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Opinion 93-20
… of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may require … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local laws, … their property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]) and the transaction of their business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 94-4
… rise or origin to a claim may be executed by a signature stamp affixed with the intent to execute the statement, … or may contain a signature affixed by a signature stamp. Town Law, §118(1) provides that, with certain … have concluded that a town justice may affix a signature stamp upon his or her docket books (30 Opns St Comp, 1974, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 91-42
… fiscal officer of the village and that it shall be his or her responsibility to have custody of all moneys belonging to … (see General Municipal Law, §119-n). As to the village's home rule power in this instance, we note that villages are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Fire Retirement System $465,647, as part of his sentence today for defrauding the retirement system in a … and Fire Retirement System $465647 as part of his sentence today for defrauding the retirement system in a doubledipping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… been issued. Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (Albany County) The board and school … accounted for and deposited on time. Also, the school’s cash receipts policy was inadequate and officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-299
… than) – Enter 1/2/2018 SUNY System Administration will run the query and provide each SUNY campus with the results … Plans page. New York State Education Department must run the query and update the Retirement Plans page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-299-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planCUNY Bulletin No. CU-691
… effect for the Institution paychecks dated December 3, 2020. Eligibility Criteria Tier 6 ORP members who enrolled in … Department ID for the calendar year entered. If the query results in multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from … Date field. Enter the employee’s Date of Membership in the Election Date field. The same election date should be carried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-691-two-year-look-back-tier-6-cuny-optional-retirement-plan-orpSUNY Bulletin No. SU-289
… than) – Enter 1/2/2017 SUNY System Administration will run the query and provide each SUNY campus with the results … page. New York State Education Department is required to run the query and update the Retirement Plans page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-289-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… School Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-27) A report issued in February 2018 identified a risk that providers could … expenses that could not be supported or included errors. In a follow-up, auditors found OCFS has made progress in addressing the problems identified in the 2018 audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2008-2
… a sole proprietor, under which the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. … a sole proprietor, under which the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. … a sole proprietor, under which the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Calculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… days in the month of February because of the vacation week, consistent days worked and salary should still be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When … must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 96-6
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … through which the town's insurance is placed, but who does not receive a commission on the town's insurance and is … the supervisor also places insurance through that agency. We have examined analogous relationships in prior opinions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… name and social security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and … “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other SSN ”: Send a notification letter to employees who … proof of updated information to the agency Personnel or Payroll Office as soon as possible. (A sample letter which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… taxpayer identification number (TIN). OSC reserves the right to pass along any penalties imposed by the IRS to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedHuman Resource Practices
… supporting its operations. The Human Resource Department (HR) manages and supports resources for Upstate’s workforce … enterprise, and a network of patient care facilities. HR develops local human resource-related policies in … the loss of university property. Key Findings Insufficient HR monitoring and oversight and inadequate or poorly enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could occur. The clerk-treasurer also did not properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million on May 31, 2023 in the … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Auditors found there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 89-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … officers and employees may be paid without prior audit by the board of trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… provide thousands of people with paid, hands-on training in skilled, in-demand trades, ranging from information technology to … Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting New York’s apprenticeship programs.” “We thank … provide thousands of people with paid handson training in skilled indemand trades ranging from information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… cash 1 totaled $259,178. Audit Summary The Board did not have the necessary information it needed to help ensure that the Department’s financial … provide adequate oversight of financial operations, they have placed Department resources at risk of waste and theft. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-company