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Opinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … police chief and the police sergeant, who is the highest ranking subordinate in the village police department in a … or welfare benefits and employer contributions to pension or annuity funds” (emphasis added). Section 207-m was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 98-24
… on-going services) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits (liability for when fire district accepts on-going … volunteer his or her services on an on-going basis to the officer in command of the company or department to assist the … assist at a fire or other emergency scene. The commanding officer of a fire district, when authorized by the board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… disability and death benefits vary depending on your tier and/or retirement plan coverage. You will find specific … our Publications page . (Return to Top) Your Membership Tier Status When you join the Retirement System, you are … other retirement systems, you are not eligible for tier reinstatement. Your membership in the other system must have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellOpinion 91-11
… its charter to change the term of the county manager from four years, subject to removal only for cause, to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 91-26
… public library engaged a firm in 1988 to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You … understood that the firm retained to prepare the plans and designs might also be engaged to perform services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Pipeline Safety Oversight
… Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance … partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety … injuries, and $77 million in property damage. PHMSA relies on state inspectors as the “first line of defense” to enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 94-18
… or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire … no further action by members of the fire companies is necessary to establish a separately incorporated fire … an exempt volunteer firefighters' benevolent association is a private not-for-profit corporation, a village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18CUNY Bulletin No. CU-744
… Grant Payments, agencies must be in receipt of the CUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the 2022 RF Summer Salaries – … and amounts to be paid prior to submission of the payment. To make the Summer 2022 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payment to eligible employees, agencies must submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-744-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… and appeals to a State agency’s or SUNY campus’s contract award decisions. If a solicitation was improperly awarded, or … and impartial analysis of their concerns with the contract award. Gradual Erosion of Independent Review OSC’s contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… is lapsing on 6/30/2022, agencies will need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… capital assets should be accounted for at historical cost (at estimated historical cost if actual historical cost is not practicably determinable). Cost is defined as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… Objective To determine whether the Department of State (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing the … employers must verify the status of security guards before employment. Additionally, upon completion of a criminal … processes to effectively monitor and review training records, especially for armed security guards classified as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1887
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the 2021 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program. Affected Employees: All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program are … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.511% (0.00511) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1887-2021-paid-family-leave-rate-increaseIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (the terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic internal control activity. It is also a control activity that is not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… audit scope covers the period July 1, 2016 through March 4, 2020 and information provided by the Department through … and to maintain databases of training and school bus accident information. Based on risk and verified complaints, … Department and PTSI. In conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicles, develop and implement policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesSeminars for Local Officials
… We understand that balancing your role as a local government official with your home and work lives is … that finding time in your schedule for essential training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be … and employees. These training sessions take place in a single day and generally incorporate 2-3 different topics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… W-2. The Local Tax Data page determines whether local withholding taxes will be taken from the employee’s … paychecks. The form IT-2104 is the New York Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate for New York State and … but the Local Tax Data page has an additional amount of withholding; Employee’s home address is in New York City but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not … care system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Children … are included in the audit. Full Report https://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-17s30.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansState Agencies Bulletin No. 1833
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing … Tax and Compliance mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs upcoming automatic processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1833-april-2020-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-289
… and Longevity Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … reports will be available for agency review after the payments have been processed. All reports will be sorted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-289-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments