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Opinion 88-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance … §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct … or material benefit as a result of that contract. In addition, an officer or employee is deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day … repair services. A prior audit, issued in June 2022, found DOCCS performed limited to no central monitoring of payments … relying on each facility or office for accurate reporting. DOCCS officials made some progress in addressing the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… (PCards)). Reductions and/or close out of agency “cash advance” funds – a full or partial amount advanced to an authorized cash advance bank account is being returned. See: Chapter VII, Section 10.C – Reducing a Cash Advance of this Guide. Refunds owed to the State by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… has not recovered from 2020 losses of approximately 3,400 jobs. Employment in 2022 was nearly 20% lower than its … of their projections that they would create over 4,700 jobs. When all four casinos were fully operational in 2019, jobs in the entire leisure and hospitality industry increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingTown of Berkshire – Board Oversight (2023M-122)
… (Town) officials ensured non-payroll disbursements were for appropriate Town purposes. Determine whether the Town … officials did not ensure non-payroll disbursements were for appropriate Town purposes. The Board did not: Segregate … all claims, require adequate supporting documentation for 59 claims totaling $51,519 or establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/30/town-berkshire-board-oversight-2023m-122State Agencies Bulletin No. 715
… Public Employees Federation provides for an $800 General Salary Increase for eligible PEF employees. Affected … BU, Salary Administration Plan and Grade. The Position Management Unit will notify the agencies with these … Salary Determinations mailbox. Questions about Position Management issues may be directed to the Position Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/715-april-1-2007-salary-increase-employees-represented-public-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of the new arrears deduction codes for NYCTRS and provide instructions to enter employee arrears. Affected Employees CUNY employees … Background In October of 2020, NYCTRS submitted a request to both OSC and CUNY for the creation of retirement before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-yorkOpinion 93-7
… responsible bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner prescribed in that section. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… with a disability. The audit covered the period from April 2017 through December 2020. About the Program The … employment, counselors jointly develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with each participant. The IPE is a … of IPEs, and ongoing annual reviews of IPEs, as required by federal law and the Department’s Policy. The IPEs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedPerformance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan
… be equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based on any annuity savings contributions you have made. The contributions … benefits may be filed simultaneously. … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/performance-duty-disabilityContributing Toward Your Retirement – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 3 Members If your employer has adopted Section 370-a, your contribution rate is reduced by 5 percent or 8 percent (depending on which … during fiscal year 2012-13. Beginning April 1, 2013, the contribution rate will be based on your annual wage. Future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/contributing-toward-your-retirementSUNY Bulletin No. SU-225
… the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-225-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2015-16-suny-calSUNY Bulletin No. SU-104
… OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Non-Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL or CYF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-104-non-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2004-2005Opinion 94-24
… but cf. Matter of Podlas, 167 AD2d 971, 562 NYS2d 246, leave denied 76 NY2d 710, 563 NYS2d 62). December 8, 1994 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… also should adopt a plan and trust document, engage an actuary and enter into contracts with each service provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesOpinion 94-11
… letter to a prior opinion of this Office (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-196, p 209) and ask if that opinion still … or impliedly permitted by statute (see also 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-15, p 15; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 170) and concluded that there is no statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 88-32
… and duties of a town clerk; cf . Real Property Tax Law, §920, providing that, upon receipt of the tax roll and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Focus on Identity Theft
… or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be devastating for victims, ranging … important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theft