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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental Leave for certain State government employees and … All eligible employees meeting certain criteria who work at least 50% part-time are affected. Background: Governor … contained in the applicable Attendance and Leave Policy Bulletins or Memorandum of Understanding attachments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax exemptions that auditors reviewed, 75 of the exemptions totaling over … records, with no oversight. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary … improper or even fraudulent reimbursements make travel and conference expenses a risk area that creates the need for … conferences. Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal and other non-employee travel with public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in stress. The number of local governments considered to be in "significant fiscal stress," however, more than … those with persistent financial problems are struggling to stay out of the red and fix their problems," said … of scores is based on 2017 financial information provided to DiNapoli's office by local governments as of Sept. 5, 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the … of those were identified in poor condition in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified … in a safe and dignified setting,” DiNapoli said. “In too many cases, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersWells Fargo Shareholder Proposal
Shareholders request the Board of Directors oversee the preparation of an annual public report describing and quantifying the effectiveness and outcomes of Wells Fargo’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against its protected classes of employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wells-fargo-shareholder-proposal-09-19-2023.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health (DOH) – Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients … the time and attendance records maintained by employees of Long Island Railroad’s Richmond Hill shop when compared with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… Program, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “The In-State Program has … of New York businesses add and retain thousands of jobs and grow while achieving solid returns for the … within sectors ranging from software and manufacturing to healthcare and renewable energy generation. We are proud to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… explain the new certification process resulting from the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Employees who … from leaves, and promotions, that are entered into the payroll system each payroll period, require certification by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsOpinion 93-23
… has a prohibited interest in a contract with the town to perform electrical services must be determined on a … course of his or her official duties, use such information to further his or her personal interests or agree to be paid for electrical services rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Employer Projected Invoice
… organization for the State fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. You will receive an estimated invoice in July 2025 … problems. Understanding Your Projected Invoice Estimated Maximum Amount to Amortize Your projected invoice provides an estimated maximum amount to amortize, regardless of whether you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-projected-invoiceOpinion 95-8
… and Duties (remittance of forfeiture moneys) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Forfeiture Moneys (use of) POLICE AND POLICE … police department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county general fund revenue. You … Section 1349(2)(e) and (f) provide that forfeiture funds are paid "in satisfaction of" certain actual costs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Response to Human Trafficking
… and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing contracted Providers (Providers) and Local Districts of Social Services (Local … and Disability Assistance OTDA is overseeing contracted Providers Providers and Local Districts of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingOpinion 88-68
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (authority of individual … CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (whether application for subdivision approval constitutes a contract) -- Disclosure of Interest (application for subdivision approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesSchroon Lake Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-97)
… and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. … Determine whether claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/schroon-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-97Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and check payments ($78,441) to questionable businesses in which there was no evidence that they provided any … maintain a Board member’s property with no lease agreement in place. The work performed raises potential issues under … The New York State Constitution, because no contract was in place at the time. The constitution generally prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … the three calendar years ended Dec. 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY claimed $688,543 in ineligible costs for its rate-based … public relations and advertising costs. Department of Health: COLA – Child Center of New York (2016-BSE4-01) Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 92-4
… and Expenditures (supervised physical fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for its active volunteer firefighters so long as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… assurance that immediately hazardous conditions identified by DOB are addressed in a timely manner. When DOB inspectors … incidents; three fatalities and six injuries reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) between January 2018 and May 2021 were not reported by DOB. Key Recommendations Create and implement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safety