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Opinion 94-31
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING … Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Processing Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
Notifications sent when employees file for retirement and instructions on submitting the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits form
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/processing-retirement-applicationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… however, project managers do not always comply with, and contractors/consultants are not required to follow, these … (ITS): Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up) (2020-F-21) An audit … information technology services procured from consultants and contract staff to ensure compliance with contract terms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … an operating permit program (Program) under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… this issue can be ‘the last straw that breaks the camel’s back’ for many.” The 1991 Prompt Contracting Law was intended … delays. State agencies should use electronic means to pay prompt contracting interest and ensure that the NFPs … receive what is required by law. State agencies should pay any interest due with the first payment under a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by relevant law and regulation. Our audit … to January 31, 2019. About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by petroleum businesses for certain types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… years, generating resources to expand municipal services and to close projected budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “The … for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials … forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves ($1.1 billion) that are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been reported. DPS also does not perform analyses of all available data to better identify potential high-risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade … loss to be the equivalent of nearly an entire school year. Over the same time frame, fourth grade math proficiency … and federal education aid for the upcoming state fiscal year (SFY) 2023-24; however, that total is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Appropriated transfers move monies originally deposited in one fund to another fund. Operating transfers are … are always completed using a General Ledger Journal Entry in SFS; cannot be bulkloaded and instead MUST be completed in an online application; and must use the designated account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… ERUs must have a minimum of 48 hours of recording memory capacity. As of December 31, 2020, the average weekday … also not up to industry standards of 48 hours of recording capacity, and Transit could not retrieve a download when it … in cases where the ERUs have only 12 hours of memory capacity before their data is overwritten. Transit did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… DiNapoli said. “This growth is an indicator that New York is experiencing an economic recovery, but local … such as gas stations (38%), clothing stores (35%), and restaurants and bars (34%). Increased costs for goods also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… [pdf] , Saratoga Springs City School District [pdf] , and Williamsville Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of … through May 1, 2015. Background School districts maintain and use students’ grades for a variety of educational … use Systems to record information about students’ grades, and provide System access to teachers, administrators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… himself with their money. Postal Inspector’s mission is to protect the mail and members of the public, our … stand and he will be sentenced to one year of jail. Galker is due back in court on November 1. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Department of Social Services (OCDSS) contracted with the not-for-profit Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Rescue … the Local Districts to ensure that all required documents have been included, and assessing budgeted operating costs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followEDSS - Contract Reporter Exemption Request Help
… quote effort with at least three or more quotes Cost vs. benefit in monetary terms Purchases made by other state … related to the Contract Reporter Exemption Request for the Electronic Documents Submission System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-contract-reporter-exemption-request-helpDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of … Rainforest Action Network , which has engaged with Safeway for several years with a goal of increasing the company’s use … human trafficking and poor working conditions. Complete an accounting of its palm oil and palm derivative usage for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… Form AC-3245. OSC Actions OSC has created Form AC-3245 to be used exclusively for TreasuryDirect® direct deposit … Direct Deposit) Enter the employee’s EmplID in the search box. Click Search . Insert a new row if necessary. Enter the … is $1.00 per pay period. Requests to deposit amounts less than $1.00 should not be processed and should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … to provide information about any actions planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-follow