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Opinion 95-21
… on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, initiate a proceeding to consolidate two or more … or whether such a proceeding may be initiated only upon petition. Town Law, §206 authorizes towns to consolidate two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21How Contribution Rates Are Determined – What Every Employer Should Know
… ensures that adequate assets are being accumulated to pay benefits as they become due using demographic (rates of … the dollar amount needed to pay all current and future benefits (actuarial liabilities). Some of the factors used to determine the value of future benefits include: Benefits for every member, retiree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/how-contribution-rates-are-determinedAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… (Pratt), with campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, is a postsecondary institution offering courses in art, … 4,700 students, and tuition for full-time study is about $41,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Firemen's Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in the Village of Le Roy, Genesee County. The purpose of the Association is to accumulate a fund for the relief of indigent and disabled firemen or their families. The Association is comprised of all volunteer firefighters from the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the … companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator Warren for drafting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyRoosevelt Fire District – Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-112)
… lodging per diem rates. Although the District has hourly payroll expenditures that total approximately $81,000 per … and implement timekeeping procedures that require all payroll activity, including overtime, to be properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/roosevelt-fire-district-financial-operations-and-information-technologyCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… 2008 through June 13, 2012. Background The City of Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 12,600 residents. The City is governed by its Charter and other laws of the State of New … have no connection to the CDBG program. Most disturbing is that some of these transactions have been recorded in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, a pilot incentive program was established for certain employees … Joint Committee on Health and Safety are eligible for a pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment. … State fiscal years. Incentive payment amount for training in State fiscal year 2009-10 is $200.00 To be eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
Saratoga County Financial Condition 2013M235
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund overall estimated value in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year 20182019 was $2092 billion based on a 153 percent investment return over the threemonth period ending June 30 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… those that are unnecessary. Segregate the duties of the payroll clerk and ensure that a payroll certification is completed. Establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… Purpose To determine whether the MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner. The audit covered the period June … Formally review the varying depot policies pertaining to time and attendance related to employees’ MAC visits. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersOpinion 88-73
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund … reserve fund for improvement district purposes. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town of the second … capital reserve funds for improvement district purposes. In this regard, we note that General Municipal Law, §6-c, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Property Tax Freeze Credit
… total household income must be $500,000 or less) and the school district where the homeowner’s property is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … statement today following Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an independent racial equity audit, led … and treatment in corporate America. We commend the company for listening to its shareholders who understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a … does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as Commissioner of Claims. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town … Ensure that a separate set of accounting records is maintained for each fund. Periodically review the work of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… value to a new high,” DiNapoli said. “Our pension fund is strong and well-diversified, but gains are clearly fragile … to exceed expectations in the quarter, but Main Street is suffering. Our economy needs additional federal stimulus … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-results