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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1327
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the first phase of the Summer Seasonal Lifeguard Deficit Reduction … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the first phase of the Summer Seasonal Lifeguard Deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1327-first-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1329
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … Summer seasonal employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to HRY) in the State University Professional Services … with an hourly rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1329-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1330
… payment will be made in a separate check regardless of when it is paid. The separate check will be issued with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1330-april-2014-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans (Report 2011-N-3 ). Background Our initial … State Legislature had extended the right of preference for housing to many more veterans, few actually benefited due … included in our initial audit report Housing Preferences for Veterans Report 2011N3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 98-8
… source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE FINANCE LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political … notification procedures of section 162[4][b] of the State Finance Law. You ask whether a town is required to obtain … advertising requesting submission of sealed bids. State Finance Law, §162 contains provisions relative to "preferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Capital Planning and Maintenance
… means, the Authority relies on federal, State, and other sources of funding. During each of the fiscal years 2012-13, … profitable asset, generating about $2.4 million in toll revenue annually. The Authority uses cash from the Bridge’s … for reconstruction and upgrades, based on its current revenue, it would be unable to afford enough bonding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… fire districts, rather than merely establishing a modified procedure for obtaining an approval necessary to provide such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surcharge revenues to construct housing for enhanced … Whether costs associated with the construction of an addition to an existing building are proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … required to maintain documentation supporting the basis for this determination, and we found such documentation was … requesting the services determine whether: it was feasible for another constituent agency to perform some or all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College … located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the … and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … $6,200. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers … (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Internal Control System Components
… internal control over its operations. The Division of the Budget’s Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Bulletin B-350 requires … if controls fail. The Department does not provide adequate training to unit managers about their internal control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-componentsService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… credit for which you may be eligible. Remember, our staff is available to help you and answer your questions. … Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller What is Service Credit? Service credit is a core component of … Online . Sign in to your account and scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage. (Return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Opinion 2000-2
… issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by village to promote literary, graphic, … agreements with not-for-profit agencies accepting federal funds pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to provide funds, services and facilities to promote progress and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Opinion 2002-2
… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations (Regulations) when … Proctor Art Institute in Utica and the Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington, Delaware. Pratt serves … totaling $3.9 million that were paid to Pratt on behalf of 803 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of … through December 31, 2016. Background Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount … be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires agencies to competitively procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, but shifts … state-funded college aid. Includes a proposed Clean Water Infrastructure Act authorizing $400 million annually over … billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing outyear gaps but shifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversight