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Opinion 96-18
… referendum on becoming a city) REFERENDUM -- Advisory (village becoming a city) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102, 4-412, 9-912: Absent an act of the State Legislature, a village may not conduct an advisory referendum on the … Whether a village may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed his community’s … stole from the department. Rose pled guilty before Judge Michael Nolan in Oneida County Court to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… might think of gaming the system. I’d like to thank ADA Bill Andrews for handling this case, and the Albany County … a signatory or account holder, received $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account. Additionally, $14,914 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Over Bank Accounts (2014-S-69) Auditors found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which … including those resulting from accelerating deterioration in certain structural components, authority officials should … Auditors found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and schools. They encompass the … upon management, primarily the chief executive officer (CEO), to create the policies needed to help ensure that … are performed effectively and assets are safeguarded. The CEO in turn relies upon managers and department heads to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State … “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez … and look forward to leading the committee as we guide real estate investments in the years to come.” REAC consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of states experienced unexpected declines in April as most … lower than anticipated," DiNapoli said. "The Division of the Budget has released a Financial Plan that responds to … we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder of the fiscal year. My office will be releasing a detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementXII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures
… Board Accidental Death Benefit, Notice of Decision (EC-23 form). Process and Transaction Preparation: In the … Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Notice of Decision (EC-23 form) or WCB Notice of Award in Death Cases (EC-68 form); a letter of certification from the WCB, stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… Legislation introduced at the request of the State Comptroller that will help ease the financial … for pandemic-related expenses and permitting the repayment of inter-fund advances made for those expenses by the end of the next succeeding fiscal year, rather than the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major … by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and … prospective first quarterly calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following issuers: Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… principal may be spent. Currently, in the Uniform System of Accounts (USA), these trusts are accounted for and … trusts. The statement eliminates the designation of expendable and nonexpendable trust funds and creates new … special revenue fund or a permanent fund. Both of these funds will use the modified accrual basis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… of Management and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS is most dependent on SSBG funding for its preventative services, … services for FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on SSBG funding for Adult Protective Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State … of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Select HighTechnology Projects Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2106
… Recalculations effective 01/01/2023. Affected Employees All eligible salaried (full and part-time), hourly, and per … The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2023 for all eligible employees. OSC Actions OSC will review all employees on Military Stipend Leave on 01/01/2023, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2106-2023-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2201.1
… Recalculations effective 01/01/2024. Affected Employees: All eligible salaried (full and part-time), hourly, and per … The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2024 for all eligible employees. OSC Actions: OSC will review all employees on Military Stipend Leave on 01/01/2024, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22011-2024-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2201
… Recalculations effective 01/01/2024. Affected Employees: All eligible salaried (full and part-time), hourly, and per … The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2024 for all eligible employees. OSC Actions: OSC will review all employees on Military Stipend Leave on 01/01/2024, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2201-2024-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2309
… Recalculations effective 01/01/2025. Affected Employees: All eligible salaried (full and part-time), hourly, and per … The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2025 for all eligible employees. OSC Actions: OSC will review all employees on Military Stipend Leave on 01/01/2025, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2309-2025-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Treatment Program (2014-S-25). Background The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental … teams licensed by OMH and operating throughout the State to provide services for nearly 5,500 recipients. Based … collaborate to deliver integrated services throughout the State. OMH has established certain requirements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance 2014S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-follow