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Opinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … the county's code of ethics are not violated, when burial arrangements for public assistance recipients are made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 2000-18
… a village that has established a service award program is included within a joint fire district, the village lacks … for the program to the joint fire district. This is in response to your request for our opinion with respect … fire department. You also state that if the village is included within the joint fire district, the village fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Opinion 2000-14
… LAW §§113, 470; EDUCATION LAW §3109: A school district is not prohibited under Civil Service Law §201(4), or … bargaining between public employers and public employees is provided for by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq.). It is well established that, pursuant to this authority, an item …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Opinion 2001-15
… obligations, rights, and other intangibles (see, e.g., In re Acrylite Plastics Inc ., 144 F Supp 492 [SDNY]; see also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Opinion 2000-7
Whether a fire district board member would have a prohibited interest in a contract with a corporation for snow plowing and lawn maintenance service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Opinion 2000-24
… the provision of a joint service. The term "joint service" is defined as the joint provision of any municipal facility, … in which they are required to perform their duties. It is our opinion that, pursuant to the provisions of article … No. 78-696, unreported). The term "municipal corporation" is defined for purposes of article 5-G, to mean a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24Local Government
… property tax cap Fiscal Stress Monitoring System local government data and resources for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-governmentInformation Technology Governance – Information Technology Governance
The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/information-technology-governanceXI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… submission of unsuccessful bids may be required: If an IFB is used and a bid(s) has been rejected or disqualified, or … with the contract and procurement record. If an RFP is used, only the selected vendor's technical proposal should … in the procurement record submitted to OSC. If an RFP is used and a proposal(s) is rejected or disqualified, or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… board members may have to devote to the audit of claims can render an otherwise strong control only modestly … function. 2 Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a … Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… the Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG). “While the budget is balanced for FY 2024, the city faces challenges in the … cost of asylum seekers, unbudgeted at this time last year, is expected to reach $2.9 billion in FY 2024, larger than the … not there and greater clarity from the federal government is needed to manage the situation. “The delay in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetTravel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… same audit requirements apply to vouchers submitted by all travelers, including members of the governing board and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass … for more information. Process and Document Preparation: Online Agencies After the agency makes a determination that … This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalXIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Office. Agencies are not permitted to allow individual travelers to retain the official records. Each agency must … Office. Agencies are not permitted to allow individual travelers to retain the official records. Supporting … document containing the same information) . As a reminder, travelers entering expense reports directly into SFS should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseAdjustments – Enhanced Reporting
… Learn how to file adjustments to earnings and days worked and how to make adjustments for certain retroactive service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/adjustmentsXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides … moneys were invested, provided, however, the Comptroller is hereby precluded from crediting interest earnings to funds … language authorizing such temporary loans, whichever is later, and interest must be credited or charged from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… (PCIP) establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed. The following table explains if a scenario … requires the creation of a project. Agency Scenario Is a Project Required? Capital Improvements Yes State … PCIP establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededIT Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organizations critical business processes in the event of a disruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/it-contingency-planningPension Payment Options
… about your pension and whether to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , … will stop—there will be no continuing payments to a beneficiary, even if you die soon after retiring. Or you can … pension payment to provide for a possible payment to a beneficiary upon your death. If you are divorced , you may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… capping feature will take effect depending on: Whether you report ERS or PFRS members; and When you began submitting … automatic capping feature is in effect for calendar year 2026 and Retirement Online will automatically notify you when … earnings, shift differential pay, location pay, longevity payments and top of pay grade bonus) from the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limits