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DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … fundraising revenues and activities – and disbursements for purchasing, claims processing and audit, credit card use, … totaling approximately $388,000 but could not account for 22 million gallons (41 percent) of the water it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-476
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy Out Payment. Affected Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program … To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-476-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOpinion 95-4
… of Gilchrist , 130 Misc 456, 224 NYS 210; see also Paterson v Niagara County Legislature , 59 AD2d 1062, 399 … e.g., County Law, §§210, 215[1], 369[2], 600; see also, Paterson , supra , concerning an investigation into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the … drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … Determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of NY credited Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesOpinion 92-14
… TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW … 20: The chief fiscal officer of a county may refund a deposit made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 89-26
… The Act distinguishes between "municipalities" and "political subdivisions" for purposes of the financial … or other district (General Municipal Law, §800[4]). A "political subdivision" is defined to mean a county, city, … by "local elected officials and/or by local political party officials" of such financial information as is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 2000-20
… express or implied authority for a fire district to donate money to a museum (see Opns St Comp No. 91-19, p 62). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opinion 2004-8
… are authorized to provide a medical, surgical and hospital insurance plan for their officers and employees, and … public corporation that "self-funds" medical, surgical and hospital benefits). Based on section 92-a, we have expressed … fund. Section 6-p authorizes the establishment of an "employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund" by municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8IV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Bond proceeds includes the proceeds of general obligation bonds and short-term notes issued in the form of commercial paper or Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs). Click … Bond proceeds includes the proceeds of general obligation bonds and shortterm notes issued in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsState Agencies Bulletin No. 815
… State University Construction Fund BU96 IOLA (Interest On Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Elected officials and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/815-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete the 2020 audit and has possession of the … and took no action, until our audit, to follow up with the CPA. Ensure the required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94VIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… agency. OSC BSAO is responsible for accurate recording of all operating and appropriated transfer journal entries … amounts for Transfers To and Transfers From must equal. All operating and appropriated transfers require the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the guilty pleas of William Rapfogel former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council and David Cohen also a former executive director of the council
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through … payments, as warranted. Formally assess the conduct of William Davis and determine whether he should be allowed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The surrogate court clerk’s records could not verify that all court-ordered deposits had been properly received and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-759
… Agency Actions: Reporting the Rate Increases To ensure all Job Action requests are submitted for each employee, the … requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the … Job Data page. Reporting Retroactive Adjustment for All Miscellaneous Earnings Increases to miscellaneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-759-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitter-andOpinion 89-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … OFFICERS LAW, §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning … Whether a person who otherwise qualifies for office but is not a citizen of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Mandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… is mandatory for: Employees who work in full-time, permanent 12-month ERS positions. They must also earn at least the New York State’s minimum wage . The date of membership is the date of full-time, permanent appointment. Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipCybersecurity Governance for Local Governments and Schools – Part 2
This webinar will focus on establishing cybersecurity governance through policies and procedures, training, IT contingency planning and other efforts key to cybersecurity risk decision-making.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-governance-part2-102423.pdf