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Opinion 91-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and … vehicles. Town Law, §§64(1) and (3), respectively, vest in the town board "the general management and control of the … such equipment "shall be used by the town superintendent in such manner and in such places in such towns [sic] as he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Employees Employees meeting the criteria as explained in this bulletin are affected. Summary of Changes To date, … All Federal tax withholding rate changes were effective in the first paycheck of January, 2020. Federal Withholding … 2020 or later. If the NRA employee was first paid wages in 2020 or later or has submitted a new Form W-4 for 2020 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… for low-income New Yorkers ($75 million) and expanded slots for the Summer Youth Employment Program ($57 million). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… DiNapoli said. “There are a lack of forward-thinking strategies, widespread training, and specific and measurable … Help to 2800 Public Entities Responds to Attacks But Lacks Strategies for Preventing Them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… organization for his personal use of an official vehicle in a timely manner. Both audits found lax oversight of … and eliminate questionable spending.” The OTB was formed in 1973 and is owned by 15 participating counties and the … are distributed to the participating municipalities. In the first audit, DiNapoli’s auditors examined the OTB’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… work completed through April 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services … needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); are in need of protection from abuse, neglect, financial … (e.g., health, mental health, aging), and assistance in obtaining benefits to informal money management and court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsOpinion 90-18
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: There is no exception to the competitive bidding requirements of this section based … supplies by a county department of health is subject to the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… insufficient records increase the likelihood that you may inadvertently violate copyright laws by having more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected … Work-Related Clothing Allowance is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 State … implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for … Payments. Affected Employees: Full-time employees in one of the below bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CB CE GA PC T8 TC Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Part-time employees in one of the bargaining units below who meet the eligibility … subject to across-the-board increases, and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The … at a college or school other than a three-semester college in an eligible Bargaining Unit listed above in the Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1854
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … Eligibility Criteria: Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 001-037) and NS positions (Grade … 2020 PEF Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU05 position on the payment effective date; and Has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1854-october-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… deficits in 2018. Four water districts also had deficit fund balances in 2017 ranging from $3,340 to $40,400. The two … Six water districts and one sewer district rely on general fund advances to finance operations, totaling $236,296 as of 2017. Fairgrounds Sewer District had a 2017 deficit fund balance of $39,283 and a general fund advance with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
… The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes … general fund and food service fund as of June 30, 2008. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d) requires municipalities and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District … Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, Wallkill and Wawayanda in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… Findings The Board did not establish compensating controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of … $1,100 and detailed time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not properly authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58State Police Bulletin No. SP-128
… and 18 represented by Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-128-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-451
… CUNY employees who had a health insurance rate change in paychecks dated July 12, 2012 Effective Date(s) … the health insurance rate change that went into effect in the paychecks dated July 12, 2012 should not have become … Health insurance rate adjustments will be processed by OSC in paychecks dated August 9, 2012. The attached chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-451-city-university-new-york-health-insurance-rate-adjustment