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Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law … fall within one or more grounds for denial. How to Request Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Records Under … request to our Records Access Officer. Email: FOIL@osc.ny.gov Mail: Records Access Office Communications, 15th floor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six regions across the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followOpinion 88-10
Whether the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price as a separate line item on his bill an amount for the gross receipts tax on petroleum products
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 92-20
… on the fairgrounds. The fair is held one week during the year on land within the town owned by a private person, who … §136[3]; see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][12], relative to a local government's authority to regulate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Contract Advisory No. 33
… without registering with the Department of Labor. When State Contracting Entities submit public works contracts … (EDSS) or Contract Submission System, as applicable. State Contracting Entities are reminded that they must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… worse and hurts too many families. From a grocery store in Buffalo to an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, this … scourge knows no geographic boundaries. The gun control bills signed into law by Governor Hochul today are common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… did not include any Board members’ initials to indicate they were audited. The remaining 27 claims totaling $298,442 … the Treasurer’s work. Audit and approve all claims before they are paid. Establish procedures to review and certify … District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 15-A of the Executive Law, signed into law on July 19, 1988, authorized the creation of an Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) to … Article 15A of the Executive Law signed into law on July 19 1988 authorized the creation of an Office now Division of Minority and Womens Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… in PFRS is mandatory for all police officers whether full time or part time. Are SUNY police not represented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… efforts to implement an in-house database and web-based portal through April 24, 2018. Background The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The … – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law). Effective July 2009, the Law limits the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, … FFATA was amended by the Government Funding Transparency Act to require prime recipients to report details on their … include: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 OMB Memo on Subaward and Compensation Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (2017-S-14)
To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s14.pdfXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… relating to lobbying on procurement contracts. For state agencies and public authorities whose contracts are … a procurement contract as any contract or other agreement for an article of procurement 1 involving an estimated … and payable” are: a lease agreement that may be extended for a stated period of time at the rent provided for in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actReporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. … Administrator at your school district/BOCES, you may log in to the New York State Education Department Application …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053Notice of Assessment on State Lands
Conforms statutory language with operational procedures relating to assessments on state lands
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-assessment-state-landsXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 2900 – Interim Financial Reporting Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the State Comptroller to … will be prepared. Prior Period Adjustment - The effect of a change in an accounting estimate will be reflected in … interim period in which the revision is made and results of prior interim periods will not be restated. Restatements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingEliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local … Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness and a history of hospitalizations or violence participate in … subway train by a man with a history of mental illness and hospitalization. The Law took effect in November 1999 and … In January 2022 an incident occurred in which a woman, Michelle Go, was similarly pushed to her death in front of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-follow