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Travel Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Travel Manual Update Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel Manual. The key updates are as follows: Effective 2/22/2024 … of travel expenses in accordance with this Travel Manual. Unused Common Carrier Tickets In the event that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCUNY Bulletin No. CU-809
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the CUNY 20212024 Retroactive Blue and White Collar general salary increases
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-809-city-university-new-york-cuny-2021-2024-retroactive-blueOpinion 98-18
… SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) FEES -- Imposition of … contains provisions relating to the provision of emergency medical services in this State, the express purpose of that … and ambulance services; the creation of regional emergency medical services councils; and a New York state emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-316
… If an employee eligible for an April 2021 salary increase does not meet this incumbency criteria, the employee will … If an employee eligible for an April 2022 salary increase does not meet this incumbency criteria, the employee will … Rate Code of ANN, a Grade equal to 560 and the employee does not meet the 2021 incumbency criteria, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-316-april-2021-and-april-2022-state-new-york-unified-court-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… that these standards have been met, by maintaining records, including but not limited to: driving records; initial and biennial medical examinations; annual … less scrupulous motor carriers to fabricate or manipulate documents to come into compliance – or give the appearance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that drug has another Food and Drug Administration-approved use and the recipient's treatment is for that other … Medicaid made questionable payments for ED drugs that are approved to also treat other medical conditions (primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s … to $28.7 million for expanded program services. The New York State Office of Mental Health funds about 75 percent … this contract. CUCS receives additional funding from the New York City HIV and AIDS Services Administration and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… a taxable employer-provided educational assistance benefit during the 2001 calendar year Tax Rules The tax rules governing employer-provided educational assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation … fiscal uncertainties and risks that create projected budget gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in … payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are … the New York City Department of Finance DOF Citywide Payments Services and Standards CPSS unit has controls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityOpinion 2004-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; 92-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10: A village may not establish a reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationOpinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1364
… changes do not appear on this report), including the tax year, batch number, and the amount of Social Security and/or Medicare tax refund or deficiency owed. The report is created each … does not complete and sign form AC3206 or does not return the AC3206 by the Return Date on the Form, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1364-new-procedure-reporting-prior-year-social-security-and-medicare-taxOpinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 93-7
… responsible bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner prescribed in that section. In addition to … responsible bidder. Therefore, it would be an unreasonable construction of the bidding statute to apply it to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available … services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York … to address the problem are available and prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… January 1, 2012, through August 27, 2013. Background The Rush Fire District, located in Monroe County, is a district … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rush. The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255