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DiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… may also pressure its next capital plan, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s capital program is critical to winning riders back to public transportation … just delayed projects. If the MTA covers the shortfall in capital funds by using its operating budget to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingYaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… to December 31, 2012. Background The Yaphank Fire District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 … responsibility to review the claim and determine if it is a proper District expenditure. Because of this procedure, the … examine the claims auditing process for the period January 1 2012 to December 31 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Opinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), 803, 806: A member of a county governing board who also serves on the … implied ..." (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). "Interest" is defined in section 800(3) as a "direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… 31, 2015. Background The Spencer Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated … for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees. In 2014, the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, agencies must select a vendor location. In the Statewide Financial System (SFS), a vendor location is a set of business defaults defined by the vendor. Agencies … When processing payments to a vendor agencies must select a vendor location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… Agreements. Affected Employees Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a … Effective Date(s) Immediately Definitions A “Court Order” is a final decision issued by a federal or state court that … types of settlement agreements, depending on the forum in which the legal claim is pending at the time it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantOpinion 90-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for fuel oil) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: If it is known or may be … Concerning what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil by a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: proof of ownership of … of ownership. How to Prove Entitlement ("Who Can Claim") In New York State, the Surrogate's Court in the county where … or payer of funeral expenses can submit a claim if there is no court-appointed representative. Court-Appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… Agreements. Affected Employees: Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a … Dates: Immediately Definitions A “Court Order” is a final decision issued by a federal or state court that … types of settlement agreements, depending on the forum in which the legal claim is pending at the time it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantOpinion 89-32
… treasurer has a prohibited conflict of interest in a lease pursuant to which the county rents a gravel pit from a … the treasurer does not have a prohibited interest in the lease, the treasurer's interest must be disclosed. You ask … of interest by virtue of the county's renewal of a lease of a gravel pit from a corporation of which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… to adopt "time-bound, quantitative, company-wide" targets for the long-term reduction of GHG emissions, taking into … Climate Agreement , and issue a report in 2018 on any plans to achieve these targets. Corporate emissions data … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 682
… since April 1, 2003 or who move to graded positions in the future. Note : Employees represented by CSEA will be addressed separately in a later bulletin after clarification and direction from the … salaries for affected Management Confidential employees is effective April 1, 2003. Agencies may begin submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/682-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementOpinion 95-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally chartered savings bank) MUNICIPAL FUNDS … "local governments". For this purpose, a local government is defined to include municipal corporations, school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York … York City are not planning any bond issues at this point in time. The planned sales of $2.45 billion include $1.55 … $1.18 billion scheduled for April, of which $1.12 billion is for new money and $65 million for refunding or reoffering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1911
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payments related to … to COVID-19 vaccine activities. To facilitate tracking in the NYS Payroll System (PayServ), new Earnings Codes have … Grade for Overtime Union Designation Flow Controller N/A 6 CSEA Greeter N/A 6 CSEA Observer Observer / First Aid 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1911-processing-payments-activities-related-covid-19-vaccine-effortXI.4.A Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… presumed that the NFP is authorized to submit invoices or vouchers at the end of each month for a pro rata portion of … on the basis that it failed to submit invoices or vouchers during the period prior to final execution of the … contract is approved on November 30th and the NFP submits vouchers for the months of July, August in the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4a-not-profit-prompt-contractingContribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding objectives is the alignment of employer costs with the value of member … generally have higher contribution rates, which results in higher annual costs. For example, if an employer chooses to provide a service-based plan which allows members to retire after a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… raises concerns about the city’s outyear budget gaps at a time of continued uncertainty. New sources of spending and … the missed opportunity to set aside additional monies in its Revenue Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 when … projections. A systematic approach to setting funds aside is critical. “The city has reflected the impact of pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateSUNY Bulletin No. SU-188
… Affected Employees SUNY employees who receive housing that is considered taxable income Effective Date(s) Paychecks … Revenue Code Section 61, employer-provided housing is a taxable benefit to employees. Section 119 (a) of the … Actions Agencies must report the value of the housing in Time Entry using earn code HAS and enter the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-188-new-earnings-code-employer-provided-housingAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … Background The Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Afton, Chenango County. The Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financial