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Opinion 88-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits … Law, §207-a provides that any paid fireman who is injured in the performance of his duties shall be paid the full … allowance or a retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance pursuant to the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27XIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… York or a state agency in the title of the account. Cash Advance Checking Accounts Agencies must use one consolidated … account for this purpose should close all existing cash advance checking accounts and establish one cash advance checking account entitled "AGENCY ADVANCE ACCOUNT". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing … summonses for unsafe conditions that appeared to mirror what auditors found at some sites, indicating that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyCorporate Governance
… proposals at companies’ annual meetings; Supporting public policies that promote the overall stability, … meetings for each of the domestic companies in the Fund’s public equity portfolio, as well as those of select non-U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceTerms of Service
… WELCOME The New York State Office of the State Comptroller ("OSC") welcomes all Users to the … provides these Services subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"). The TOS may be updated by OSC from time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Fixed Assets (2019M-103) The district does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and … a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Department of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… on the overpayments identified, DOL assessed $1,852,169 in penalties to claimants who made false statements or … not entitled. We also worked with DOL to offset $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in overpayments owed by State employees and identify an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Overview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement … this presentation is not intended to be a substitute for New York law or the rules and regulations governing NYSLRS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewTravel Advisory No. 3
… Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel Manual. The key updates are as … in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this Travel Manual. … carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase date of the ticket(s). Updates to the OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateClark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… policy as required by GML. The District has been using a credit union for the deposit and temporary investment of District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… (Board) appropriately managed the Sagaponack Common School District’s (District’s) fund balance. Key Findings … in the District’s response letter. … Sagaponack Common School District Fund Balance Management 2018M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Lansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)
… from the Town of Lansing and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … Recommendations Use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80Washington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… June 30, 2013. Background Washington County is located in the eastern part of New York and has a population of … officials established a fiscal management policy in February 2012 providing guidance over the collecting, … depositing and safeguarding of cash receipts received in the civil office. We also determined that various control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… in the municipality, we will send an invoice and billing statement to the CFO for the amount due the State (includes … to pay the village and we will send the village a separate statement. JCF will send a copy of the distribution summary … to each justice. Upon receipt of the invoice and billing statement, the municipality must make payment of money owed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programAndover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… officials improperly restricted nearly $1.2 million in a debt reserve in the debt service fund from 2014-15 through 2016-17, which … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… of January 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. Background The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the period July 1, 2015 through March … when compared to the potential costs which could be paid from the reserve. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … revenues and appropriations and carefully monitor budgets to prevent the recurrence of annual operating deficits. Review and revise the procurement policy to address the use of competition when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390State Police Bulletin No. SP-40
… To notify the Division of State Police of the procedures for processing Productivity Bonus payments. Affected … check dated June 20, 2001. There will be no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria Effective April 1, … Information Effective pay period 4 Lag, payments for year 2000 may be processed through the Time Entry panel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-40-2000-and-2001-productivity-bonus-payments-employees-represented-policeSouth Jefferson Central School District – Community Services (2016M-343)
… reimburses the District for all Program expenditures paid from other funds. Establish clear guidelines to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/south-jefferson-central-school-district-community-services-2016m-343