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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… be offering training and guidance to agencies. Below is a listing of impacted files, reports and queries. Interface … use of the files and reports in both their internal business processes and systems. OSC will issue new file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… by almost a year. Even before Superstorm Sandy, the cost of phase 1 had increased from $591 million to $883 million, largely because the cost of the electronic security program had nearly doubled. … against terrorist attacks, which have made the system much safer than before 9/11. Federal funds for transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesContract Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Entering New Begin and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions Guidance: To generate an … Entering New Begin and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … recovery for adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness; to support children and families in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programLump Sum Payments – Legacy Reporting
… a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days in the calculation of a three-year final average salary. We add this lump sum payment to the member’s last year of earnings. We cannot include lump sum vacation payments in the calculation of a one-year final average salary. Tier 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… deposit advices will not be mailed until all other advices can be released. Background: OSC is not permitted to … passes and the Governor signs the 2022-23 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing … Deposit advices will be released once the NYS budget or a budget extender bill has been passed. Effective Dates: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksOpinion 89-4
… -- Banking Transactions (purchase of bonds and notes when town supervisor is director and stockholder of bank); … and stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(a), (1)(g); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §60.10: (1) A town supervisor … General Municipal Law, §802(1)(a) applies. The exception does not apply if the only reason the town could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… credit, payroll or petty cash. Additionally, no district official reviewed the processed payroll reports before … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Program (2015-S-91) NYSERDA’s oversight of NY-Sun is adequate; however, auditors identified two areas where additional controls are necessary. NYSERDA established … 300 days, and do not have an extension request. Auditors found NYSERDA had not completed the required inspections of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… Municipal Law (GML) Section 10 requires the designation of one or more "banks" or "trust companies" for deposit of public funds and for the securing of public deposits. Section 11 allows for certain temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsGloversville Enlarged City School District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s oversight of financial operations and information technology (IT) for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/gloversville-enlarged-city-school-district-board-oversight-andMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… (Board) ensured that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key … not always ensure that credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. As a … supporting documentation attached to the claim but were approved for payment by the Board. Commissioners approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58College Readiness (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, College Readiness (Report 2021-N-1 ). About the Program … require education beyond a high school diploma—a college degree or advanced certificate represents entry to … half of all students who complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly half never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followVillage of Bloomingburg - Financial Operations (2019M-246)
… The Treasurer did not file Annual Update Documents (AUDs), which are the annual financial reports, with the … Annually audit the Treasurer’s records and reports. Ensure AUDs are filed timely. Village officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-bloomingburg-financial-operations-2019m-246DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… expenses, including renovations to her home and an $80,000 swimming pool. Tappe, of Westport, Conn., pleaded guilty to one count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… has reached agreements with four major U.S. companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and regularly report on their progress … Fund has reached agreements with four major US companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsOpinion 92-14
… of satisfaction or release of a lien has been filed with the county clerk's office, or (2) the lienor has failed … whether the lienor has failed to commence such an action is a factual question which must be resolved, in the first … only upon court order. Specifically, we must determine what is meant by the provision that money deposited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Utica City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … and internal controls over departmental cash receipts. In addition, internal controls over the district’s … and that district employees did not use mobile devices in accordance with the district’s acceptable-use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits