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Opinion 98-1
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … without competitive bidding, pursuant to the authority set forth in General Municipal Law, §99-r. For purposes of … general government services", as provided in section 99-r, then it is our opinion that the county may enter into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… These procurement record requirements help ensure that: Public dollars are being spent appropriately with responsible … of the proposed contractor. Section 8 of the Public Buildings Law provides that all contracts for amounts … constructed or to be constructed must be offered for public bidding and may be awarded to "the lowest responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (Schoharie County) The board did not ensure purchases … the town justice recorded, deposited and disbursed all court money accurately and timely. Candor Fire District – … the board has not developed a multiyear financial and capital plan to address the town’s long-term priorities. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 93-33
… Law, §70-a sets forth certain conditions precedent to a newspaper making a claim for compensation for the … of official notices of political subdivisions. In general, to meet the requirements of General Construction Law, §60(a) … must be entered as second-class matter in order to qualify under those sections (see, gen., US Postal Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Controls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… the appropriate amount of Surcharges to which the State is entitled; and if the Department acquires the names … 2017. Background The Department administers more than 40 State and local taxes and fees, including the Surcharge, … and the Division of State Police. Revenue is also used to fund Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeOpinion 90-48
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … would adversely affect a bidder's ability to carry on his business, the bidder has a cognizable due … of the contract in question after competitive bidding, we do not believe it would be appropriate for this Office to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48DiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… and gives the Executive new latitude to move and spend money outside the formal appropriation process, including … also allows the state to more easily withdraw reserve money and commit it to other purposes. DOB forecasts that … Infrastructure Investment Fund (DIIF) would allow the money to be used for virtually any purpose, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… behalf. For example, the employee’s attorney, a power of attorney (POA), or a court-appointed guardian who has been … for the member, which includes reports from the member’s physicians, hospital records, accident reports and other … Payroll status; Job description (detailed duty statement) including any restricted, light or limited duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2023-F-34) The New York Education Law mandates that all schools ensure that their health education programs … to in-school mental health supports and services for all students. A prior audit report, issued in August 2022, … unemployment insurance to verify eligibility information. All state agencies that receive and process Directory data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education … the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the … Inc., a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-338
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … Ineligible Employees 88 New York City Judicial Staff CT Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023, which … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-338-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increasesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-115
… will be processed in separate paychecks dated 10/27/2021 (Administration Pay Period 14L). Due to the issues surrounding … addition, if the employee has any subsequent time off the payroll, the increment code must be evaluated and if an … from 1001 to 2110. The agency must evaluate the employee’s Payroll Status beginning from the time of reallocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-115-october-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-113
… Services Unit (RRSU) LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees … April 2021 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500. Effective Dates Payment … Sheets to the Payroll Earnings mailbox; please include the Department ID and ‘LLS Correction Sheet’ in the Subject line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-113-april-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1897
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2021 CSEA LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically … Sheets to the Payroll Earnings mailbox; please include the Department ID and ‘LLS Correction Sheet’ in the Subject line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1897-april-2021-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls … Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caroline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … hall rentals, donations, and foreign fire insurance. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Company’s revenues totaled … did not review the Treasurer’s reconciled bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. … a portion of the Town of Newburgh. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $780,000. Key Findings The … moneys were received, did not perform bank reconciliations for the first nine months of 2013 and submitted inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the manager responsible for the unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing … that referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Additionally, ten of the 77 referees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … generally supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… You must have at least five years of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with full … benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 … service, regardless of age), you must retire by the first day of the month following your 70th birthday, even if you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filing