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Opinion 94-33
… rules and regulations. We have been asked whether "active life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a … and actually performing service" in the protection of life and property from fire and other emergency (see General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Review Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… to be paid from an invoice. To view your transactions, log in to the Vendor Self-Service Portal in the Statewide Financial System: Log in Don't have an account? For step-by-step online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign in the 2024 calendar year and explain … through the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), allow for continuous giving. This is an effort to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… A Pennsylvania man who stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was … the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. Romero, the Inspector General … States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced. From October 2017 through October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, following near-record-low caseloads in … monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68614 145 percent to 540656 following nearrecordlow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro … To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel Retro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library , Cincinnatus Fire District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In … when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations … activity is properly recorded and reported and that district moneys are safeguarded. Although the board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the … System. The following is a list of voucher fields OSC will change on behalf of an agency if requested, or OSC will change to facilitate payment processing: Handling Code – used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… that received financial benefits. Key Findings For the 10 projects we reviewed the Board appropriately evaluated the … not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we reviewed before approval or verify actual employment results for one of the 10 projects after approval. Obtain sufficient capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… IT asset inventory records or enter into adequate written contracts with all IT service providers. In 2018, the … for necessity and appropriateness, and adequate written contracts are entered into with all IT service providers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s improved revenue … $6.5 billion — if not more — in federal relief, which the New York delegation is working towards, this could result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several … the hamlets of Mastic, Moriches, and Shirley. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system andor electronic data to be recovered as quickly and effectively as possible following an unplanned disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… Exchange Commission Filing The Fund’s notification to the SEC of its intent to urge investors to vote in favor of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the … available for a 30-year term with payments deferred for one year. The Paycheck Protection Program provides small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Belfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… officials: Did not adopt an adequate written reserve fund policy. Did not use the debt reserve, with a balance of … Adopt a more comprehensive written reserve fund policy. Develop a plan to use the funds in the debt reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… whom he never paid. While the victims went unpaid, bank records showed that Decker withdrew funds from the Watershed Operating account at the Saratoga Race Course, Foxwoods MGM, Harrah’s and Turning … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … partnerships; and funds and provides quality services. As of May 1, 2012, OCFS had 3,194 employees. OCFS requires its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… certain employees to file for approval for outside employment. Such employment may not interfere with the employee's job … one shift and the beginning of the next, and charging sick leave at one job while actually working at another. OMH's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2080
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … cards that have been modified must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. Please visit www.sefanys.org to obtain a copy of the authorization card. SEFA Continuous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2080-2023-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign