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Opinion 89-12
… professional engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the erection of a prefabricated building. You also state … provided by the practitioner or his or her organization for such government body (see also section 29.3[a][4]). While … to prepare specifications to furnish and install equipment for courthouses. The engineer also generally was to supervise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,449 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.5 … 4,900 payments valued at nearly $11.5 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Significant Transactions for January 2015: … program, including $1.5 million each to: Unity House of Troy, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Opinion 89-56
… law or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, for cash incentive payments to employees who identify health … a self-insured health insurance plan. As an incentive for employees to help identify charges made by health care providers for services not rendered, the town proposes to offer any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueOpinion 97-18
… 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for a county sewer district, that is no longer needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the … You ask whether the sale of the real property used for a county sewer district must be approved by a majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1859
… notify agencies of the 2020 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the … Recovery of Taxes OSC has no ability to recover taxes for salary refunds that were originally paid in a prior year. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1859-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… later in life. Recently, the state Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities. He regularly reports on state … dollars. Here are the contract and spending highlights for November 2013: Major Contract Approvals Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water … Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… necessary to ensure compliance with the global cap limit for SFY 2020-21. Pandemic Brings Jump in Medicaid Enrollment … the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest overall and percentage increases in average monthly enrollment since SFY 2014-15. … DOH data, in February 2021, enrollment surpassed 7 million for the first time in the history of the program, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthState Agencies Bulletin No. 1998
… Background To correctly calculate split payroll charges for fiscal year ending 2021-22 and the fiscal year beginning … Operations. The appropriation charges to be used for the following fiscal year-end payroll allocation … will begin Fiscal Year-End activities on March 24, 2022 for the paychecks dated April 7, 2022 (Institution) and April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1998-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Accounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certificationOpinion 90-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… future years. The City’s proposed budget is in compliance with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations The City should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … be lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates This will be effective … SFS will need to be completed before 06/17/2021 in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… City School District’s (District) proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Background The District is … are underbudgeted by approximately $1.5 million and salary and substitute costs will have to be closely … District officials will need to closely monitor salary and substitute fill levels and the related budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… Saratoga [pdf] , Ulster [pdf] and Washington [pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if actions taken by the county’s Child Protective Services (CPS) units were sufficient to reduce child abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5