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Opinion 2003-5
… Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement. General Municipal Law §208-b provides, … benefits to the "widow" of a regular member of a fire department of a city with a population of less than one … applies to benefits for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… and procedures, and whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background OTDA oversees the State's public assistance programs (i.e., temporary cash assistance, health insurance and emergency food programs) administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… for affected employees of the State Police (Agencies 01060 and 01069). Affected Employees Employees of the State Police who join the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after July 1, 2009 Effective … the Governor vetoed legislation (Assembly Bill No. A3426 and Senate Bill No. S1409) that would have amended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-yorkReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… specific time frames for completing requirements such as an official’s record of activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role in determining … or election. Official may attest that a previous ROA is still valid for up to eight years. Official should submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… of town funds for fire prevention purposes. Specifically, you inquire whether the town may purchase instructional … in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents. You also inquire as to the proper procedure for making an … or statutory obligation by the municipality before funds can be paid to or expended on behalf of, private individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This audit covers the period January … 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of … in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the … acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active … Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Hudson Valley Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans (Report 2011-N-3 ). Background Our initial … benefited due to inaction and/or disregard by housing companies and lax enforcement by the New York City Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 89-30
… organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide transportation to senior citizens of the … property for proper town purposes. Therefore, since there is no statutory authority for a town to engage in the sale of … this Office has expressed the opinion that a town is generally without authority to purchase gasoline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 2005-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to … the next subordinate police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, but the benefits under … 207-m is intended to allow for a local government that, by special act, is granted authority to bargain for a defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All … These updates must be completed in PayServ before June 20th for the Administration check dated 7/3/2024 and the … can be successfully processed in SFS. Questions: Questions may be directed to the Payroll System Support Group at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… evacuation plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In … and had incorrect points of contact listed. Moreover, many City agencies were not conducting the required COOP plan … unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. … To determine the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… within the required time frames; recover refunded funds and remit the outstanding penalty payment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. District officials did not sample and test or … actions were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the untested outlets, we … to ensure compliance with NYS Public Health Law and DOH regulations. This final report includes five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… result of a physical impairment, driving violation, or the suspension or revocation of their license. Key Findings DOCCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to … relate specifically to the program terms under which the grants were awarded to the government unit. As revisions to … federal government website where entities register to do business with the government, find federal contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2025 are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to … Effective Dates: Administration paychecks dated July 2, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated July 10, 2025 OSC … need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job Aid for instructions) in PayServ related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-events