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Opinion 88-49
… the local law did not effectively grant the power of appointment to the village board and, therefore, that the … 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia , 156 Misc 116, 281 NYS 390, affd 246 App Div 803 285 NYS 19; Rappel v Roberts , … recreational programs; and audit the accounts and records of the facilities and employ qualified parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49XII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to … can be easily identified by examining the face of the check. The heading reads: Comptroller State of New York - … . OSC will contact the bank to determine the next step for the payee to take on a case by case basis. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… SLA limited its use of data relevant to noise problems in NYC. As such, there was substantial risk that serious noise … from 2010 to 2015, here: http://osc.state.ny.us/press/docs/nyc-nightlife-noise-complaints-map.pdf Read the report , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actPower of Attorney
… For example, your agent could ask for details about your pension payments, get help completing a loan application or … your NYSLRS retirement benefits (by phone, email or mail) and update your contact information, including your address and phone number. In addition, your agent will be able to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyOpinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … program activities and training programs is eligible for State aid reimbursement when such coordination is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,292 contracts for state agencies … or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOpinion 92-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … within the district) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Repairs (by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(21): A fire district may not … a series of concrete "sidewalks". The "sidewalks" are used by residents and the fire district fire department for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they … and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … (HPD) has not done enough to verify that residents are reporting their true income and are paying the correct … ranging from 5 to 50 percent of the individual’s monthly rent or co-op fees. Under state law, if a household’s income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… (NYEIS). Additionally, local officials said the provider directory was not kept up to date on the NYEIS. As a result, … deliver equitable access. Regularly verify the provider directory is accurate and up to date to ensure it is useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Salary and Fringe rates must be substantiated.) Certified payroll registers Time cards Overtime authorization and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Law. City of Cortland – Non-Contractual (NC) Employees’ Payroll Benefits (Cortland County) Two OSC audits issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-22
… AND DISTRIBUTION -- Public Water Systems (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … utility is not required by Public Service Law, §117 to pay interest on consumer deposits at the rate fixed by the … not required by section 117 of the Public Service Law to pay interest on consumer deposits. Public Service Law, §117 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Opinion 90-16
… with the municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as the result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 88-8
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … INTEREST -- Maintenance Contracts (fire commissioner who is president and stockholder of company servicing district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Opinion 88-36
… is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public funds. Hence, liability exists whether … sheriff or other employee also may be personally liable for loss of public funds caused by misconduct, whether … prohibits the county from ever being made responsible for the acts of the sheriff bars local legislation by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36State Agencies Bulletin No. 1739
… inclusive of any increase. If this is not the case, a new BDA will be needed. OSC will process the M/C 2% Salary … inclusive of any increase. If this is not the case, a new BDA will be needed. OSC will process the M/C 2% Salary … used to calculate the salary. Administration Agencies Only New Hire transactions submitted in Administration Pay Period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1739-april-2019-managementconfidential-mc-2-salary-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-485
… Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flexible Spending 582 CUNY SS/Med Deficiency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-485-retroactive-salary-increases-employees-title-elevatorDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through July for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 11,930 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015