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Opinion 93-6
… provide fire protection services (see Village Law, article 10). As a rule, however, towns do not have the power to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Buffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… of our audit was to determine whether certain Service Center field employees and an IT vendor were adequately … from the IT and Plant Departments who work at the Service Center. Ensure that IT Department supervisory personnel … District Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center 2014M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and … DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and Finance's oversight over the program can be … held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… was required to obtain an independent audit, but did not do so. The Company has not filed Form 990 with the IRS since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and other construction-related professional services. F = Repayment to State An agreement outlining a specific payment schedule for the repayment of funds by entities that either have been advanced … This number is displayed in the Contract ID field. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 05/26/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, … in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on public corruption a top priority.” “These individuals … partners to see that public corruption is rooted out at all levels.” Tanski is accused of circumventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a … Key Findings Court personnel did not complete monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. Justice Engle had … to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations and analyses of Court liabilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60State Agencies Bulletin No. 987
… employee’s current grade; and A withhold was not approved by the Division of the Budget. *Continuous service, as used … employees who are in composite positions (identified by Increment Code 2222 ). Employees whose positions were … and were eligible based on the prior grade (identified by Increment Code 0069 ) Change incorrect information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/987-april-2010-management-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-payments-llsOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Report 2019-S-47 ). About the Program Runaway … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/17/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 278
… Purpose To describe new Earns Codes for the Time Entry Panel to report overtime worked due to … the employees in their agency. If the codes are being used for overtime-ineligible employees under a grade 28, a comment … needed in the comments box. If the codes are being used for employees who are grade 28 or higher, a DOB waiver is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/278-tracking-expenditures-related-overtime-worked-due-events-september-11Monitoring of Homeless Data
… data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit covered the period from … populations. In New York, 24 federally funded regional or local planning bodies—Continuums of Care (CoCs)—coordinate … systems but are not required to share this data with OTDA or provide open access to the Local Districts that submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataStart Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … , which on average could replace up to 40 percent of your pre-retirement income. The third source is your personal … Financial experts say you’ll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your lifestyle during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… audited, only two – Elmira and Irondequoit – were able to account for each item tested. The inventories reviewed … proceedings. Some of the items the agencies were unable to account for included biohazard materials, cash, drugs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1178
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 05 with a Pay Basis Code of 21P or CAL … with a Pay Basis Code of 21P Payments will be included in Institution paychecks dated 9/20/12 and Administration … for eligible graded and NS equated to grade employees in Bargaining Unit 05 with a Pay Basis Code of 21P or CAL who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1178-september-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1085
… automatically. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 05 with a Pay Basis Code of 21P or CAL … with a Pay Basis Code of 21P Payments will be included in Institution paychecks dated 9/22/11 and Administration … for eligible graded and NS equated to grade employees in Bargaining Unit 05 with a Pay Basis Code of 21P or CAL who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1085-september-2011-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeHudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… purchasing policies and credit card payments are based on credit card statements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsSodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. Background The Sodus Center Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in … County. The Department, which is affiliated with the Sodus Center Fire District and provides fire protection services to … Sodus Center Fire Department Financial Activities 2016M424 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Other Bulletin No. 58
… using an overpayment earnings code or an AC-230. In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-58-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scf