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Opinion 99-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks constitutes a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Stephanie … office after they identified irregularities with finance department collections in August 2013. The audit details how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire … to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class … determine the extent of the fraud. Dieter is due back in court on September 8. “This individual violated the trust of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. (Building Blocks) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/building-blocks-developmental-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-57
… (DOCS) had entered into a series of contracts for the supply of water, the last of which expired as of 1987. The … with the board of water commissioners of any village for a supply of water for the new state prison at Attica, New York, … least in the opinion of the State Attorney General, water supply to "the new State Prison at Attica" could only be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Opinion 91-61
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration … EXECUTIVE LAW, §261; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: The 1% fee on bail deposits imposed by General Municipal Law, §99-m, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… was co-filed by the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement … line. As principal fiduciary of the Connecticut pension funds, that is what I care about.” “We congratulate Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1997.1
… above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These earnings are taxable income, will be … income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19971-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1999.1
… No. 1999.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … the State of New York, DOCCS, CSEA, and PEF allows DOCCS to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … earned at or after 11:00 pm on 01/19/2022 (Administration) due to the difference in the OT rate approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19991-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainSUNY Bulletin No. SU-323.1
… 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-university-new-york/su-3231-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-322.1
… 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-university-new-york/su-3221-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-321.1
… The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, SUNY, and UUP allows specific SUNY providers that … up to 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay. The new overtime rate shall apply to all overtime earned during … regular rate of pay. The overtime factor used by the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for these employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1989.1
… No. 1989.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … CSEA, PEF, NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 (C82) allows OPWDD to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … from overtime earned at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 due to the difference in the OT rate approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19891-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1986.1
… No. 1986.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) allow OMH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … from overtime earned at or after 11:00 pm on 11/03/2021 due to the difference in the OT rate approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19861-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section outlines policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, accountability for some of which is solely or largely the responsibility of … REV. 01/01/2017 … This section outlines policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United … agent investigating the fraudulent scheme. “Stealing money meant to feed students in need is reprehensible,” said … family members. Yet, the kicked back funds were spent by Gardner on international vacations, a leased vehicle and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable. Key … purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. However, the Board could have saved the District … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… are necessary to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy … of Health and Human Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, … federal awards as soon as possible and maximize federal funding. The Division was appropriated a total of $92,317,035 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards