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Opinion 90-4
… -- Powers and Duties (imposition of benefit assessments for drainage) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a)(3); VILLAGE LAW, … serves as a significant portion of a drainage basin for a large portion of the village. You also indicate that … you state that the pond has become a breeding place for insects and other wildlife and the silt has created an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… threat to our economy. They not only limit the talent pool for hiring, but demonize the very people who help build our … take us backwards, we’re calling on companies to stand up for America's future by rejecting the hateful – and … companies are working hard to foster inclusion and respect for diversity, and strong empirical evidence suggests that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville [pdf] , Binghamton [pdf] , … the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … pass a course during the school year or at the end of a summer school program, districts are not required to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year … payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail orders supported over … RBC Capital Markets and Seibert Williams Shank & Co.. In addition, BofA Securities, Inc. acted as Lead Dealer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be very desirable because of their affordability; consequently, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing frequency for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift cards … cards can help you avoid fees." Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… To explain the new functionality to the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) and procedures surrounding the new … Upon Hire This field is found on the Hire (Agency) page, Personal Data tab, Biographic Information section. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… homeless shelter facilities provide safe accommodations for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents.” The … oversees larger-scale facilities and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards. OTDA has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Purchasing and Procurement Practices (Report 2020-S-67 ). About the … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, upon renewal of … settlement agreement conveying all rights, titles, and interests in its racetracks to the State. In return, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers … applications and enrollments. Each individual who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… to loss or unauthorized access and use, which could be very expensive. It is understandable that someone with little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… fully recovers. I thank Governor Cuomo and the Legislature for enacting this important bill quickly.” The new law, … and school districts by: extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 … to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in reserve funds for pandemic-related expenses and permitting the repayment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… today. The two defendants, Deborah Brink, 63, and Sheila Moseley, 58, are charged with grand larceny. “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, while … the nation fully recovered its losses by October 2020. The New York metropolitan area ranks first among the top 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… day, then two-digit year – NO SPACES. For example, to pay a regular Verizon bill for the phone number (518) 474-1212 associated with the … Field: 5184741212975071512. Summary bills: 10-Digit Bill Number followed by the ending service date in the format …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company