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Opinion 2000-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (of deputy highway superintendent appointed by town board) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties … to be carried out in an orderly fashion (Memorandum to the Governor Department of Audit and Control, March 25, 1952; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the audit … address all necessary components and does not contain the level of detail necessary to ensure that the computer system … with the provisions in employee contracts or Board resolutions, and provide for the payment for all applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures are periodically … Key Recommendations Promptly conduct Inspections of any high- and intermediate-importance structures that have never … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of … impact to the upcoming paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS … not expire until the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through … at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to address chronic absenteeism within New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismSUNY Bulletin No. SU-267
… the time of payment but subsequently becomes eligible, the campus must not enter the 2018 UUP Retroactive 2% Salary … in pay period 22 (no retroactive monies are due) the campus can process. Eligibility Criteria Employees who meet … not less than the salary minimum of the new position. Campus Actions Campuses must submit the 2018 2% Retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-267-2018-retroactive-salary-increase-psnu-employeesOpinion 90-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town police … TOWN LAW, §§24, 150; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1), (d)(3); NY CONST, art VIII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Big Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… District No. 2 is located in Chemung County. The District’s general fund budget totaled $101,467 for the 2012 fiscal … for the two existing firehouses. When the new firehouse construction is complete, the two existing firehouses will be … a proper annual audit of the Treasurer’s records and reports to ensure that the records are complete and accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in … not always follow required placement policies, which set how certain groups of students should be prioritized. … City students rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… report overtime until a member reaches the limit for the calendar year. You must still report the member’s salary and … amounts beyond the limit. At the beginning of each calendar year, resume reporting overtime and collecting … or greater; Recall overtime; and Holiday premium pay for holidays worked.* As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Routing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… epinephrine pens (EpiPens) to be used in case of allergic reaction emergencies. Disabled door alarms, which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an … and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. P-437
1985 Salary Increases, Other Changes for Emp in Sec Svc (01) and Sec Supr (61) Negotiating Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-437.pdfRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In … different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-572
… each general salary increase effective dated row if it does not already exist on an employee’s record. CUNY will … without steps other than CET; however, the CET service does count toward the eligibility determination for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-572-2012-2016-psc-retroactive-general-salary-increasesPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… At retirement, a member must elect a pension payment option, … how the retirement benefit will be paid. There are several options that a member can choose from. All options will pay the member a monthly benefit for life. The Single Life Allowance is the maximum benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… disbursed these funds in a timely manner. Town of Java – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Town officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water … if the unaccounted-for water was due to malfunctioning meters. If the unaccounted-for water is due to leaks rather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… has been superseded by Payroll Bulletins 1799 Purpose To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment … deduction amounts, or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new general deduction … The federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (Title III) places limits to creditor garnishments and New York State Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-tax