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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… industries, food manufacturing and agriculture."” "For those of us who live, work, or own a business in the … Lakes residents and businesses has positioned the region for future success through our unmatched natural resources … Mayor Ellen Polimeni. "My thanks to Comptroller DiNapoli for highlighting the many great things happening in our city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 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-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 92-56
… -- Compensation (payment of flat monthly allowance for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND … a town from providing compensation, in addition to salary, to its officers and employees if the additional … security contributions and computation of final average salary for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 92-13
… town clerk to four years. Town Law, §24 provides generally for two year terms of office for the town supervisor, town councilmen and town clerk. … the courts have also upheld local laws which fixed minimum salary schedules for separate city departments ( Petition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… direct or indirect in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used in … (cf. General Municipal Law, §800[3], defining "interest" for purposes of General Municipal Law, article 18) or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allows … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19961-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at … Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), the New York State Correctional Officers and Police … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information: These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19911-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.1
… of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information: These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19881-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… impacted their ability to provide required services. Of the 2,683 required sessions, therapists documented 605 as … not document another 506 sessions. As a result, 41 percent of the required services may not have been received. Two of the 15 therapists did not schedule makeup sessions, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget (DOB), Business Units should indicate the … B-1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget DOB Business Units should indicate the approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… at the end of 2019, and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records make it difficult for officials to accurately assess the City’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an … costs totaled $69.8 billion (comprising $27.4 billion in fee-for-service health care payments and $42.4 billion in managed care premium payments). The Affordable Care Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… (GWBBS) that could impede access to these terminals. For example: The GWBBS and the closest MTA subway station at … was an inclined pathway that lacks automatic doors for mobility-impaired individuals. Moreover, gates on the … the Department of Justice issued a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actThe Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses reported on Kelberman’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program … is to provide state-of-the-art programs and services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and … three and five years of age. Kelberman is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… provided, Information technology (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network … assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were used for appropriate purposes or establish adequate controls to … provided information technology IT assets were accessed for appropriate purposes and IT controls over BOCES network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and the use of kitchen ovens and … agency. Its Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with … municipal service system, which is then forwarded to HPD for its response. HPD considers a heat and hot water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsOpinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … §103: A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts … asked whether the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10