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Opinion 2006-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … LAW §802(1)(b): When a town board member has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the … member’s interest, however, would have to be disclosed in accordance with General Municipal Law §803. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11XII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… to vendors and payees. Business Units play a vital role in helping New York State comply with these IRS requirements … IRS Business Units must consider the following information in determining if a payment is subject to IRS reporting. What … to reporting include the following types of payments in aggregate amounts of $600 or more during a single calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsProtect Yourself from Scams
… Your retirement account can be an attractive target for scammers who continue to find new ways to try to impersonate government agencies, such as NYSLRS or the Social Security … website and avoid using search engines to find a link for the login page. AI: A New Tool for Scams You should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scamsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students … Background DASA took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students … To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… by sufficient documentation. Officials: Used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2021M-171)
… employee separation payments. Officials did not adhere to contract terms for separation payments or obtain Board of … or inaccurate. Key Recommendations Ensure all contract provisions are followed and all requirements are met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/01/28/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-separation-payments-2021mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2374
… automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units with an increment code of … effective October 2025 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, and $4,500. Effective … Dates: The October 2025 LLS Payment will be processed in separate paychecks in the check dates listed below. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2374-october-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-145
… Rate of the reallocated position was automatically updated from 0001 to 2025. The increment code of an employee … of the reallocated position will be automatically updated from 1001 to 2510. The agency must evaluate the employee’s Payroll Status beginning from the time of reallocation through the date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-145-october-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationOpinion 88-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and … and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a self-insured plan operated jointly by the city for which the authority was established and the county in which the city is located. The question arises because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the investigation by … Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council … Center. The State Comptroller's Office audited Russell in 2012 and found she used $250,400 for inappropriate or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 … OUF began mailing checks for newly reported accounts of $250 or less to eligible individuals. To further assist … online claiming system or by calling 1-800-221-9311. A map of unclaimed funds owed to New Yorkers by county and region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire … and the New York State Police for their partnership in holding her accountable.” Carville said, “The Oneida … New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in bringing the defendant to justice. This reprehensible act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000State Agencies Bulletin No. 2111
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … changes to the Fiscal Year 2022 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 23, 2023, until the April 6, 2023, … changes to the Fiscal Year 2022 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 30, 2023, until the April 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2111-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2203
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … changes to the Fiscal Year 2023 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 21, 2024 until the April 4, 2024 … changes to the Fiscal Year 2023 Department Budget Table USA rows on or after March 28, 2024 until the April 10, 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2203-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… Havens, the former Treasurer of the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty to felony theft of nearly … MacBride and Sheriff Cirencione for their partnerships in rooting out fraud.” “Today marks an important step in moving forward for the Citizens Hose Company,” Cirencione …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kTravel Advisory No. 4
… to coincide with the SFS Summer Release scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017. To prepare for implementation, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsArkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… the Treasurer did not: Deposit revenues totaling $5,191 in a Company bank account within three days of receipt, as … transactions included 40 deposits totaling $20,272 in the receipt book and eight disbursements totaling $1,256. … not ensure that all revenues were deposited or deposited in a timely manner and that revenues and disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 1719
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … should not make any changes to the Department Budget Table USA on or after March 21, 2019 until the April 3, 2019 … should not make any changes to the Department Budget Table USA on or after March 28, 2019 until the April 11, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1719-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-position