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Opinion 89-12
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Construction Contracts -- (propriety of engineer, who intends … specifications and supervising work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 800(5); 8 NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS, … the engineer also is a one-half owner of a construction firm which may bid on the building project presents possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… of the council’s spending priorities. The city still faces many risks and setting aside funds now is wise and should … and stubbornly high inflation. “The city should consider how it funds reserves on an ongoing basis, so it continues to … budget and the accompanying financial plan in the coming weeks.” … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This has led … the unknowns of future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely … results, and modify their budgetary estimates accordingly, when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Opinion 88-68
… would apply to a planning board member whose interest as a neighbor is adverse to the applicant. Similarly, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842.1
… Payroll Bulletin 1842 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the updated AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (Rev. 01/2021), and to provide … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18421-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… Objective Determine whether payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit … to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in … Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction (herein referred to as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-341
… Affected Employees: Judges, Justices and New York City County Clerks in Bargaining Unit 86 who meet the eligibility … 4/1/2019 New 4/1/2024 Court of Appeals Chief Judge $240,800 $265,600 Associate Judge $233,400 $257,500 Appellate Division Presiding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-341-april-2024-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s Boat Basin fund financial operations for the period of … a six-member City Council. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Boat Basin had revenue of approximately $670,000. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… Audit Objective Determine whether East Hampton Union Free School District (District) officials secured user account … certain issues officials raised in their response. … audit school east hampton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… audit was to examine the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to August 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… list details the fundamentals that you should consider when developing or updating your policy. This list is not exhaustive and other elements, … for overnight expenses. For example, some governments do not pay for overnight expenses unless the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-160
… Job Data record only if the employee is returned to the payroll in an eligible bargaining unit. Rows will be inserted … 2C and submit the CSD transaction as appropriate by the payroll cutoff date. NHRP709 Mass Salary Increase Exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-160-april-2010-general-salary-and-location-pay-increases-employeesOpinion 2002-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … with twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of calls of the emergency rescue and first aid squad, as set forth in section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-309
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform campuses of OSC’s automatic … salary. OSC Actions 2021 2% Salary Increase OSC will process the UUP 2021 2% Retroactive Salary Increase for … when the payment is processed. OSC will turn off (not process) the automatic negative adjustment for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-309-2021-salary-increase-psnu-employees-represented-unitedOpinion 90-53
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants (authority to contract out functions of village assessor); (authority to … of their police powers and discretionary functions. (2) An independent contractor may not be compensated for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New … has been only partial. Extraordinary unemployment benefits funded by the federal government as part of broader economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Opinion 89-27
… discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Equal Protection (different contributions for health insurance for newly-elected county supervisors) INSURANCE -- … Code, §89, which, among other things, requires the gross income of "highly compensated employees", who participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Westchester School for Special Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years of age. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) and other school districts pay tuition and fees to WSSC … an employee whose job tasks and responsibilities did not change, and therefore, justify such increases. The employee's … Director spent $4,254 at a Harley Davidson dealer; $1,723 for lodging at the Majestic View Lodge near Zion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/02/westchester-school-special-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… can enter into a grant program contract using a fixed term agreement, a straight multiyear agreement, or a simplified renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplified