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Opinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … did not establish adequate IT controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. … network user accounts. Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are … fiscal stress: Fort Edward Union Free School District (Washington County), Northern Adirondack Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressMuseum or Military Abandoned Property
… with hunting imagery: a dog chasing a fox inside the back, hunt horns with a stag's head and crossed firearms on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/museum-or-military-abandoned-propertyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… W-2s (Wage and Tax Statement) of employees who received a paycheck while their home address was in one of the five … address lies within New York City: https://www8.tax.ny.gov/JRLA/jrlaStart Job Actions that Update Tax Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataOpinion 99-5
… contracts with cooperative library systems for "library privileges". Despite this amendment, some subsequent opinions … to furnish library "services", rather than library "privileges". The legislative history of this amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5SUNY Bulletin No. SU-329
… enrolled or who may enroll in SUNY 403(b) before-tax and after-tax savings plans may be affected. Background: SUNY employees may elect a flat amount 403(b) before-tax and/or after-tax deduction to be withdrawn from their … their agency whose 403(b) deductions have not been taken and inform employees that they may see changes in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-329-partial-deductions-suny-403b-plansSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1DiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… information such as the offender’s name, age, exact address, employment address, photograph and physical … Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Steuben and Warren counties; city police departments in Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Ogdensburg, … examined (53 percent). Auditors found that the city of Mount Vernon did not investigate why a level 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringOpinion 88-12
… agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Refuse and Garbage (joint refuse collection services) -- Competitive Bidding … a cooperative or contract basis, or for the provision of a joint service. A "joint service" is defined to mean the joint … for making contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Opinion 88-35
… to competitive bidding (see Exley , supra ; Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593). In the case of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35XIX.7 Moving Expenditures Charged Prior to Conversion to a PCIP Converted Project ID – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… On March 31, 2022 all NYS01 Project IDs that were linked to a customer contract were converted to a new unique project ID with a Z at the end. Any prior … under the NYS01 Project were NOT converted over to the new projects and therefore when attempting to post an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix7-moving-expenditures-charged-prior-conversion-pcip-converted-project-idSeminars for Local Officials
… training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official … single day and generally incorporate 2-3 different topics. See below for more information on how to request training near you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Allegany County) The supervisor did not properly appoint, and the board and supervisor did not properly monitor, the bookkeeper. The … clerk as bookkeeper which is an incompatibility of office and duties. As a result, checks and balances over the powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-64
… and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public housing authority to provide employee health and dental benefits) … Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-328
… F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9 and 87) provides for an increase in Location Pay effective April 1, 2022 and … Pay record for any of the following earnings codes on or after 03/31/2022 or 03/30/2023 respectively and while … Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-328-april-2022-and-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-systemDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic has halted vast areas of economic activity, led to skyrocketing unemployment, and pushed families to new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District , King Center Charter School , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free … announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District BerneKnoxWesterlo Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired. Affected Employees: Employees that … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. Cayuga … Condition District officials did not effectively manage the district’s financial condition, and it declined approximately $1 million during the audit period because of the board’s hindered ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits