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DiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to improve … to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Safe drinking water is … The state Department of Health DOH should continue to improve how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsMinimum Qualifications - Auditors
… is dedicated to attracting bright, capable individuals who will bring energy and commitment to its auditing … is dedicated to attracting bright capable individuals who will bring energy and commitment to its auditing programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/qualifications-auditorsOpinion 91-59
… by the special act (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 88-71
… CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS … Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(1): … a city may waive the imposition of penalties arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … Guidelines Consider adopting federal lodging, meal, and mileage guidelines as your maximum rates for travel … rates and reimbursement Tell employees to ask for the government rate when making reservations. Allow exceptions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesOpinion 93-12
… member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member … even if board member has provided advance payment to school district. You ask whether a school district may … a conference. You state that the board member would pay to the district, prior to the incurrence of the expense, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Opinion 92-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of … Whether the State Comptrollers approval is required of the countys new sales tax distribution formula …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 88-72
… for the establishment of a town sewer district that would connect with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it … the district so included may be represented at the public hearing on the establishment of the county district (County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… announced the sentencing of Linda Miller 58 of Englewood NJ to six months in jail and five years of probation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newOpinion 92-41
… the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in the district "[t]here are … not be liable for losses incurred by reason of delayed response time due to road obstructions (see Timmons v Harvey … any "public roads, walks, places and avenues" on any island in the town, even though such roads, walks, places and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Opinion 88-61
… is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether … U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes without interest may be … in an envelope postmarked with a date after the last day for the payment of taxes without interest and that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-41
… Unit provide for the payment of Performance Advances and Longevity Payments to eligible RRSU employees. Effective … equivalent on the employee's last annual evaluation date. Longevity Payment Requirements RRSU employees who complete … the Job Rate of the employee’s grade may be eligible for a Longevity Payment. The payment is effective on the first day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-41-october-2009-performance-advances-and-longevityOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2025 Virtual … By attending any of the courses below, you will be added to the Office of Operations email distribution list to receive future communications related to its annual Fall … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conferenceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Purpose To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ. Affected Employees PayServ … To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… earnings code , but do not take member contributions from earnings above the limit. Earnings Period Earnings Limit … and days worked, but do not take member contributions from earnings above the limit. Earnings Period Earnings Limit … NYSLRS employers do not take contributions from member earnings that exceed annual limits However …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a direct impact on their retirement benefits. We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedOpinion 92-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … expenses - spouse of member of IDA) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §856(2): An industrial development agency may not … regional council, and the State Job Development Authority. In several instances, the meeting specifically included a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Opinion 90-26
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Bond Resolution (exceeding maximum cost … Local Finance Law provides, among other things, that if bonds are to be authorized for a specific object or purpose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… in ordered recoveries. My message is clear: If you try to get away with pension fraud, we will find you and hold you responsible. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his continued … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. On October 12, 2016, Eydeler admitted to stealing pension payments from the New York State and … nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of probation and a judgment in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theft