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Opinion 90-36
… Law make any reference to payment by postdated checks. The only reported New York case in point of which we are aware … prevailing principle that a tax collecting officer could only accept payment in money. In McLanahan v City of Syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-56
… and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with district) -- Exceptions … district commissioner, who is a salaried employee of a firm doing business with the district, does not have a … conflict of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the district if the exception contained in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Submitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also requires proof of divorce, such as a copy of the parties’ judgment of divorce. Submit the DRO and a copy of the judgment of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droState Agencies Bulletin No. 1652
… OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2018 M/C 1% Parity Salary Increase and provide instructions for increases not … and Chapter 8 of the Laws of 2017 provide for a parity salary increase of one percent (1.00%) for 2018. The … payment. Effective Date(s) The April 2018 M/C 1% Parity Salary Increase will be paid using the following effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1652-managementconfidential-mc-final-1-parity-increase-effective-april-2018New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, … four State agencies: Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), DOCCS, DMV, and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Based on our … are understood by appropriate staff. To NYSOFA, DOCCS, DMV, and DOT: Review ITS’ Acceptable Use of Artificial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… About the Program The DOE, the nation’s largest public school system, serves 1.1 million students at its more than … services through DOE’s District 75 – a special citywide school district that provides highly specialized … schools receive their services in individual school buildings or in special classes co-located with another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. … otherwise be overlooked. School districts and other local education agencies (LEAs), such as charter schools and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismState Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… has been superseded by Payroll Bulletins 1799 Purpose To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment … or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new general deduction rules for … To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-taxDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … of the Albany County Probation Department Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and long-term liabilities related to the Combined Sewer Overflows Long Term Control Plan. The City should develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Overtime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… the annual limits below is not included in the definition of earnings, and we cannot use it in a final average earnings … any overtime amounts beyond the limit. At the beginning of each calendar year, resume reporting overtime and … Tier 5 PFRS Members: The overtime limit is 15 percent of a member’s pensionable, non-overtime earnings (regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… procedures ensure that all high and intermediateimportance str …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… the mental health curriculum they implemented; however, only 19 actually provided supporting documentation to show … the fight against the mental health crisis is waged not only through education but also the provision of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1575
… Affected Employees All employees paid Supplemental Wages Background Supplemental Wage payments as well as income tax … rate percentage (25% for Federal, 9.62% for NYS, 4.25% for NYC, 1.61135% for Yonkers Residents and 0.5% for Yonkers … Wages are paid with Regular Wages or in a separate check. In summary: Federal: Aggregate State: Aggregate NYC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1575-supplemental-wagesThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… Yorkers were smaller. The city’s senior population was the only group analyzed that increased from April 2020 to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy Reference: National Council on Governmental Accounting (NCGA) Statement 1 GASB Statement … measurements made on a cash or accrual basis in the State’s financial statements. As defined in GASB Statement 63, the … of transactions and events, a measurement focus identifies what transactions and events should be recorded. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … benefits the private owners. Also, if the property owner or the adjoining owner has a good faith claim against … NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Denihan Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… maintains a fleet of about 5,585 buses operating out of 28 depots and serviced at two maintenance facilities. … Maintenance, Procurement and Contracts. The MTA purchased 2,278 buses for $1,148,699,434 during the period of January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… equipment that are available to recipients on a monthly rental basis. Under both FFS and managed care there are typically limits (or caps) on the number of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, when the monthly rental payment limit is reached but the item is still needed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education … Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Mount Saint Vincent), an independent postsecondary … To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-program