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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
… to encounter extended periods of time when he or she does not serve. Village Law, §4-410 sets forth the reporting … Accordingly, we conclude that although section 4-410 does not specifically refer to acting village justices, it is …
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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Bedford Central School District (District) officials … throughout the two-year audit period, District officials did not submit any claims for reimbursement and as a result, … reimbursement totaling approximately $566,000. The Board did not adopt written policies for Medicaid billing and …
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
… working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must … and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. Special Plan Coverage If you are employed as a regional state park police officer with the New York State Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/retirement-system-membershipRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… police officers and paid firefighters working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are … when their employment begins. This plan (Section 381-b of New York State Retirement and Social Security Law) covers …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Berne , Town of Broadalbin , Lakeview Public … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Berne Town of Broadalbin Lakeview Public …
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