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Opinion 98-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers … and, whenever possible, provide fixed-route transportation on its fleet of buses. Where appropriate, the authority would … Governor, from the New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, at whose request the bill was introduced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1Opinion 2000-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service … FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Opinion 90-60
… to be borne by the municipal taxpayers" and offer "greater opportunities for private and revenue financing" (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… Statement: State agencies must appropriately classify workers as either employees or independent contractors so the workers are properly taxed. The Internal Revenue Service’s … circumstances that apply to a group of similarly situated workers, then Business Units may make and document one worker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeOpinion 89-32
… Stock Ownership (county treasurer as stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), (3)(d), 801: Although the issuance … literally constitute a power or duty enumerated in General Municipal Law, §801, a court might find that a county … under either the original lease or the renewal. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and … period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The City of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has … City of Amsterdam Records and Reports 2013M266 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266CUNY Bulletin No. CU-276
… below who receive a paycheck or direct deposit advice statement dated November 22, 2006 and who did not have the … and the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice statement. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-276-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1247
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of … rates have been increased. Note : Item B-300 and B-300A present information for specific unions/bargaining units. The … To notify agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1247-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1326
… agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee … agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in maintenance rates for employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1326-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1155
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of … rates have been increased. Note : Item B-300 and B-300A present information for specific unions/bargaining units. The … To notify agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1155-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1196
… by any State agency. The employee is due any regular and/or lump sum payments that are equal to or exceed the … as described in Payroll Bulletin 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks) was … as a tool for agencies to identify outstanding checks and take appropriate action. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1196-schedule-submitting-2012-returned-checksDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… notified OSC that OSC must begin to provide the date of birth (DOB) of each employee electing to join the Optional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to a local bank account for use by the agency. As of December 31, 2014, the Department was authorized to have three advance … account to more appropriate levels based on analysis of historical usage, current business practices and anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three … initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial … State Education Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
Software Management 2015MR3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is … supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount and price as ordered prior to payment. We … them to see if they were properly supported and audited in a timely manner. All of the 45 claims tested were audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… The Skaneateles Central School District is located in the Towns of Sennett, Niles and Owasco in Cayuga County and the Towns of Skaneateles, Marcellus and … of the 2014-15 fiscal year. The District routinely relied on transactions that have not been recorded by the bank or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… staying within the statutory limit. Three of 5 reserve funds were overfunded and potentially unnecessary. District … trends or other identified analysis and use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-and