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Opinion 91-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-296
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In addition, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-296-april-2021-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsOpinion 92-27
… No. 79-31, p 5; see also Diehl v Sheehan , 233 AD 258, 251 NYS 254 affd 258 NY 624; Sacks v Neptune Meter Co. , 144 Misc 70, 258 NYS 254 affd 238 AD 82, 263 NYS 462, discussing public policy considerations with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic accounting records were maintained, it received written … Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary-Treasurer’s accounting records. Hold required public hearings on the … in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient accounting records and prepare and file financial reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Purpose To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit … St. Lawrence, Steuben and Warren) did not always act on DCJS photograph notifications. Although an offender’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… established annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises; met these goals; and accurately reported its results to the Department of Economic Development. Background Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law (Law) requires State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOpinion 96-3
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … the trustee individually, or the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, irrespective of whether the … the firm of which the trustee is the primary stockholder, to provide environmental review and planning services, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Opinion 94-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … under General Construction Law, §60-a except that it is not registered as second-class matter, may be designated … circulation; (2) be established and ordinarily printed and distributed at least weekly for at least one year; (3) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were … located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Wilna. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations2019 Annual Audit
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether payments were appropriate and: (i) … from its Financial Management Information System to the Statewide Financial System in April 2018 and processed … $3.85 million. Key Recommendations Take necessary steps to ensure the Board and the TPAs accurately process claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditOpinion 99-6
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … Insofar as here relevant, the term "revenue" is defined as including "taxes" and "moneys" (Local Finance Law, §25.00[a][5]). The term "taxes" is defined as "taxes other than real estate taxes" (Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… Background A recent binding arbitration award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Agency Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… to travel reimbursements, employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective bargaining … The following contains examples of some of the expenses for which employees may be reimbursed. Professional Dues and … Employee Reimbursements Employees may be entitled to the reimbursement of certain expenses according to terms in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overviewMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… that prevailing wage rates were posted, as required. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the Authority … of the prevailing wage law on Authority projects in the New York City area. The Authority could improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency funds, etc. The State Comptroller must ensure compliance with SFL §111 that provides that no money in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 824
… service, paid Military Leave and Sick Leave at Half Pay) or time on Workers' Compensation Leave or Military … or Military Leave or on a Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) receive the full payment amount. Note : For employees on the Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule program, the agency must verify that the Full/Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/824-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 2001-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … -- Powers and Duties (authority to offer rewards) TOWN LAW §176(31); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §91(1): A fire district … property. A fire district, however, may not offer rewards in connection with other matters. 1982 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5