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Opinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Selected Financial Management Practices
… including payroll. In some cases, other State agencies have paid ORDA's bills, including $1.5 million of capital … a competitive basis to the extent possible. Fully document any waivers permitting non-competitive procurements including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local … property taxes and special assessments which are collected with taxes.) Ensure that the service provider complies with statutory requirements and that proper internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… DiNapoli said. “More savings may be possible if it does more to coordinate purchasing among its agencies instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… family shelters every five years. OTDA does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureState Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according … was quickly exposed and they now will be held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Soares for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanAccidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit … The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. The annual benefit is equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS (less any Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/accidental-death-benefitBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… depends on your employees’ years of service, salary and age at the time you become a participating employer. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… over the Agency’s Payment Process Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII, Section 4.B - … Rules and Regulations requires the head of an agency to certify to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there … and filed with the Comptroller. Agencies are required to have proper internal controls over the designation of Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… warrant the School’s payment of the $32,218. The compact does not provide sufficient detail of the activities the … with the contract. Ensure that service contracts have reasonable fee structures based on the measurable value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s procurement processes and internal … The School did not properly control user access rights to the IT system and did not properly establish a disaster … Properly document the analysis and actions taken related to leasing buildings in the official Board record to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… to eligible households with a member that is under the age of six, or is 60 or older, or permanently disabled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-557
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … and Oiler Background The rate increases are pursuant to a Consent Determination entered and filed on July 7, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-557-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-stationary-engineer-senior