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Opinion 92-21
… by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter 708. Commenting … and administrative reasons to dismiss the cases en masse . With mass dismissals, there is no thoughtful treatment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … it comes to our students' safety, we must be proactive, not reactive. That's why we need to take a hard look at the … there have been hundreds of school shootings in the United States resulting in numerous deaths and serious injuries. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… said: “As he admitted today, Albert Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, … no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to the allegations contained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995.1
… using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19951-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995.2
… using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19952-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995.3
… using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19953-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to … government to increase this age limitation or remove it completely." How the Program Works The NY ABLE Program allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … by 58, or 1.3%, since 2019. This continues a long-term trend, where project values have increased by 57% and the … number of projects has declined by 4% since 2010. “This report gives taxpayers a clear look at the financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOpinion 91-14
… credit for the payment of the principal of and interest on all indebtedness to be contracted for the purposes of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… this individual," Flynn said. Erickson, a 14-year village employee, pleaded guilty to grand larceny, false filing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesOpinion 91-49
… where under such circumstances either the grantor of the new right-of-way owns the property on both sides thereof for the full length of the new taking or the written consent of any and all other owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial … penalties routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible. This … performance. Officials renewed or extended contracts with some vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… impacts the Scheduled Due field and, where applicable, the Discount Due field. The default Basis Date for vendors classified as “procurement suppliers” is the … the Basis Date to calculate the Scheduled Due field and Discount Due field, where applicable. Note: This section used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentOpinion 98 - 22
… or eliminating cap on in village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (establishment of, increase or elimination of cap … A village, by local law, may establish a publicity fund and may provide for a limitation on the amount of the fund. … the adoption of another local law. This is in response to your letter in which you indicate that a village, by local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… If you are unfamiliar with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. We cannot debit accounts. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Routing Number 021000021 Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY … How many reports are covered by the payment? 3 . Contact Name – The contact is the person who is most able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… not accurately calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees that we reviewed. Officials made … language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, officials provided: A teaching assistant with a … contract. Key Recommendations Establish written procedures for calculating separation payments and benefits. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Opinion 88-33
… LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §104.10: Although the town board may not authorize the construction of laterals pursuant to §199 … serve one particular subdivision in the town. Your inquiry states that "dry sewers", which could be activated at a later … the necessary laterals is estimated to be $8,000. You state that the town does not believe that it can maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Signed into law on July 21, 2016 as Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2016 – A.9348 … the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationOpinion 88-63
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … the unit. You ask whether the county's practice is proper or whether the moneys should be held and administered by the … be required during and subsequent to an attack by an enemy or foreign nation (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… was responsible for maintaining the Fire Department's bank account and financial records despite having no prior … theft by altering and manipulating the Department's bank records. Those alterations and manipulations included … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fire