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Opinion 90-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … 260(1), (2): Although the town board appoints the trustees of a public library, the trustees are empowered to increase … the town board has the authority to increase the number of trustees and if so by what procedure and for what term the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 2010-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a … to Village Law 7730 may be expended to pay that part of the purchase price attributable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Update Vendor Information and Access
… information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC). You have the option … through the Vendor Self-Service Portal, which is a portion of your vendor record that contains information specifying … electronic payments (ACH), email addresses for delivery of purchase orders, and discount terms you wish to offer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ausable Valley Central School District , Frontier … District and the Utica City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … Devices (Erie County) The district reported $195,355 of unexpended surplus fund balance remaining as of June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report … still fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … has in New York state,” said Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, … the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System of her father’s death. Instead, from March 2010 until January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingXII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures
… Prior to processing vouchers for payment, the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Offset Unit is responsible … Business Units should navigate to the payments tab of the voucher within the Statewide Financial System’s (SFS) … by a two-digit number (e.g. OSCOFSET01), the amount of money reflected in the Gross Amount field on that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-accountXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (BSE) standard business process is to … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… by the agency’s Chief Fiscal Officer to OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) Cash Management Unit … to, the following information. A six month analysis of vouchers previously paid by OSC which could have been paid … if it were in existence at the time. For example: Number of vouchers and total dollar value of vendor claims paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare … 2013. In our initial audit, we reviewed a random sample of 245 claims with modifier 59. We identified 13 claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95. The … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, … ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data maintained by covered State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy … highly specialized instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations. In school year 2019-20, … in District 75 facilities/schools. District 75’s network of facilities includes 59 main sites/schools, each with one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… Objective To determine if the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed the findings … with disabilities participate in the work force at a rate of less than half that of people without disabilities, according to the U.S. Census … To determine if the Office of Mental Health OMH has effectively addressed the findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate … About the Program OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836.1
… supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1836. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to … in Executive Agencies who work overtime due to events of the COVID-19 health crisis are affected. Background Pursuant to Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin H-0501 (Revised), agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18361-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19State Police Bulletin No. SP-210
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to … the COVID-19 health crisis. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07, the … The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-210-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 2151
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and Instructions … Time Entry earnings Reporting actions at the beginning of the academic year Teachers not returning in the Fall of 2023 Change in Comp Rate Codes Transfers between agencies … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and Instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2151-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of Directors (Board) adhered to its bylaws. Audit Results … to its bylaws. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. LDC officials agreed with our findings. … the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation TFLDC Board of Directors Board adhered to its bylaws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) and officials effectively managed the … and the unrestricted net position declining to a deficit of $97,470 at the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year (FY). The Board and officials did … the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors Board and officials effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… whether the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activities and … operations. Specifically: Mandated annual audits of the District’s financial or length of service award program (LOSAP) records have not been … Determine whether the Montauk Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board monitored financial activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117