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Opinion 91-12
… ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or the fire company. General … For purposes of section 204-a, the term "fire company" is defined to include a volunteer fire company of a county, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help … an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urging New Yorks leaders to take steps that can help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… any personal services which include income earned while teaching, studying, and training, independent personal … this program. This report will display Company, Dept ID, NYS Employee ID number, and the Form 8233 Effective Date. … Services, Dependent Personal Services, Studying/Training, Teaching). Treaty ID – TIAS (may or may not have additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyElevator Safety
… that are subject to the New York City Administrative Code, Building Code, and the Rules of the City of New York. DOB is … elevators are tested, and monitors the results. The Building Code requires elevators under DOB’s jurisdiction to … inspectors and tests are performed by inspectors hired by building owners. DOB has authorized the New York City Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… Equipment costing $1,000 or more must be tagged and the tag number recorded in FAM. When equipment is disposed of, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentFinancial Condition and Outlook
… School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about 8,000 faculty and staff and is the fourth largest employer in Brooklyn. It reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, upon being contacted, a tenant states that service has been restored or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… than 13,250 signalized intersections, and over 315,000 street lights. This includes conducting traffic control … 34 studies taking more than 1 year to complete. We visited 17 intersections where DOT recommended improvements and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… cosmetology, culinary, and vehicle maintenance. High school students involved in CTE are more engaged and … non-profit entity that represents State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for students who have completed … talent shortages affect their ability to meet customer demand. The Department’s CTE Office is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-382
… OSC will run a program after the last check of the calendar year has confirmed that will identify all employees … Page with a Form 8233 Effective Date less than or equal to December 1 st of the current calendar year. OSC will take the … advantage of an available tax treaty. On December 1, 2025, OSC will release a Control-D report Expiring Form 8233 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-382-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please note, … they enroll in direct deposit via NYSPO. If they wish to change their opt in/opt out options, they will need to submit the account enrollment into NYSPO first and then change their desired opt in/opt out option. See the Go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections are being processed? … convenience. The governing board may authorize a service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether … the cost of providing the service or charge a service fee to the cardholder. (The law limits the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Greenburgh Central School District , Greenville Central School District and the LaFargeville … for the future use of any of the district’s six reserves. Greenville Central School District – Information Technology … Central School District Greenburgh Central School District Greenville Central School District and the LaFargeville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… Fund (Fund) reached agreements with six major corporations to voluntarily disclose their political spending, New York … DiNapoli said. “I believe shareholders have the right to know where their money is being spent. I applaud J. M. Smucker Co. for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending. Transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Corning City School District , East Moriches Union Free School District and the Merrick Union Free School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it … but the district chose not to do so. East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (Suffolk County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-323
… December 20, 2007 Background Existing Action/Reason codes for the Action of PAY and Additional Pay earn codes were not … and several new Additional Pay earn codes begin with “C” for “CUNY” and are easily accessible in the PayServ drop down … new Action/Reason codes and/or Additional Pay earn codes for transactions effective 12/20/07. No changes will be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-323-new-actionreason-codes-and-additional-pay-earn-codes-cunyTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… Town Board (Board) effectively manage the general and highway fund balances? Audit Period December 31, 2021 – April … being withheld from productive use. The Town’s general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in fund balance as … 2024 ($8 million in the general fund and $300,000 in the highway fund). Appropriations in the Town’s 2025 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling … an automatic defibrillator (AED) without obtaining quotes in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy or … C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53