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Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)

… it did not need because they did not cancel the software license renewal timely. Recommendations The audit report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103

Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects

… highway bridges and addressed related deficiencies in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our … as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure or potentially … pertains to a clear and present danger to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, but with no danger of structural failure. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects

Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)

… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether law enforcement agencies have established appropriate controls … January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. Background Law enforcement agencies receive or seize multiple forms of … confidence and trust. Key Findings All 10 of the law enforcement agencies we audited had policies and procedures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4

Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments

… The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance carriers exceed the time limits established in the Law for such payments. The WCB may impose a penalty on insurance carriers for reported late payments, and the Law …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-payments

Opinion 88-14

… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of abandoned property to) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS -- Unclaimed Funds (county prisoners) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2274

… of certain two-year professional traineeships may have on an employee’s salary. Since only the grade equations … are impacted and since the grade equations do not appear on Position Data or on the employee’s Job Data record, the only change that may … of certain twoyear professional traineeships may have on an employees salary Since only the grade equations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2274-restructure-two-year-professional-traineeships-leading-grade-18

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-256

… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the following … Pursuant to Article 2, Section 37.4(a) of the Judiciary Law and the following Chapter Laws, increments are to be … will be inserted with the same effective date as the row being evaluated using the Action/Reason code Pay Rate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-256-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

Travel Advisory No. 14

… and/or the agency’s finance office are responsible for responding to the request. XII.7.B Voucher Denials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codes

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

… the victims of the attacks, and to honor the courage and dedication of the first responders and citizen volunteers who … time of crisis. We will never forget their bravery, their dedication and their sacrifice.” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacks

Southold Union Free School District - Leave Accruals (2018M-113)

… a system to accurately record employee benefits and usage. Key Findings The system for tracking leave … Implement procedures for maintaining leave accrual records and ensure that accurate information is maintained and monitored. Provide oversight of duties performed by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/southold-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2018m-113

Opinion 2000-11

… added). In 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-388, unreported, we expressed the opinion that a deputy superintendent … of serving at the pleasure of the superintendent, even when appointed by the board (compare Town Law §30[10], which … the pleasure of the appointing authority, in our opinion, does not apply. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11

Opinion 88-6

… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority of municipality … establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, which was … plan also permits voluntary contributions by participating employees. The agreement with the bank provides that the town …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6

Opinion 90-38

… the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a seasonal limited use highway terminates when one … Whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38

Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director

… Background The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … As a result of this dual arrangement, her combined annual compensation by the State increased to $135,000. The initial … Council should work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were improperly paid and recover funds as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-arts

XIV.3.B Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) – XIV. Special Procedures

… Law, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any and all funds of the State. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) … account sweeps, payments and maturing investments. All investment purchases that are made are recorded with an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3b-short-term-investment-pool-stip

DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment

… recreational and other natural resources," DiNapoli said. "Historic high levels of EPF spending in recent years … the next five fiscal years. Actual spending levels are at historic highs, as well. Still, increased reliance on … which establish authorized spending limits, reached a historic high in SFY 2016-17, at $302 million, as did actual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitment

Opinion 94-27

… the improvements pursuant to section 200 (Town Law, §200[10]; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 459). The expense of the … the Department of Transportation, April 2, 1963 and June 10, 1965, for L 1963, ch 706 and L 1965, ch 855, stating that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27

Opinion 90-54

… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§110, 410: Certain … Concerning the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable from the New York State and Local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54