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DiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… state pension fund eight years ago and earned a reputation for delivering results, making her an outstanding candidate … maintained its status as one of the nation’s strongest and best funded and I know that Anastasia will continue to uphold … instruments and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for … interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … violations of “negative activity” such as failed tests due to excessive BAC levels and reports of alleged tampering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededMonroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… $12.4 million in one-time increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue … $30.85 million in reported general fund interfund advances to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate significant revenue shortages or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Opinion 89-44
… COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (reporting requirements for acting village justices) VILLAGE LAW, §§3-301(2)(a), … whether or not they received moneys during the month for which they are reporting. You ask if acting village … Justice Court Fund of the Office of the State Comptroller for those months during which they did not preside as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… over that time period. Eletz pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in … York State for an additional $124,987. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysOpinion 89-32
… (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with … which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the officer or employee (General Municipal Law, §800[3][d]). For … in General Municipal Law, §802 should be considered. First, since we are advised that the original lease was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Opinion 93-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (requiring countersignature on checks issued … of countersignature) TOWN LAW, §37(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10, 23(2)(f): A town, by local law, may … issued by the town supervisor). Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10, however, towns may adopt and amend local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… since June of 2015. Today, before Albany County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a … System in the amount of $204,315.76. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… by ACH, this is the date that funds are made available in the vendor’s bank account, which is two business days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. Denial of reimbursement for expenses … incurred that are not actual and necessary and incurred in connection with the properly authorized official travel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresI.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for statewide accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State agencies using the SFS as well as traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsOpinion 91-43
… §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1), 23(2)(f): Statutory duties assigned to a town clerk relative to the audit of town claims may be transferred to another town official only by local law subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 2008-2
… OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to municipal service) -- Interests in Contract (town board … the board member picks up road salt and delivers the salt to a town storage facility. If the contract was entered to before the board member was elected to office, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 95-31
… pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. May 24, 2000 Christina Lomolino, Esq., Corporation Counsel City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations, according … the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs such as obsessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… When you use enhanced reporting, you not only report data on … Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from any of the eight public … means we will already have it on hand if they choose to join at a later date, saving you considerable time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Benefits page for additional information) Tier 6 members: Report compensation but do not take contributions from salary … report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportOpinion 2000-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of … of deputy or within five days after a vacancy occurs in the office of deputy, the town board shall have power to … deputy town superintendent of highways (emphasis added). In 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-388, unreported, we expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11