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Opinion 91-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Service (payment of on town obligations in coterminous town-village) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Debt Limit … debt limit if the debt was issued for a purpose enumerated in Village Law, §17-1726. If the debt was not issued for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all eligible costs. This audit … by the COVID-19 pandemic. HCR received about $9.5 billion in federal funding, including about $78.9 million through the … Act, for the three programs, as follows: $2.6 billion in standard HCV funds with an additional $31.7 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2110
… Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2110-april-2023-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2220
… Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2220-april-2024-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … or ethnicity, have access to the highest level of care.” In 2010, New York launched the Maternal Mortality Review … Initiative to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities. In 2018, the state created the Taskforce on Maternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… system for housing discrimination complaints resulted in lost, unprocessed or mislabeled claims. Officials could … management system. Some complaints that were not recorded in the system were found by DHR officials in a filing cabinet labeled the “Twilight Zone,” where some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsOpinion 89-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Imposition of (authority to … rates on the users of the water district. The district in question was established by a town pursuant to Article … and maintenance of a special district "shall" be assessed in the same manner as is the expense of the improvement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Implementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… The United States lost nearly 50,000 lives to suicide in 2022. Furthermore, 13.2 million people reported seriously … increase). Other populations ages 25-44 had increases in suicide rates, including non-Hispanic Native American and … Center of New York (SPCNY) is the State’s lead entity in suicide prevention. In September 2016, SPCNY issued its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-56
… Calendar (CAL) employees will remain on the payroll in their regular positions and will continue to be paid. … aliens, one of the following earn codes must be submitted in the Time Entry panel, instead of the earn code SUM: XAC - … period Employees Paid During the Academic Year 2000-2001 In addition to the above, the following procedures are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-56-suny-summer-session-proceduresDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York is in the midst of a housing crisis and Homes and Community … that support vouchers and needs to maximize participation in the programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are … During that time, HCR administered about $9.4 billion in federal housing funds, including $6.8 billion for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (2021-S-37) For individuals enrolled in Medicaid managed care, the department pays for services … FFS. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, enacted in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … revealed five employees were overpaid a total of $902. In addition, the village under-budgeted for overtime in the 2016-17 fiscal year by $284,608 or 43 percent. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – … estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – City … estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2027 Enacted State Budget and Financial Plan
… (DOB) projecting that disbursements will exceed receipts in each year of the Financial Plan, raising questions about … no increases were made to the state’s total reserves. In addition, the state is anticipating drawing down on $1.3 billion in General Fund balance by the end of SFY 2027 to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2027-enacted-state-budget-and-financial-planOpinion 2004-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … Law §2803-a under the exception to competitive bidding in section 103(8) of the General Municipal Law. 1991 Opns St … Law §103(8). Section 2803-a of the Public Health Law, in pertinent part, authorizes "hospitals", under rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 91-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Inter-fund Advance (from … user fees and benefit assessments to any other county fund in the manner prescribed by General Municipal Law, §9-a. You … are "assessed upon each ... parcel of land at the time and in the manner ..." provided for the levy of county taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 2078
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in APSU – BU31 who meet the eligibility criteria are … State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing Allowance. In addition, an Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandum … Dates The 2022 APSU Clothing Allowance will be processed in a separate check in Administration pay period 16L, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2078-2022-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… Project. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in NYSTRS, Plan Type 86, who owe arrears or are entitled to … collaborated on a project to resolve these issues. Working in partnership, they developed procedures which State … compare the contribution rate and/or membership status in the NYSTRS Employer Secure Area (ESA) with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… allowing conditions to deteriorate further and, in some cases, forcing residents to relocate. “The growing homeless crisis in New York City has been met by shelter conditions that are … made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely vulnerable, and even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixDiNapoli: State Health Department Oversight of Lead Service Line Replacement Program Needs Improvement
… water service lines. The audit found millions of dollars in state funds left unused or spent on administrative costs … with higher blood lead levels were not prioritized. “Lead in drinking water poses a serious threat to public health, … oversight. Although the cost to replace lead service lines in the state far exceeds available funding, better guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-health-department-oversight-lead-service-line-replacement-program-needs-improvement