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Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 (2022-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22m1.pdfSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. We also determined...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Department incurs in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19m1.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albany County Probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-33
… district) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (allocating cost of installation of laterals) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and … subdivision in the town. Your inquiry states that "dry sewers", which could be activated at a later date, were … them. In 1983, trunk lines were installed to activate the "dry sewers." The cost of constructing the trunk lines was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Opinion 89-65
… applies. You ask whether a town, without the adoption of a local law, may engage the services of the town attorney's law … As a general rule, if a statute commits a decision to a local legislative body but is silent as to the mode of its … counsel, the board may act by simple resolution and a local law is not required. A contract between the town and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Opinion 88-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission of books and records for audit) FIRE PROTECTION AND … a village has authority to audit or require the audit of the books and records of the incorporated fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 97-3
… taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. As to pre-1995 liens, we note that the transitional provisions of … generally provide that for purposes of the enforcement of pre-1995 liens, the provisions of the applicable general, … interest and penalties thereon. Former section 1094 also authorized villages to waive interest and penalties on unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 95-6
… imposed by town justice with respect to violations of traffic control signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- … in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to State Comptroller … to violations of a suburban town's speed limits and traffic control signals) -- Vehicle and Traffic Violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … retirees across our state who count on that money,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will protect taxpayer … to safeguard the state pension system and work with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to punish those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionDebt Management
… Christian Brass ( [email protected] ) The Debt Management Bureau is responsible for the activities associated with the … obligation bonds and notes of the State of New York. The Bureau approves the terms and conditions of note and bond … Acting through the Securities Coordinating Committee, the Bureau responsible for coordinating the debt issuance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptrollers OSC record retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following criteria: A minimum of … will be freed up upon contract closure. Once OSC has closed a contract, the contract header status on SFS will be “Closed.” No further transactions can be processed against a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… overall strategic direction to the SFS Program and is the final decision-making authority over budget, resource plans, … and Managers, working in consultation with the Steering Committee. The SFS Program Governance Board is comprised of a … COA Governance Workgroup will review, approve, and obtain final sign-off (from OSC and DOB). Approval Path for SFS COA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceTeacher Days Worked Calculator
… Days Worked Calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an academic year (9/1-6/30), particularly if the employee worked only part of the year. Employees must work a total of 150 days to be eligible for a performance advance. Please … Use this calculator to determine the total number of days worked in an academic year 91630 particularly if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/teacher-days-worked-calculatorDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his fathers death to collect his pension and Social Security payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… the number of days worked, first determine the number of hours worked and then divide those hours by the SWD. However, not all situations are that … of days worked by a member, divide the total number of hours worked during the report period by the SWD. Formula: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-payments