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Opinion 89-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … is chargeable only to the area of the town outside of any incorporated villages. VILLAGE LAW, §3-301(2)(a); UNIFORM … permissive referendum. When the office of village justice does not exist, the town justice court for the town in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 93-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining day to celebrate) COUNTY LAW, §206-a; GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §24; MUNICIPAL HOME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 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 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
… is installed and any pertinent licensing information. In addition to hardware and software inventories, local … determine the level of internal controls over that data. In some instances, laws, regulations or a local government’s … or disclosure would be inconvenient but not result in financial loss or damage to public credibility. Examples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by CSEA who meet the eligibility …
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
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … Payment is effective on 11/01/2024 and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option for this payment) in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024.: …
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
… Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Full-time employees in one of the below bargaining units who meet the eligibility … subject to across-the-board increases, and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The … must: Be a full-time employee at any CUNY campus in an eligible Bargaining Unit listed above in the Affected …
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 the District to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of …
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)
… The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, Wallkill and Wawayanda in Orange County. The District, which is governed by a … The Board appropriated $27 million of fund balance in District budgets for the last five years, but only $1.4 …
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)
… totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not … benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58State Police Bulletin No. SP-128
… to Deduction Code 302 . Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by Police … of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in Bargaining Unit 62 represented by New York State Police … gross earnings. Their request also includes an increase in the biweekly cap to $42.50 and the annual cap to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-128-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance