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Opinion 89-20
… of ethics, but has not established specific procedures for submitting questions to this board. On behalf of the fire … school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers and employees the standards … are authorized, but not required, to adopt codes of ethics for the guidance of fire district officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1268
… for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks should not be returned to OSC if either of the … exceed the amount to be returned. Agencies must e-mail the Payroll Deduction mailbox to obtain prior approval to submit … AC-230s in a timely manner. The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1268-schedule-submitting-2013-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1345
… for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks should not be returned to OSC if either of the … exceed the amount to be returned. Agencies must e-mail the Payroll Deduction mailbox to obtain prior approval to submit … to submit AC-230s timely. The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1345-schedule-submitting-2014-returned-checksOpinion 92-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … 28, 2014, examined whether New York City Deparment of Education (DoE) students (in the 2011 graduating class) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… Purpose To determine whether implementation of the Business Services Center has improved the consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of the administrative transactions that it processes for its … Background The State’s 2012-13 budget, at the suggestion of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1094
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2011 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Affected Employees To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1094-schedule-submitting-2011-returned-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1196
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2012 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Affected Employees … processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. Effective Date(s) Paychecks issued prior to November 1, 2012 are due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1196-schedule-submitting-2012-returned-checksControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2010-N-7). Background The New York City Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followOpinion 2002-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dock Districts … districts. Subdivision 10 of section 198 provides, in pertinent part, that, except as otherwise provided by law, … one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State statute, that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… written procurement policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Ensure the Treasurer filed the … written procurement policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims before they are paid by the Treasurer. File the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Elementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… $45.6 billion; State, $28.9 billion, including the School Tax Relief Program (STAR) of $2 billion; and Federal, $2.7 … In school budgets proposed for SY 2023-24, property tax levy increases averaged 2.1 percent, compared to a 1.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationTravel Advisory No. 18
… for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII, Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter / Section Name … Taxable Travel Expenses Noon Day Meals (for DOT only) Out-of-State Taxes and Charges for Lodging Out-of-State Taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsTravel Advisory No. 16
… for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII, Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter / Section Name … flooding, public health crises, etc. … The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… in poor condition in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels … not being completed on a timely basis or, in some cases, at all. Auditors identified discrepancies between the list of … Shelters Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-661
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefits rate changes for HIP HMO Health Insurance. … New York Employee Benefits Program are affected. Effective Date(s) Effective paychecks dated November 21, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-661-city-new-york-hip-hmo-health-insurance-rate-changesTruxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123)
… checks and maintaining the accounting records. Audit all District claims prior to payment and conduct an annual … manner, routinely review the Treasurer’s work and audit all claims before payment. District officials did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/truxton-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-123Complaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and video evidence and conduct interviews with complainants, … while CCRB receives automated notifications of cases that are nearing the statute of limitations, given the time it … and two were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followOpinion 90-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority to provide paid leaves of absence) MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Opinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Family Relationships (spouse of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18