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Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… during a period of three to four years, he used Department credit cards for his personal use and took cash from … did not establish any policies and procedures for credit card usage. Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws to contain … the disbursement of funds. Ensure that fund-raising events have detailed records of collections and that receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardOpinion 94-22
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … relating to the letting of contracts by the municipality. It is clear from section 980-l that district charges, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 89-39
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (town board member as employee of insurance agency) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties … town board member who is also an employee of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-248
… by other UCS bargaining units. Effective Date(s) The April 1, 2017 Senior Officer Series Differential (SOS) retroactive … than 04/06/17, the agency must submit a Data Change/COR (Cor History) transaction on the Job Request page, asking … For eligible employees who have worked in more than one (1) agency since the effective date of the SOS (Senior Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-248-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-differential-sosDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … which has exceeded separations in 20 of the last 25 months. Ridership The MTA projects it will reach 69% of … 2020-2024 capital program and it also covers half of the $25 billion funded by the capital lockbox bonding, a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… system, which are important for Latinos to leave a big city like New York City. We are a welcoming city and love …
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
… rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to an audit released … rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan NYSHIP failed to turn over nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… efforts to implement an in-house database and web-based portal through April 24, 2018. Background The Department’s … to the Department, but the Department is not required to verify the accuracy of the information and does not do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2246
… service as stated in Civil Service Law Section 130.3(c) from 02/02/2024 through 05/29/2024. Employees who … employees will receive the full payment amount of $3,000: Employees with an Employee Status of Active or Leave … inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the calendar year and to active employees with the New York Retiree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2246-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationUpdate Vendor Information and Access
… As a New York State vendor, you must ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the New York State Comptroller … As a New York State vendor you must ensure your business information is accurate and up to date with the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58) State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations. The audit covered the period from January 2018 … ago, on October 29, 2012, and in its wake left hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers without power, damaged critical public and … for natural hazard mitigation evacuation and continuity of operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationOpinion 88-38
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-84
… who will not receive an automatic General Salary Increase. Fields on the report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, … Location Pay ( LOC ) or Location Pay Mid-Hudson ( LMH ). Fields on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, … increased in an eligible bargaining unit. Other fields on the report include the EmplID, Employee Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-84-april-1-2005-general-salary-increase-and-location-pay-increaseXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Certification or approval of the accounts or vouchers of a department, or of a division, board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for submission … Certification or approval of the accounts or vouchers of a department or of a division board body bureau officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesOpinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … the System may fluctuate from year to year based on a number of factors, including investment experience, the … if possible, if there is an irreconcilable conflict, the paramount intention of the statute must be preserved, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Town of Ogden – Financial Management and Justice Court (2014M-234)
… deficiencies, the Board can inform the Supervising Judge of the Judicial District, the Office of Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/31/town-ogden-financial-management-and-justice-court-2014m-234Opinion 88-8
… fire district may engage a local automotive dealership to service its vehicles if a member of the board of fire … from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law … we note that this provision would not apply unless a service contract was in effect when the fire commissioner was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8