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DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… Corporation has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the … by it,” DiNapoli said. “Because the canal system depends on aging hydraulic structures and includes many other … officials should immediately seek all available funding for infrastructure repair, make sure all inspections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-362
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s … not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in PSNU – BU08 positions who meet the eligibility criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-362-july-2024-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1049
… may be used for affected employees that are to remain on the payroll or are rehired: DPD – Displ Dir Movement of … should be done using normal calculation methods based on the type of transaction; lateral, demotion, etc. Refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1049-information-regarding-processing-layoff-transactions-payservPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… to be used for major repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; improving heating systems, plumbing, and … procured, could have been avoided with better planning, or were not adequately justified by available documentation; … were made without the required Certificates of Completion or independent DHCR final inspections. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department … disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City and covers the period September 1, 2013 to March 31, … or medical reasons. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED is responsible for hearing appeals related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 288
… must be returned to the employee so they can complete a new card or authorize the deduction for the Federated Fund … paycheck. Click the Save button on the toolbar. Changes New employees or employees who wish to start or change a … Federated Fund (SEFA) deduction may do so by completing a new authorization card. A payroll general deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/288-2002-sefa-campaignSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… and necessary. Our audit covers the Authority's two fiscal years ended October 31, 2011. Background The … least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public authority should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Monitoring System was implemented in 2013 to keep the public informed about the factors impacting local … In January, DiNapoli also issued fiscal stress scores for school districts and found 31 school districts in some level … reduced or less predictable revenues, while protecting public health and minimizing cuts to their own workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts totaling $10.6 million. However, … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed to holding bad actors across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the … property report. In the notice, be sure to tell the owner that their property will be reported as abandoned … your report. Include that date in the notice to give the owner a deadline for contacting you. Exemptions to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1803
… Background Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental … whose job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) (effective December 31, 2018), $13.00 for … December 31, 2019). Employees of the State University of New York (SUNY) City University of New York (CUNY) and of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1803-december-2019-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… of the agency to monitor pre-award spending to ensure all charges are appropriate and billable once the GAD is … ID previously created be communicated to OSC to ensure all costs are accounted for on the Grant and ultimately … an SFS Pricing job to bill the previously collected costs. All pre-award projects must be associated to a contract and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsControls Over Revocable Consents
… for consents to other City agencies for review, and holds public hearings regarding the consent. The Office also … was granted (one consent); documenting that notices of public hearings and summaries of the proposed consents were … Record (three consents); documenting that notices of the public hearings were published twice in weekly newspapers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has … City-owned homeless shelters. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2013 through December 16, 2019. About the … City-owned shelters to correct conditions that have built up over many years. Capital investment includes new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-299
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … Employees Tier 6 New York State Education Department and SUNY employees who are members of the ORP are affected. … contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years prior*. * Total salary should include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-299-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planOpinion 2002-8
… of the district, the district may be dissolved, subject to public hearing requirements, if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's … the town board of any town determines it to be in the public interest, the town board, on its own motion after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job … Somewhat smaller gains occurred in the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Five regions lost jobs over the period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyOpinion 93-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … not enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5-G of the General Municipal Law to receive fire protection services on behalf of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6