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Opinion 94-10
… the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (human rights commission) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (part-town human … et seq.) governs the establishment and operation of local commissions on human rights. Section 239-o of the … a local commission on human rights at one level of local government does not preclude establishment of a commission at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 2002-8
… by the district and no indebtedness is outstanding to accomplish the purposes of the district, the district may … if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's determination must … was properly formed had no improvements services or debt can be dissolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The defendant callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 94-27
… ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, §§200, 202(2): The cost of a road improvement undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §200 may be … owners. You ask whether a town may assess the cost of a road improvement under Town Law, §200 against both abutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27State Agencies Bulletin No. 2160
… Employees who receive Employer paid and/or Union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified Educational Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2160-educational-assistance-benefits-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 288
… checks dated January 2, 2002 (Administration) and January 10, 2002 (Institution). SEFA Campaign Guidelines Agencies … (Lag) - 12/04/2002 Administration (Current) - 12/18/2002 For Administration Employees who choose to contribute … (Lag) - 12/18/2002 Administration (Current) - 1/1/2003 For Institution employees, the following end dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/288-2002-sefa-campaignControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… using a fee-based secure messaging system through an account created on the Provider’s website. Individuals in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… to Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) prisons for a new offense or parole violation, which … released from prisons to parole supervision under DOCCS jurisdiction also rose. The state’s prison population … in 2020 removed all individuals under the age of 18 from DOCCS prisons to facilities operated by the state Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… – AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – Lapsed Appropriations of this Chapter. The second line is the debit (+). This line … withholdings hyperlink for all invoice lines. Improperly checking or unchecking the box will result in an inaccurate … checks to DTF – Treasury to be deposited to the General Checking Account (GCA), see: Section 3.B – AP Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… GAD, agencies should immediately reconcile any automated FBIC charges to ensure compliance with Grant Regulations. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… agencies of the updated IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2021 and other tax related … Method on an Annual payroll period for income tax withholding purposes. Agency Actions Agencies must notify … guidance on changes to the following areas for 2021: Withholding Rates and Tax Brackets Additional Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021DiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… based in Oneida. They allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… investigation. The case was investigated by First Deputy Inspector General Ivette Morales under the supervision of Inspector General Andrew Sein, Deputy Commissioner/Chief of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… Employees who receive Employer paid and/or Union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified Educational Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has appropriate oversight and adequate controls over the … July 1, 2013 through December 16, 2019. About the Program DHS, an administrative unit of the New York City Department … renovations, and purchases of furnishings or equipment. DHS officials advised us that each project is prioritized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… with instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2020. Affected Employees Employees … provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released … that dream has been unattainable,” DiNapoli said. “The low rate of ownership for Black, Asian, and Hispanic New Yorkers is especially troubling. Housing and mortgage discrimination have prevented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fiscal year-end encumbrances by approximately $974,000 from 2018-19 through 2020-21. When unused appropriated fund … the board increased the real property tax levy by 6.8% from 2017-18 through 2021-22 and levied more taxes than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than … 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State … have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2064
… Employees who receive Employer paid and/or Union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified Educational Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2064-educational-assistance-benefits-2022