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… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully … Related Audits/Reports of Interest City University of New York - York College: Time and Attendance Practices for … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool

DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff

… lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs … personnel are often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective … and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking place. School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staff

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… a piggy bank for those looking to game the system while drawing a higher salary than the law allows,” Rice said. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scam

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1886

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdc

DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Control weaknesses allowed two administrative employees to receive more than $56,000 in overtime pay without … controls such as performing an annual audit of her records and reports. Town of Henrietta – Financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Opinion 92-51

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (spouses' expenses - spouse of member of IDA) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §856(2): An … an industrial development agency IDA may reimburse members of the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… were not implemented, and one recommendation is no longer applicable. City of Yonkers – Budget Review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 845

… guidelines and procedures for determining if a worker should be treated as an independent contractor or as an … Contractor Status Determination Worksheet should be used in conjunction with Attachments A and C to … the guidelines contained in this Bulletin that the worker should be treated as an independent contractor with respect …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-worker

Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-follow

Shareholders 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-change

Opinion 89-38

… to provide benefits to the beneficiaries of a retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … and public employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38

Calculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting

… In the simplest of terms, to calculate the number of days … of hours worked during the report period ÷ Number of hours in the SWD = Number of days worked to be reported The … personal leave, bereavement leave, holidays or time off in lieu of payment for overtime. If a member has reportable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-worked

Opinion 91-46

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. COUNTY CLERK-- Compensation (increase during term of office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … St Comp No 8445 p 55 still represents our views in light of the decision of the Court of Appeals in National …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46

Opinion 2000-12

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 806: There is no provision in article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq.) … Municipal Law §806, however, a town board may require in its code of ethics that town board members abstain from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12

DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government

… pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … debt to repay the outstanding balance. Report Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead Track state and local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-government

Opinion 97-9

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of … 806: A village board member who has a financial interest in a business which may be negatively impacted by a zoning … by the board should publicly disclose his or her interest in the matter. If the potential negative financial impact of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9