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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… (Authority) was created in 1968 with the enactment of Title 12 of the Public Authorities Law to address … expenditures. Also, on October 9, 2007, the New York State Attorney General issued Opinion 2007-F4, which pertained to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and stated that the legality of LIPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Changes to the provisions of State Finance Law 179-f effective April … 1, 2017 require the payment of prompt payment interest to certain small businesses on invoices not paid within 15 days. This … Changes to the provisions of State Finance Law 179f effective April 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityOpinion 89-44
… COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (reporting requirements for acting village justices) VILLAGE LAW, §§3-301(2)(a), … whether or not they received moneys during the month for which they are reporting. You ask if acting village … Justice Court Fund of the Office of the State Comptroller for those months during which they did not preside as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44CUNY Bulletin No. CU-771
… TL, TM, TO, TP, TR, TU, TX, U3, U6 who also reside in one of the following zip codes: New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn … : The Zip Code criteria is only applicable to members of District Council 37. Background: Pursuant to Internal … are considered taxable income. Therefore, the value of this benefit will be added to the employee’s taxable gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-771-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-747
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2022 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees The … wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2022 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates Effective as of paycheck dated November 3, 2022 (Institution). OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-747-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesBedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… and educational affairs, including adopting policies. The Assistant Superintendent for Business (Assistant … for therapeutic services such as physical, speech and occupational therapy provided to 658 students with IEPs, 110 of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… that non-payroll disbursements were adequately supported, for valid District purposes and properly audited and … such as equipment, supplies and contractual services for capital projects. District officials are responsible for overseeing and approving these disbursements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45CUNY Bulletin No. CU-514
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-514-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andRetirement System Membership – Regional State Park Police Plan
… paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement … of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation, coverage in this special plan is automatic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/retirement-system-membershipRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… - Paying Retainage . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is … order associated to the contract (see Section 12.D - Closing Contracts of this Chapter), agencies are encouraged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageSUNY Bulletin No. SU-265
… in Bargaining Unit 08 with the following Pay Basis Codes: 21P , ANN , BIW , CAL , CYF and CYP Background Pursuant to the MOU Side Letter dated … Payments. Effective Date(s) Payments that include both the Fall and Spring semesters may be made beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-265-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2018Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… Purpose The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains and inspects its Event Recorder System (ERS) and whether it … The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road maintains and inspects its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-478
… York Health Insurance Plan should be directed to Yvonne Rodriguez at (646) 313-8231. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-478-changes-taxation-imputed-incomeDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful … political spending by its portfolio companies. Over the past year, the $176.2 billion Fund filed shareholder … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing … and reports. In addition, collections for clerk fees and real property taxes were not physically secured prior to … did not adopt financial policies and procedures addressing cash receipts and disbursements, procurement, or claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Assertive Community Treatment Program
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider teams are complying with … health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for adults receiving treatment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately … and proper care for seized dogs but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 2001-10
… TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to require certification or verification of claims) TOWN LAW … by town board resolution. You ask whether a town must require vendors to certify claims submitted for payment for … p 46). In so doing, the town board or town comptroller may require any person presenting the claim to be sworn before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10