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Opinion 90-43
… accidental death benefit which is payable under §208-f may be paid to a deceased member's children where the deceased member is … the deceased member's spouse predeceases him. Subject to any applicable statute of limitations, payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new arrears process for employees … The Office of the State Comptroller is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2 on March 15, 2021. To reduce … of changes are planned as part of the upgrade. There will be new arrears deduction codes for employee and employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsOpinion 98-7
… DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (capital reserve fund to replace chiefs' cars) -- Appropriations and Expenditures … -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by fire district to replace chiefs' cars); (creation of by fire district to … purpose of replacing three chiefs' cars. The fund would be used to replace one car every two years for an indefinite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1993
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … and 2020-2021 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted beginning Administration Pay Period 23L, … in Bargaining Unit 05 on: 04/01/2020 are eligible to receive the 2019-2020 PEF OFPC Uniform Maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1993-2019-2020-and-2020-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fireState Agencies Bulletin No. 1911
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payments related to COVID-19 vaccine activities and to inform agencies of new Time Entry Earnings Codes to be used for reporting and tracking these payments. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1911-processing-payments-activities-related-covid-19-vaccine-effortState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… As threats and attacks from malicious actors continue to become more sophisticated and commonplace, the importance … Multifactor Authentication, released Oct. 17. Passwords, to be released Oct. 24. Phishing, to be released Oct. 31. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsOpinion 97-24
… approved as members of the fire company and are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules and regulations of the department … of the fire company and that its primary function is to provide supplemental services to the fire company, i.e. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… than doubled in recent years, rising from 14,259 in 2010 to 37,806 in 2015. At the same time, the number of … city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) increased, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … "The city Department of Buildings has allowed noisy work to take place on thousands of projects well before and after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarOpinion 2003-4
… for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) … TOWN LAW §176(4-a), (9): A fire district is not authorized to purchase holiday decorations for public roads within the … of "Holiday Decorations (electrical material, etc.) to be utilized for beautification on the public roads" within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4IX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… Management System (PMS). Meanwhile, state payments must be made. State agencies should contact the federal awarding agency to report the delay in posting the award authorization. If agencies are unable to contact the awarding agency, then contact your Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… or board of education (board) of most school districts to establish an audit committee to oversee and report to the board on the annual independent … sample charter does notinclude all activities that might be appropriate to a particular audit committee, nor will all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D … in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz concealed his mother’s death to pocket her pension,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… Issued To: Chief Fiscal and Executive Officers For the past 15 years … Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has been working to create a new financial reporting model. The objective of … Discussion and Analysis) GASB Statement 34 will be effective in three phases depending on the government’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… approvals, travel forms, receipts and other documentation to ensure that the claim represents a lawful charge against … or school district. The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original … location? Do the conference or training dates correspond to the travel dates and expenses incurred by the traveler? Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsAnnual Financial Report
… AFR Changes Contact Us Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Notes to Financials Template [docx] Interactive User Manual User … Financial Statements and Supplementary Information Notice to CFOs [pdf] The videos listed below contain tutorials on … this activity into one fund. Sub-funds will no longer be reported separately. Police and Fire retirement system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As … of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As … of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedOpinion 96-5
… opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when counsel to Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation … CPLR, §8022; INSURANCE LAW, §5225: Where the counsel to the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation … provides with respect to MVAIC that: The corporation shall be exempt from all taxes and fees now or hereafter imposed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7-response.pdfOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13.pdf