Search
Opinion 89-9
… of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a … as provided in this section. ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, §1310: Wages of a deceased county employee which remain … should be disposed of under these circumstances. Section 1310 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCPA) authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-41
… first day of the pay period following completion of the required service. For employees with an Increment Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-41-october-2009-performance-advances-and-longevityDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-38
… first day of the pay period following completion of the required service. For employees with an Increment Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-38-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole by pocketing cash deposits instead of depositing them in the clerk’s bank account, according to State Comptroller … accounts to disguise her theft. "Ms. Hart violated the public trust by stealing town fees and will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be … inflation and employee turnover,” DiNapoli said. “School district and municipal officials must exercise fiscal … July 1, 2023, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… compliance with Executive Order 111 requirements for State agencies and public authorities to purchase increasing … more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… the OMB issued administrative Circular A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments to provide guidance to state and local governments in implementing the provisions of … in Section 200.503. Audits generally must be conducted on an annual basis. Recipients that pass through Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she … report here: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/bennington.pdf Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … of the treasurer’s records was performed. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Superstorm Sandy … progress report in April 2012, the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 of its capital security program — safeguarding the … As a result, the MTA had to allocate more of its own money to prevent a halt in construction in capital security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsOpinion 2006-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (use of for lump sum … with the rest of section 6-p, which clearly is limited to payments of the monetary value of leave credit. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 2000-2
… LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by village to promote literary, graphic, dramatic and performing arts) … not-for-profit agencies accepting federal funds pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of … and pay for certain entertainment such as a band to play at a dance, movies or similar events (see, e.g., 26 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-74
… which implemented the 2011-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and the DC37, provides for a salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-74-april-2015-district-council-37-dc37-salary-increaseOversight of Industrial Hemp
… Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements. The audit covered the period April 1, … building materials and biodegradable plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis … actions, authorized institutions of higher education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response-DOH.pdfJustice Court Fund Reporting
The Office of the State Comptroller is replacing the Justice Court Fund Internet Report (JCFIR) with a new Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) application to collect the monthly court activities. Come learn about the new system’s features and how to access and navigate reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-court-fund-reporting-042424.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdf