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Town of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)

… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Oneonta (Town) Clerk properly recorded, deposited and … bank reconciliations. Prepare accountability analyses. As of October 30, 2020, the Clerk’s bank account held an unaccounted for and unremitted cash balance of $262. Key Recommendations Deposit all collections within …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59

Archived Publications

… Documents linked below relate to the original Fiscal Stress … Documents linked below relate to the original Fiscal Stress …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publications

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Proposed SEC Rule Changes

… to restrict shareholder rights in the SEC’s history. There is no credible evidence to support the need for these proposals, and if adopted, they would undermine … and our financial markets. Along with other investors, I will continue to voice my opposition to these actions and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-proposed-sec-rule-changes

X.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. This Subsection provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to … directly register individuals or entities in the Statewide Vendor File add a significant number of vendors at one time …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registration

X.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… the SFS Vendor File as a regular vendor. In the majority of cases, agencies doing business with the vendor are … 3.B - Add a Foreign Vendor to the Statewide Vendor File of this Chapter for more information), single payment vendors ID (see Section 3.B - Single Payment Vendor Add of this Chapter for more information), special use vendor ID …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registration

Report of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) 90-day response

To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81-response.pdf

The Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012

On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdf

Opinion 88-2

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LOCAL LAWS -- Refuse and Garbage Collection (imposition of benefit assessment for in village) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- … Whether a village may impose user fees for the collection of garbage …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2

DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department

… such investigations, including one case that was open for 866 days as of Feb. 28, 2017. "The State Education … those on the job, but my auditors found the department is not always meeting its own goals, which is potentially … Complaints are rated on a scale of priority 1 to 4, with "priority 1" being the most serious. SED receives about …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-department

Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform PayServ users who experience … and PS Query users are affected. Background The Office of the State Comptroller is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft … user issues related to the change to v 9.2. The list of coordinators will be available on the PayServ v 9.2 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services

… each day across the State. The 2016- 17 statewide cost of providing these services was approximately $2.8 billion, of which $1.7 billion was covered by State aid. The … help ensure safe transportation for all children. As part of these requirements, the Department administers the School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-services

Opinion 91-8

… of executing the district's bonds and issuing checks for the payment of principal and interest, and has no other … General Municipal Law, §800[2]). An interest in a contract is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as … interest. The written disclosure must be included in the official record of the governing board's proceedings. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8

Opinion 2004-5

… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies may not be expended to purchase … Whether foreign fire insurance tax monies may be expended to purchase annuities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5

Payroll Users Group Organizational Charter

… Article II. Mission The New York State Payroll Users Group is a partnership between the Bureau of State Payroll Services … skill of NYS Payroll Professionals by: Serving as a forum for addressing issues of mutual concern; Seeking … valid proxies, shall be necessary to constitute an official Steering Committee meeting. Article VII. ACTIVITIES …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-users-group-organizational-charter

Life Changes: A Guide for Retirees

… know that you will continue receiving a retirement benefit for the rest of your life. Now, I want to make sure you know about other benefits you may be … about Retirement Online . Remember, our experienced staff is available to assist you with any concerns or questions you …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retirees

DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap

… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-cap

DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil

… in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s … chain in the US has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100 verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oil

DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth

… jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New … DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the borough’s economic … the borough’s overall economy is flourishing and is poised to keep growing." "There is no question: Brooklyn is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growth