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Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s9.pdfExamination of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments 2
This is the second in a series of reports that will be issued to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) regarding our examination of NYS SSP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-01-09b.pdfSmall Estates Affidavit (S.C.P.A. Section 1310)
If the account owner is deceased and there was no estate representative appointed by the courts, the surviving spouse or child of the deceased or the unreimburs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/small-estates-affidavit.pdfHDT (Magtape) File Layout
The Unclaimed Funds record layout within an HDT text file should have a length of 384 characters. Please note that although this format is acceptable, we do not
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/hdt-magtape-file-layout.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies information regarding the outreach and … Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies information regarding the outreach and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksExamination of Travel Expenses
… continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not … at more than one location, the employee’s official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open … prior approval authority the following contracts and categories: State authority hospital contracts Contracts for … Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyPrivacy and Links Policy
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy … The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy when you access our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … recovery for adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness; to support children and families in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring … Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees the nation’s … Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Samaritan Village, Inc. - Chemical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … prior county board approval (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10, 23[2][f], 24[2][b]; cf . County Law, §408; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 2000-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to be filed with the State Comptroller a certified copy of each determination or order establishing or extending a … a resolution approving the establishment or extension of a town special district under Town Law is required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… Justice Services (Division). The Division compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary … City. The Division reported a statewide total of 720 hate crime incidents for calendar year 2012, including 374 … of, or corresponding action plan for, the bias-related crime data that was collected. Thus, such data was not used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready … pension will be there for you. Your retirement benefit is only one part of a good financial plan. Whether you are new to public service or are close to retirement, it is never too early or too late to develop a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 2001-1
… overtime compensation in excess of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum requirements) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … a village, pursuant to General Municipal Law §90, may pay an individual who is subject to the maximum hour/minimum overtime wage … Whether a village may pay an individual who is subject to the maximum hourminimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Opinion 2007-5
… Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements for transfer in … REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for transfer of monies from capital reserve fund in county) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-c: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Opinion 90-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of … Whether the compensation referred to in section 55083 is limited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44SUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… benefits. Workers’ Compensation-related benefits are the statutory Workers’ Compensation benefit and any … IRS regulations, workers’ compensation-related benefits are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Workers’ … for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014, totaling $12.5 million, to in part conduct a Methadone to Abstinence Residential … current system and report that they have already begun in-house consideration of alternative program funding methods, … years, and then only incrementally. In the meantime, the agency’s ability to properly oversee the fiscal aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incOpinion 90-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- … is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the issuance of obligations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64