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DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… value at risk. We’re seeing more and more companies do the right thing and make real progress on diversity, … equity and inclusion, but there’s so much more work to do. The Fund will continue to expand its efforts to hold its … incumbent nominating committee nominees at companies that do not disclose the self-identified individual racial/ethnic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… 57 counties, but excludes New York City schools and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, … two years. The report also noted that the Southern Tier was the only region with a decrease from the previous school … Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressOpinion 2000-1
… legal fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §50-j; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; PUBLIC … advised us that the village has adopted the provisions of section 18 of the Public Officers Law. Under these … is authorized or required to pay the legal fees at issue. Section 18 of the Public Officers Law is the principal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOpinion 94-22
… with General Municipal Law, §980-d. The plan must contain all items required by General Municipal Law, §980-a, … for payment of other municipal expenditures. (b) All contracts for improvements, goods or services to be provided in the district shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the law relating to the letting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 89-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the value of the subject matter … Procedure Act (SCPA) based on the value of unadministered estate assets when a proceeding is brought for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49State Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… but are not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information These monies are taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureHourly Based Information Technology Services
… vendors: (i) at the appropriate hourly bill rates; (ii) for consultants with the required months of experience; and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. Background In November 2012, the Division … HBITS contracts to create a cost- and time-efficient means for agencies to procure short-term hourly information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… application and sales data entries, as well as corrected error reports, found that they were reasonably accurate based … data. Department officials responded that they prioritize error corrections, giving higher priority to those that may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of … New York City children were unable to attend school for a week. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… fix the problems that hinder some check-off programs so we can put the money to good use and finance important research … initiatives.” There are eight causes that New Yorkers can support through personal income tax check-offs including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesOpinion 89-39
… is employed. You state that the board member is neither an officer nor a director of the agency but that he is the … Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his … of that contract. In addition, regardless of whether an officer or employee receives a direct or indirect pecuniary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-84
… To notify Unified Court System agencies of the April 2005 Salary and Location Pay Increases. To explain OSC’s automatic … employees in Bargaining Units CT, 86, and 88 whose salary is less than $120,000.00 are eligible for an increase up to the maximum salary cap of $120,000.00 Effective Date(s) 04/07/05 – Checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-84-april-1-2005-general-salary-increase-and-location-pay-increaseXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about record retention requirements to ensure documentation … for Expense Reports, please see Chapter XIII, Section 3 - Record Retention – Travel and Expense . Accounts Payable … support vouchers is available to satisfy the State Archive record retention policy, oversight agencies’ auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Expense (Report 2015-S-84 ). Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services … Fiscal Report (CFR), which is commonly used by several State agencies to monitor and oversee service providers’ … contracts to ensure provider claims did not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… and procedures to ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank … and procedures to ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank … monthly and annually. Ensure that the Treasurer present all claims to the Board for approval prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Our report found that most immigrants in New York are well-educated and … Their rich diversity of cultures and experiences help make our state strong.” As of 2014, the number of … before 2000. New York also ranks third as a harbor for refugees admitted to the United States, behind Texas and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million of these members. Civil … drug program. Under the contract, United was responsible for agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations. United was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) … permanent housing, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New … get back on their feet.” Homeless shelters across the state provide various services to individuals and families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… Authority (MTA) today stands on firmer financial ground, largely because the state budget provided dedicated … Transportation Authority today stands on firmer financial ground largely because the state budget provided dedicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-back