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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement
… United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a shameful move. "I was in Paris to support the … prepare for a low-carbon future. "We know climate change is real. Current warming trends are caused by human actions. … United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a shameful move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-us-withdrawal-paris-agreementOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety … transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus … employees may not be aware of the proper procedures or what to do in the event of an emergency. For example, during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesSeminars for Local Officials
… a local government official with your home and work lives is not an easy task and that finding time in your schedule … training near you. … OSCs Local Official Training Unit is offering a series of virtual seminars for municipal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of actions that must be taken to … with the following criteria are affected: Home Address is not in New York City but Local Tax Data Indicates New York … help validate an employee’s postal code: https://m.usps.com/m/ZipLookupAction?search=address The following Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataCUNY Bulletin No. CU-685
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2020 … but must be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full-time basis. The payments are processed … the agency must take the following action: If the employee is separated from State service in the full-time record, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-685-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2021 rate for the New York State … Tax and Compliance Mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2021 rate for the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (the terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic internal control activity. It is also a control activity that is not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1775
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the PayServ procedural changes … should be entered at the time of hire. If the employee is unable to supply this information at the time of hire, … government issued SSN/TIN or for entering a number that is not government issued into the payroll system per IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1775-required-updates-regarding-employees-government-issued-social-securityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-659
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ codes to be … must be included in the employee’s taxable gross income, is subject to income tax and employment tax withholding, and … for ICR on the Additional Pay page for each employee who is currently receiving imputed income. The ICR amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-659-new-additional-pay-earn-codes-cuny-imputed-incomeOpinion 91-11
… a longer term than presently provided in the city charter is subject to mandatory referendum. You ask whether a … to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory referendum. You indicate that the … council. You also advise that the mayor's term of office is two years. Local governments are authorized to adopt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 91-26
… employ relatives of library officers and employees. This is in reply to your letter concerning a contract between a … recently received voter approval and the library board is now negotiating with the previously selected firm for its … interest in the firm, that the board president's daughter is not a partner in the firm, and that the board president …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Pipeline Safety Oversight
… To determine whether the Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with … … To determine whether the Public Service Commission is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 94-18
… or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire … no further action by members of the fire companies is necessary to establish a separately incorporated fire … an exempt volunteer firefighters' benevolent association is a private not-for-profit corporation, a village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and … and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background OTDA oversees the … administered by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processCosts to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) is reporting its assessable expenses accurately, pursuant to … New York State. Key Findings We found that the Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. The funds … whether the Department of Financial Services Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Opinion 2010-2
… district with a separately elected board of commissioners is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed … to which Town Law, article 13 (§ 210 et seq .) applies, 1 is required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for … in selling unneeded property when competitive bidding is not required by statute, the courts generally have stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Wage Theft Investigations
… To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is efficiently utilizing its resources to undertake and … December 20, 2013. Background The Department's mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed and connect job … to jobs. Its Division of Labor Standards (Division) is committed to safeguarding New York State workers through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsOpinion 98-8
… LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure microfilming services, when available … 162[4][b] of the State Finance Law. You ask whether a town is required to obtain microfilming services from a "preferred … sources". Under that section, preferred source status is accorded to: (1) commodities produced by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2005-5
… to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §207-m: If a village’s … police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, but the benefits under that plan are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract to ensure claims … Program expenses by those amounts. Key Findings OASAS is not effectively monitoring the contract to ensure that … guidelines designed to ensure a reasonable price is paid for services received, and did not obtain prior OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-program