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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1276
… Purpose To inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing … will be responsible. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis Code on … To inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1276-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-nys-legislative-membersSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… payments (totaling about $2.7 million) were made to the CEO and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and accounted for … is no formal evaluation process for senior management. The CEO meets with all the senior executives each December to … as well as his expectations. At the end of the period, the CEO evaluates the CFO’s as well as each senior manager’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… and price reasonableness of questionable PMA expenses. By accepting PMA’s justifications as to what was appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… the refund. In these cases, the agency must enter an AR Deposit. Immediately following OSC’s posting of the AR Deposit the agency is required to prepare a Single Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… receipts are trailing last year by $2.8 billion, according to the September State Cash Report released by New York State … provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget shortfall.” State tax revenues totaled … $364.1 million higher than those in 2019, primarily due to a $440 million increase in personal income tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the pleas of former West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) … District Attorney Kristyna S Mills the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… P. DiNapoli announced that Kory O’Hara, 45, formerly the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire … in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York State Comptroller … Thomas P DiNapoli announced that Kory OHara 45 formerly the Town Supervisor of Prattsville pled guilty today to wire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State … the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's … mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the agency will be responsible. Affected Employees: Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System who are paid using … Pursuant to Article 7-B, Section 220 of the Judiciary Law, and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2279
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2279-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-nys-legislative-membersImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… drug should be dispensed. Usually, brand name drugs are more expensive than generic drugs. DOH uses two methods … status by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, our follow-up found that the system enhancement did not apply to all FDA-approved generics, and since our initial audit, Medicaid has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followOpinion 2011-1
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (serving as … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 858 (7), (9), (17): An industrial development agency lacks authority to hire employees and … your request for our opinion as to whether an industrial development agency ("IDA") may hire individuals as IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Opinion 91-24
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk line was constructed to serve the town's consolidated … a county sewer district. The properties through which the trunk line passes in the village are within the boundaries of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 97-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … including any land or rights to land reasonably related or incidental thereto" (former General Municipal Law, … building or any "physical public betterment". Based on the facts presented, it is evident in the instant case that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended … purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital needs can also reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsOpinion 93-8
… of the obligation. The provision must clearly define what events will cause the municipality to pay the higher … The issuance of variable rate bonds or notes, however, is subject to certain limitations specified in that statute. … issued pursuant to section 54.90 exceed 10 percent of the debt limit prescribed by Local Finance Law, §104.00. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8Opinion 93-7
… Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv to app granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). The primary rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Opinion 92-17
… TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to receive share) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, include a share of county sales tax revenues for towns. … of Saratoga , 142 AD2d 864, 531 NYS2d 61, however, the Appellate Division, Third Department, interpreted Tax Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 88-47
… Land Corp. v Gordon , 1 NY2d 465, 154 NYS2d 32, cert den sub nom Greenfield v L.K. Land , Corp., 352 US 989, 77 S Ct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Opinion 88-4
… and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations … recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster parent trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE … appropriate refreshments served to trainees at a foster parent training session are incidental to the foster parent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4