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Opinion 92-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … statutory authority for wage assignments at the request of municipal officers or employees. This section provides in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Response to Human Trafficking
… 2024, utilizing only $254,722 (25%) of $1 million awarded by OTDA despite being halfway through its contract. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-221-F)
… 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Dayton’s (Town) progress, as of November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town of Dayton – Fund … highway fund had deficit unrestricted fund balances during our audit period. The Board did not develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-221-fUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-242
… using the Earnings Code AMS (Adjust Military Stipend). Deduction Information All general deductions for employees … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG< Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-242-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-unit-drOpinion 89-18
… from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement … from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) -- (authority to recover unauthorized … providing for reimbursement by municipal corporations and fire districts to volunteer firefighters for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Other Bulletin No. 15
… EP2 Extra Serv Physician Single ER1 Extra Serv Multi 7.5 HR ER2 Extra Serv Multi 8 Hr ER3 Extra Serv Multi OT ER4 Extra Serv Single 7.5 HR ER5 Extra Serv Single 8 HR ER6 Extra Serv Single OT ES1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-15-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-state-universityOther Bulletin No. 14
… provide new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2011-2012 SCF CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan Affected … with an hourly rate less than $7.57 Background Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund and the Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-14-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-state-universityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1270
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the … employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Staten … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1270-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-roundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1145
… the pay period dates being processed and multiply the result by -.01538. Earnings Code Description BOT Marine Off … or S3G , as well as monies paid retroactively or as the result of a correction, should be handled on a case by case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1145-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitOpinion 88-36
… COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public … department. NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIII, §13; COUNTY LAW, §650: The constitutional provision which … 805; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135, 45 NE 375). This rule of strict liability for public funds is well established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-127-F)
… totaling $197,266 or obtain the minimum required quotes for purchases totaling $80,360. The Board approved … the Board for audit. The Board did not monitor the health insurance payments to the former Town Supervisor … as the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations. The Town’s bookkeeper assists the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-127-fTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
… audit included seven recommendations to help improve the quality of financial records and reports. Background The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-189-fUpper Jay Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-24-F)
… The Board, as a whole, did not audit and approve claims for 57 check disbursements totaling $37,561 before payment … five-member Board governs the District and is responsible for its overall financial management. An elected Treasurer, … five recommendations, partially implemented one recommendation and did not implement one recommendation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/upper-jay-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-24-fNewark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September … our recommendations in the audit report Newark Valley Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-30), released … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Newark Valley in Tioga County. The District provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fChittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango … The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fCrown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Crown Point Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Crown Point Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fOpinion 99-16
… to the purchase of insurance indemnifying the town, does not constitute authority for a town to indemnify a third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is … Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement System; and Calculated on … 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTravel Advisory No. 5
… GFO , Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance . If the agency does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… record is correct to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, including purchase orders and payments. … Vendors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of certain information on their vendor record, including … - Vendor Certifications ). Information on the summary tab of the vendor record is populated by data on the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overview