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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… and Local Employees Retirement System. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For access to state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overCUNY Bulletin No. CU-561
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the December 2016 Uniform Allowance Payment … Agreement, as extended by the Memorandum of Agreement for Successor Agreements, between The City University of New … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-561-december-2016-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1019
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2011 calendar year. Affected Employees All employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1019-2011-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… to promote travel, tourism, and business investment. In support of these programs, ESD awarded a contract in December 2011 to BBDO USA LLC (BBDO) for an amount not to exceed $50 million, as its … on its face. Neither of these Offices was responsible for determining whether the contract was the most appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today … to MWBEs is being done by those subcontractors, and increases the potential for fraud. DiNapoli recommended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of increases to Judicial Longevity Payments paid in April 2008 … the State and various bargaining units and legislation for unrepresented employees in the Unified Court System, … Record #, Employee Name, Earn Code ( JLO ), Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-138
… authorize the continuation of this payment and an increase in the annual earnings amount. Payment Provisions … that are calculated based on an employee’s additional salary factors such as overtime ( OTD ) and holiday ( HPA ) … Code ( SOS – Senior Officer Differential Series), Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-138-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-sos-differentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1535
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with … regular annual contribution amount will remain at $18,000 for 2017. An additional deferment is available to employees … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $24,000 in 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1535-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … that in order to transfer her membership from the New York State and Local Retirement System to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 91-59
… member of association to receive benefits); (use of money for retirement and death benefits) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … exempt firemen and their families. Thus, the only purpose for which the Association may expend foreign fire insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 91-44
… term "compensation" generally connotes both the salary and fringe benefits of a municipal officer and employee (see, … fire district officers ..." encompasses both salaries and fringe benefits ( id .). Since there is nothing in section … the prohibition in that provision covers both salary and fringe benefits, including health insurance coverage (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Opinion 91-3
… is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St Comp No. … p 25, regarding the liability of a highway superintendent for his personal use of highway equipment). The board, … improper use of town equipment and property, such as use for private purposes. Further, a requirement that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 96-21
… a specified maximum amount annually to provide services for the district. The establishment of the town beach erosion … under then existing law because the petition did not ask for a capital improvement whose cost would be financed by the … or alleviate damage resulting therefrom, and to contract for or to construct such jetties, groins, fills, bulkheads or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 2004-5
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (annuities for volunteer firefighters) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: … tax monies may not be expended to purchase annuities for the benefit of members of a volunteer fire company. You … insurance tax monies may be expended to purchase annuities for the benefit of members of a volunteer fire company. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Opinion 94-22
… Association (contract for services with) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Custody of (turning over to not-for-profit … association, however, may be the recipient of district funds paid as fair and adequate consideration pursuant to a … for in the books and records of the municipality ... These funds may be paid out for district purposes in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… (HOME) to ensure they meet requirements, and whether HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner … from April 2017 through June 2022. About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to … and increase homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017
… on March 15, 2021. Immediately after cutover, all requests for assistance will be routed through the PayServ92Support … date March 25, 2021. Refer to the 2020-2021 Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File Availability for additional information. Effective Dates The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover … we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and compromises … York Hill on the Upper East Side. They held six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three … to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been … its records to Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the not-for-profit group designated by federal and state law for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilitySUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… automatic processing of the December 2021 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-state