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How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… joining, you are covered by certain job-related death and disability benefits. After 1 year of service credit, you are … Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public employment and die prior to your retirement. No longer … Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public employment and die prior to your retirement. No longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … independent contractors or consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… has committed $50 million to a private equity fund managed by Hamilton Lane aimed at supporting small businesses across … Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund II L.P., managed by Hamilton Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 … The fund, managed under the SBIC program established by the US Small Business Administration, will invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… entered into a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” generic TLD (gTLD) and to operate, manage, … domain sales, click-thru fees, advertising sales, and other promotions. The mission of the .nyc gTLD program is to … reports. Does not adequately monitor domain names for words considered to be indecent that were disallowed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records … The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117000 after an audit found she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 90-60
… Law, §109-b. General Municipal Law, §109-b authorizes a "political subdivision", including a county (see General … as amended by L 1983, ch 704, also provides that "[a] political subdivision shall not have the power to enter into … private operator owns, operates and obtains its own third-party financing for the facility, and financing leases under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… quotes, 52 charges totaling $142,684 did not have evidence of verbal or written quotes. The County could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… Recommendations Ensure the IDAs’ actions are consistent with their statutory authorities. Develop policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced that Alayne Bertolino pleaded … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of … Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City Transit: Train On-Time Performance (2014-S-56) … To determine whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… and the Chief’s vacation to a clothing-optional resort in Jamaica with his spouse, Secretary to the Board. $7,239 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163DiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… New York state has one of the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because … for other priorities and programs. “New York state has a history of misusing borrowing to pay for short-term … this capital spending. Over the last 20 years, debt has financed 53.4% of New York state’s capital spending. Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformOpinion 88-56
… -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with district) -- Exceptions … 802(1)(b): A fire district commissioner, who is a salaried employee of a firm doing business with the district, does not … a fire district commissioner who is also a salaried employee of a firm doing business with the district would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… retirement system was able to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and … Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-97
… Purpose To provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions for processing the 2018 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. … To provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-97-2018-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-96
… to indicate the employee’s eligibility for the next performance advance (see OSC Actions section). Control-D … the Approved Salary Rate field. Position and Job do not match – the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on … the projected increment code based on the employee’s next performance advance cycle in the Incr. Code field. Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-96-october-2018-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-95
… Services Unit (RRSU) LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … implemented the 2016-2021 Agreement between the State of New York and DC-37, provides for payment of the 2018-2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-95-october-2018-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-system