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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Student grades in five school districts were changed from failing to … systems that tracked, recorded and maintained student grades in the Arlington, Elmira, Fairport, Freeport and … are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli said. “When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York … to develop comprehensive safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were developed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 90-21
… (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN CLERK -- Powers and Duties (preparation and custody of claims) TOWN LAW, §119; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE … Whether claims may be prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 90-31
… majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §353-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A … jointly, and as their joint agent, to have charge of the construction, equipment, maintenance and operation of the … needed for the committee to act. Section 41 of the General Construction Law, however, provides that whenever three or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 89-36
… of probable usefulness of five years) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(4), (8): There are no permissive referendum … permissive referendum requirements of General Municipal Law, §6-c are applicable to the establishment of a capital … has been prescribed by the legislature (see Local Finance Law, §11.00). You ask the same question with respect to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 89-11
… Firemen's Benevolent Associations (use of tax moneys to rent meeting room) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105; Laws Of 1975, … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room to be used for meetings of the Association and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher than … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still … New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 93-2
… VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village … a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either a general or special village election for village officers. A village board, on its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal … to be considered include authority to do business in New York State, licensing (e.g. with the Education Department … partners. Subcontractors are required to obtain a New York State Vendor Identification Number (Vendor ID) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Procurement Lobbying Sections 139-j and 139-k of the New York State Finance Law (SFL) regulate attempts to influence State and … Entity Representation Concerning Compliance with State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k" ( AC 3281-S ), which shall be … On August 23 2005 the Legislative Law and the State Finance Law were amended to include provisions for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… State work, those payments should be paid through the SFS AP module as appropriate. When an employee is leaving an … when the employee no longer needs access to perform their role. Access should be removed no later than the employee’s … OSC, an agency should email the OSC Voucher Audit Team and request that the expense report be expedited. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … MTA’s own resources." When DiNapoli released his progress report in April 2012, the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 … in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central command center. If completed by late 2017, the electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… Officials at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses … during the period of September 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with … written authorization from the board of trustees. The college also provided these employees with benefits including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … year. Agency Actions Agencies must update the Savings Plans page in accordance with the instructions below if an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … year. Agency Actions: Agencies must update the Savings Plans page in accordance with the instructions below if an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … date, labeled as the Deduction Begin Date on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or … and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, … our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… and Substance Abuse Services: Contracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … date, labeled as the Deduction Begin Date on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda