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… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … aid for a sewer district project may not be included as part of the cost of the district. TOWN LAW, §§81, 220: Under … costs of the park facilities may be included as a part of the expense of sewer district improvements. You also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22

Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects

… 16, 2011. Background The LIRR is a constituent agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and … service between New York City and the suburban counties of Nassau and Suffolk. A "service diversion" takes place when LIRR must close all or a part of a track line for capital projects or maintenance. When …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects

DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the Deputy Comptroller of Local Government & School Accountability. Lois will head … DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-division

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1004

… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC has modified the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for … paid at the straight time rate is not limited. OSC Actions OSC will make the necessary update in PayServ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-york

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1005

… the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for Plan Type “7Y” (ERS) in order to achieve compliance with the pensionable … legislation (Article 22 of the Retirement and Social Security Law) that includes an annual overtime compensation … greater than the employee’s standard rate for additional hours worked beyond those required. Overtime compensation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-york

State Agencies Bulletin No. 286

… is required on educational assistance benefits provided to State employees for undergraduate courses, up to a $5,250 … not qualify the employee for a promotion or transfer to a new trade or business; AND Must maintain or improve current … job skills required by the employer or by Federal or State law to retain the particular job, title or pay rate. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefits

Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official

… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a … of Porcari’s sentence. A status hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2020. “Any public official who lies, cheats, … to serve with transparency, integrity, and respect for the state and all of its people. I thank Comptroller Tom …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-government

Other Bulletin No. 30

… with the exception of the following: Code Description 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular Before Tax Health HIBTSP Special …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-30-april-2016-state-university-construction-fund-scf

Other Bulletin No. 27

… meet the eligibility criteria as follows: Active, Leave With Pay (except Paid Sick Leave) or Leave of Absence … to Workers’ Compensation Leave) Eligible employees with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay (except Paid Sick Leave) or Leave of Absence …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-27-april-2015-state-university-construction-fund-scf

Opinion 92-33

… involving development and implementation of marketing strategies would fall within the professional services … Because the development and implementation of marketing strategies calls for not only specialized skills and … involving development and implementation of marketing strategies, such as preparation and placement of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33

Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)

… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5

Opinion 91-48

… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on occasion, have negated … of judicial conduct (see 22 NYCRR 100), they are held to a high standard of conduct (see Zagoreos , supra ; Tuxedo , …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-321

… are to be processed for all eligible employees. Consistent with the prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, … effective date: and Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation … effective date; and Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-321-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-336

… processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … appropriate Reason code for eligible employees who return from a Leave of Absence (except a Workers’ Compensation … increment code is 0001 after being automatically updated from Increment Code 0003 (the result of an “Unsatisfactory” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-336-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)

… January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has … action to reduce water loss and costs. … City of Little Falls Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214

Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)

… accounts. Key Findings The Executive Committee generally does not provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities because the Treasurer does not provide it with adequate monthly or annual reports. … included in the July monthly report. The Treasurer also does not prepare bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition

… result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, or from the … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services … Covered by Managed Care ( 2017-S-74) Department of Health: Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition