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Opinion 90-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of … to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposal that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27XI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is essential to involve both program and fiscal employees in the process. In cases where a request for proposal includes a provision … and final offer or when agencies are seeking contracts in a single or sole source market, agencies should also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
… Employees All New York State (NYS) employees who enroll in direct deposit, are already enrolled in direct deposit or who change their direct deposit account … Background NYS agencies have experienced an increase in fraudulent direct deposit forms over the past two years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772SUNY Bulletin No. SU-193
… in the same agency, no additional action is required. Note : A CAL employee who works Summer Session and is … professional service positions include: Pay Basis Code: FEE Bargaining Unit: 08 Salary Plan: S08 Earnings Program: FEE Jurisdictional Class: 4 Benefit Program: 08U Newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-193-2013-suny-summer-session-paymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-204
… in the same agency, no additional action is required. Note : A CAL employee who works Summer Session and is … professional service positions include: Pay Basis Code: FEE Bargaining Unit: 08 Salary Plan: S08 Earnings Program: FEE Jurisdictional Class: 4 Benefit Program: 08U Newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-204-2014-suny-summer-session-paymentsOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance … lender against future claims for any unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York State than in comparable states, as noted by DFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryOpinion 97-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … and penalties on taxes levied prior to the dates specified in those sections. You ask whether, pursuant to section 1182 … You state that the tax liens are owned by the village and, in at least some cases, date from the 1930s. For purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South Glens Falls , the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department and a budget review of the City of Yonkers . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Other Bulletin No. 5
… provide for an $800 Salary Increase for eligible employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97. Affected Employees Eligible SUNY Construction Fund employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97 Effective Date(s) 4/5/07 - … 5/2/07, Pay Period Administration 1L Eligibility Employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1603
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash … Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code DH4 (for Hourly employees in PEF or CSEA) or Earnings Code D40 (for employees in PEF). Earnings Begin Date: Appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1603-2017-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… third-party health insurance (TPHI) for pharmacy services in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage, … to prevent TPHI overpayments from occurring. Beginning in 2023, pharmacy services for recipients enrolled in some managed care plans will be covered by FFS; therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… $17,000 from the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing … for the Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment was terminated in 2022. Her final position was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA needs to lay out what is at stake and explain to the public what options it’s considering to close budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. As of Dec. 31, 2021, the administrator had not returned $83,068 (97%) in forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 … aware of the unreturned funds until auditors notified them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… district’s progress with implementing recommendations made in previous audits in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors discovered most of … System has previously designated the school district in “significant fiscal stress” for both 2013-14 and 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of the account will be bonded by a blanket fidelity bond which covers all employees of State agencies. Request a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-822
… (NYSNA) employees. Affected Employees: Employees in one of the below bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Bargaining Agreements authorized by Carmelo Batista, Jr in the 05/30/2024 Memorandum of Agreement between the City … Dates: The 2025 general salary increases will be processed in Institution Pay Period 01C, paychecks dated 04/17/2025. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-822-cuny-2025-3-general-salary-increases-new-york-state-nurseAuburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… Office, including one active bond and 15 active Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. AIDA also had approximately $1.3 million in expenditures, including distributions of $1.27 million for … project goals, including job retention and creation. In addition, AIDA officials did not conduct policy-required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalNiagara County – Golf Course Financial Operations (2015M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Golf Course financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through October 6, 2015. Background Niagara County is located in western New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/26/niagara-county-golf-course-financial-operations-2015m-308Accounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Confidential, Personal and Private Information Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that … (confidential information) should never be entered in any field in SFS that has not been designed to hold confidential information. For example, Business Units should not enter confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-information