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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … relies on nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, to balance its budget. The City could potentially face a … revenue estimates from the Parking Violations Bureau are not realized. Police overtime costs could potentially be over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the … Ensure that bank reconciliations are being completed for all Court bank accounts when monthly bank statements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… which is administered by Empire State Development (ESD). For 2013, the Department's M/WBE program goal was to direct a … and another 10 percent to women-owned businesses, for a combined annual total of 20 percent. Between February … AIW, a registered M/WBE vendor. These purchases were for relatively low dollar amounts; typically under $2,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space and the adequacy of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 through August 22, 2013. … an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million for the acquisition and renovation of its building financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… June 17, 2013. Background The Department is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor … are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for out-of-service violations during our audit period were … Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification that vehicles have been repaired. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s … as the number one US pension fund and the third globally for its work to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … it was authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-33
… Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for … the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Pay Differential is not … the Merit Step payment through the Job Action Request page retroactive to the effective date of payment. Example : An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-33-october-2008-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certainOpinion 98-21
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance … Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 840
… Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for … the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Pay Differential is not … the Merit Step payment through the Job Action Request page retroactive to the effective date of payment. Example : An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/840-october-2008-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain-graded-and-nsOpinion 2000-1
… of misconduct. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the payment by a village of … As a rule, a municipality may not provide legal counsel for a municipal officer or employee who is charged with a … because the defense is considered additional remuneration for services rendered (see Corning , supra ; Security , supra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 89-4
… We note that the term "contract" is defined for purposes of article 18 to include the designation of a … as a depository, paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of the municipality of which he is an … as a depository, paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of a municipality except when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… and seasonal employment figures based on persons on the payroll and the location of business operations. On the other … are reported by businesses and reflect persons on the payroll; they do not include jobs the business may have … In addition, the jobs being counted are non-agricultural payroll jobs and encompass full-time, part-time, temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-26
… Listing) that will list potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions on how … the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Pay Differential is not … One (1) complete year of service at the Job Rate of the salary grade One (1) year of service is defined as 26 pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-26-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-informationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-270
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing payments not processed automatically. Affected … Agreement between CUNY and DC 37 provides for a 1% General Salary Increase and an increase to the Assignment and … eligible employees. Effective Date(s) General Salary Increases will be processed in Pay Period 14C, paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-270-2006-cuny-1-blue-and-white-collar-salary-increase-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 708
… (NPAY779) that will list potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and instructions to add or delete … of 2004 which implemented the negotiated agreement between PEF and the State of New York for 2003-2007 and a GOER side … the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Differential is not reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… record. An employee has only one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are … institution, to debit the account in order to recover any salary to which the employee was not entitled or that was … for recovery of funds, and authorizes the NYS salary payment to be sent to the designated financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryOpinion 91-53
… TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional compensation for additional assigned duties); (additional compensation if … members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in … board member may be appointed deputy supervisor and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Hiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… without affecting their pension. Earnings Limits For all public retirees, earnings are limited if they are … employer is any public employer that paid the retiree a salary or compensation during the last two years before … retirement and the pension was based, in part, on that salary and/or service. Earnings from work for a former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retirees