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Local Government Ethics
… / S.5548 (Biaggi) – Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting municipal … the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics to include nepotism. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsTown of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials were … 1, 2014 through October 21, 2015. Background The Town of Busti is located in Chautauqua County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Town of Plymouth – Board Oversight (2016M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected Town activities, including personal, private and … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Boards oversight of selected Town activities including personal private and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-plymouth-board-oversight-2016m-190State Agencies Bulletin No. 1705
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2019 salary increases for members of the Legislature, the Comptroller, and the … To provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1 2019 salary increases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1705-january-1-2019-salary-increases-members-legislature-and-certain-electedPlacement Agent Ban
… Signed into law on August 21, 2018 as Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2018 – A.3137 (Abbate) / S.4761 (Golden) – Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents, paid intermediaries and registered … Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents paid intermediaries and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banEmployer's Guide
… The Employers Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRSs participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employers-guideGreece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the Greece Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and … in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… its Supported Housing Program contract with the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … Light, to locate apartments and negotiate leases on behalf of clients, help the clients move into their apartments, and … services. Sky Light is authorized to service a maximum of 90 clients at an annual cost of $1.3 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programTravel Card Transactions
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card transactions at the Department of … The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsRetirement Contribution Borrowing Limits
… Signed into law on September 12, 2017 as Chapter 303 of the Laws of 2017 – A.8093 (Abbate) / S.6391 (Golden) – Establishes a cap on the amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow … Establishes a cap on the amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/retirement-contribution-borrowing-limits2015 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers’ compensation payment … The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers compensation payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if: (i) Unemployment … payment requests and payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … action and recouped overpayments based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-794
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Plumbers and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-794-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-plumbers-and-thermostatCUNY Bulletin No. CU-808
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Carpenter and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-808-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-carpenter-and-supervisorResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) have effectively enforced the New York … the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1155
… Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A (effective March 29, 2012), maintenance rates have been increased. Note : Item B-300 and B-300A present information for specific … The Division of Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and Item B-300A (effective March 29, 2012) are available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1155-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1146
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing the $500 lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) for certain CSEA and PEF employees. Affected Employees … To provide instructions for processing the $500 lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay SAD for certain CSEA and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1146-2012-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-earned-calendar-year-2011-certainCUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum wage increases for hourly employees … Affected Employees Employees in hourly positions who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to a memorandum … 237, SEIU Local 300, IATSE Local 306. Effective Date(s) The minimum wage increase for hourly employees will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… Purpose We assessed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (Parks) administration of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated … period May 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. The objectives of our audit were to determine whether Parks received all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupOpinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their … such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23