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Opinion 88-43
… When deputy sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured in the performance of official duties and are paid their salaries under General Municipal Law, §207-c … Law, §207-c. You state that the section 207-c payments are made from moneys appropriated for the personnel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… working in the public sector. This includes public school teachers and administrators, firefighters, police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public employees. … independent contractor, you should first determine if an employer/employee relationship exists. Sections 315.2 and … concurrently performs substantially the same service for other public employers; and The individual is also employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… for ED drugs that are approved to also treat other medical conditions (primarily benign prostatic hyperplasia … on their Medicaid claims that were submitted within two to six months of the drug prescription. Further, among those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2288
… Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … above. Employees on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an … dollar). The number of hours for employees who have a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence are based on the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2288-2024-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… overtime meal allowances. Affected Employees Employees who are eligible for overtime meal allowances Effective Date(s) … Earn Codes by bargaining unit. Note : Employees are not allowed an overtime meal allowance when in travel … and payment conditions. These rules and requirements are general and should apply to most employees. Payments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… SED for the recovery of this money. Department officials are in agreement with our recommendation." NYL is a … and early intervention and universal Pre-K programs that are paid for through separate funding sources. During the … well as technical consultants from a related organization are reimbursed provided such costs are not duplicative in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… employer-provided educational assistance benefits are the same in 2001 as they were last year. In general, job-related educational assistance benefits are not taxable; non-job-related benefits are taxable, with the following clarifications and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Much more needs to be done to ensure the safety of the agency's disabled clients," … NYC drive safely and have valid drivers licenses according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… gaps,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of … structural balance and ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are used cost-effectively.” The Division of the Budget’s … shortfalls over the four-year Financial Plan period are nearly double those reflected in the SFY 2016-17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher. Where applicable, matching also compares the … receiving and inspection information. Matching is required on every voucher that references a purchase order, except when the Payment Method on the purchase order is the Procurement Card. Receipts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundFiscal Year Earnings and Prior Years’ Adjustments
… adjustments in Retirement Online . Fiscal year earnings are the employee earnings reported to NYSLRS by your … you have already been billed on. Prior years’ adjustments are adjustments to previous fiscal years’ earnings, which … billed. Note: Your estimated invoice and annual invoice are calculated using reported earnings. Each September, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/fiscal-year-earnings-and-prior-years-adjustmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… employees under the guidelines contained in this Bulletin are required to be processed through the New York State … under the guidelines contained in this Bulletin are required to be processed through the Central Accounting … for services rendered to the State by individuals who are independent contractors. The establishment of guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… must repay each outstanding loan in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. Loans are … once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after issuance, loans are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0XI.3 Submission of Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of … OSC approval, see Section XI.8.A Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that … for additional information). Upon OSC approval of the OP transaction, contracting entities are able to create and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewOpinion 92-10
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (unclaimed redemption payments on bearer serial bonds) BONDS AND NOTES -- Redemption (disposition of unclaimed moneys representing amounts paid on matured bearer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10XIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… General capital assets should be accounted for at historical cost (at estimated historical … In the case of land, ancillary costs should also be included, such as legal and title fees, damage payments, … Following are types of expenditures that should not be recorded as capital assets (not all inclusive): Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Transportation Authority's (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provide passenger … and other factors. We also sought to determine whether Transit and MTA Bus record and report accurate statistics on … Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836.1
… new Time Entry Earns codes to be used to report and track overtime worked due to the COVID-19 health crisis. … the Budget (DOB) Bulletin H-0501 (Revised), agencies must track expenditures of overtime worked related to COVID-19 … the following Earns codes in PayServ to enable agencies to track overtime related to COVID-19 preparation and response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18361-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19