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Opinion 91-44
… -- Appropriations and Expenditures (health insurance for fire commissioners) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance … minimum percentage of the premium or subscription charges for the coverage (see Civil Service Law, §167[2]; 4 NYCRR … fire commissioners if the district pays all or part of the premiums or subscription charges on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Opinion 93-4
… by a two-thirds or three-fifths vote because in either case a minimum of five affirmative votes are required (see 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… indicated they planned to take corrective action. Their full response is included in the complete audit. Read " …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort to limit climate change. "Combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… and designing firewall rules that effectively address a local government’s or school’s needs are critical to … is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs … review of network activity even with an automated IDS in place. When a security violation occurs, appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in the timeliness of contract approvals, more needs to be done so delays are avoided and taxpayers don't foot the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information maintained for each piece of computer hardware should include a description of the item … licenses for a particular application and incur penalties as a result. The accuracy of inventory records should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesXII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… in the SFS: check, two-day Automated Clearing House (ACH), one-day ACH and wire payments. Check and Two-Day ACH Payments Check and two-day ACH payments are the primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 in 10 jobs in the city are either directly or indirectly associated … in New York City’s securities industry increased by 2,100 jobs to 182,100. The industry has added jobs in five of the past six years, increasing employment by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari … thousands of city dollars for the defense of former Mayor Richard Thomas' criminal case," said State Comptroller Thomas … for the personal defense of former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas in criminal proceedings, as well as a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonJune 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… explains the reporting requirements for advance refunding bonds. Many school districts are issuing advance refunding bonds this year because the state is changing how it … In a current refunding, the proceeds of the refunding bonds are used currently (immediately) to redeem the old …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the … 2016-17. $58.7 billion of State-Supported debt, as defined in section 67-a of the State Finance Law, an increase of 18.3 … percent since SFY 2016-17. $66.5 billion of debt reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity … (Bargaining Unit CT or 88), collectively referred to as Salary Administration Plan UCC, and were at or above Maximum of their salary grade anytime from April 7, 2016, through March 29, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2024 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions … salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees: Employees … 56 of the Laws of 2023 increased New York State’s minimum wage for those employees in non-governmental positions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… and Community Renewal (DHCR). Our audit focused on the income affidavits submitted for the 2012 calendar year, the … affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised … Village) of the three developments we reviewed. Income verification audits were required for 110 of the selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOversight of Food Service Establishments
… food service establishments to ensure they comply with the State Sanitary Code to prevent or mitigate outbreaks of … Health Protection, is responsible for overseeing New York State’s more than 90,000 food service establishments … for ensuring that those Establishments are adhering to the State Sanitary Code (Code). The Department administers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… clean water and drinking water projects. Source of Funds: Proceeds of revenue bonds issued by EFC Distribution of Funds: The local government in applying for the loan from EFC … from capitalization grant moneys and state matching funds (usually 1/3 to 1/2 of the loan amount for clean water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsMonitoring of Select Programs
… can last as long as 1 year. In some cases, clients have had to resort to nursing home placement. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … sharp increase – of 68% – in child labor law violations in New York in 2022 compared with 2021. The Department is responsible for enforcing New York Labor Laws (Laws). These Laws, which provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-city