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Opinion 99-14
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks … agreement by a town on behalf of a water district for the removal and retention by the contractor of underground water … the tanks and equipment exchanged as consideration for the removal work constitutes an indirect expenditure for purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Bergen (Town) Supervisor maintained complete and accurate … of $130,000 in payroll expenditures from the Byron-Bergen Library (Library). Key Recommendations Annually … Determine whether the Town of Bergen Town Supervisor maintained complete and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30SUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.2
… employees or professional employees with a college year obligation, one semester shall be equal to six months on … For employees working on an academic or college year basis, Paid Parental Leave cannot be used to bridge a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3422-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullState Police Bulletin No. SP-239
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment and to provide agency instructions for … Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual holiday compensation payment. These payments, including those … agreement. Effective Dates: The 2023 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-239-2023-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… adoptive, or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … must complete the leave within 7 months of the qualifying event. Employees receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental … beginning of a fall semester). Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… based on rate and days to be paid (Earnings Code JXO only) The exchange payment shall be based on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, commended the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest ethical, professional … An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… may be contained in appropriation acts or within bills that are enacted with the budget to implement various provisions of the appropriation acts. These bills are commonly referred to as "Omnibus Article VII language bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… the appropriations included and identify any amounts that should be set aside in the reserve segregation. This new … correct any negative balances in a timely manner. Agencies should use NYKK0264 – Negative Segregation Balance report to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over … terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on it and gift cards cannot expire within the first five … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342
… at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible for Paid Parental Leave if they are eligible to … FEE or FRC Days: As determined above (Earnings Code FRC only) Amount: As determined above (Earnings Codes FEE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-342-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullState Police Bulletin No. SP-234
… Affected Employees: Division of State Police employee in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … 2022 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check in the Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-234-2022-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… competitive bidding scenario for the breakfast items, only to award a second procurement contract to Smart Starts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… review of expense reports can ensure employees are only reimbursed for expenses to which they are entitled. When … sufficient support for charges on invoices and include only allowable costs on invoices. Agencies should communicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) implemented the recommendations made by … to facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. The … barriers to health care. OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… Mechanical ventilation is the use of a device to inflate and deflate a patient’s lungs. Mechanical ventilation … to the Department of Health (Department) to review and recover the overpayments we identified; remind hospitals … time the patient received mechanical ventilation services; and establish payment controls. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… attainable bond rating, Aaa. “The Moody’s announcement is a clear signal to investors that New York is on the right financial path. The rating upgrade is a positive reflection on the steps the Governor and the … pension system as a strength. “The challenge now is to build on the positive steps already taken to establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalGolden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… audit was to examine selected Company financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. … station that is near completion. The Company’s revenue for the 2011 fiscal year totaled approximately $41,500 and … Key Findings The Company did not adequately plan for the construction of the new fire station. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… vouchers and the Board minutes consistently indicate their approvals to pay these claims. However, the Board does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… records after an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $5,000 in … finances.” Stone was arraigned today in Bath Village Court and is due back in court on October 8. The Comptroller’s audit of the Pulteney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds