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Village of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
Determine whether the Village of Clayton (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for purchases and public works contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/clayton-2021-81.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7-response.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35-response.pdfForm W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments (RS4531)
To update your federal tax withholding, which is the amount of federal income tax withheld from your monthly pension payment, NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries use Form W-4P (RS4531).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4531.pdfOpinion 92-56
… 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon such terms and conditions ... as it shall determine", may pay the town manager a flat monthly fee as an allowance for … manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to chapter 791 of the laws of 1972, may pay its town manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 91-59
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … AD2d 903, 440 NYS2d 703; Uniformed Fire Officers Assoc. v Mutual Aid Association , 82 AD2d 916, 440 NYS2d 706; see also … No. 81-392, p 429). We also recommend that the Association contact the New York State Insurance Department with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 95-20
… relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: Whether a surrogate's court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate filing fees for each … to commence a proceeding for an accounting (subd. 4, para [a]). The fee schedule for each type of petition is set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 91-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. COUNTY CLERK-- Compensation (increase during term of office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … St Comp No 8445 p 55 still represents our views in light of the decision of the Court of Appeals in National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… DiNapoli for highlighting the many great things happening in our city and across the Finger Lakes as well as … nearly 21 percent of the state’s farmland. Tourism also plays a significant role in the region’s economy, drawing … period. Child poverty rates for the region’s counties are near or below the state rate (22.2 percent), however, rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOversight of Food Service Establishments
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health adequately … departments’ oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the State Sanitary Code to prevent … To determine whether the Department of Health adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… at least $500,000 on overtime were: Department of Labor, down nearly 72 percent; Division of Homeland Security, down 67 percent; and the Department of Financial Services, down 65 percent. Generally, state employees who are eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014Opinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH facility. … Employees in certain Security Services Unit (BU21) titles who work at one of the following DOH facilities are … employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-124
… and will be processed in separate paychecks dated 04/26/2023 (Administration Pay Period 1L). OSC will process this … of the reallocated position is entitled to the job rate credit for service in the lower grade. The increment code of … and an increment code reflecting the appropriate job rate credit. If the employee’s combined job rate credit equals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-124-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.3
… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1991.2 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19913-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.3
… processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for … and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allow OMH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular … .00125 and enter the difference owed using Earnings Code AOR, the original Earnings Begin Date, and original Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19883-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… findings with the New York State Police and St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain’s office. In February, the former clerk – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… subway delays, it does not have a comprehensive plan to deal with the long-term causes of service disruptions. The … that it has not developed a full and comprehensive plan to deal with long-term causes of service disruptions. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… sector investments that face significant climate risk. With today’s announcement, the Fund will be divesting its … new goal of investing $40 billion in that program by 2035. With the program, the Fund invests in sustainable investments … its assessments of shale oil and gas, oil sands and coal companies, resulting in restrictions on investment in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-invest