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Opinion 91-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of … in at least the same dollar amount as that received by the highest ranking subordinate who is a member of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act (FCA) Section 1017 are placed in a safe environment. The audit covers children who were in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenOpinion 91-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … You advise that presently the practice throughout the State is not uniform. Some courts, we understand, do not view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Opinion 92-27
… Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable … to restrictions on wage assignments by public officers and employees). A payroll deduction is generally … a wage assignment in that it is a revocable authorization and does not create any enforceable right in any third party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Opinion 92-11
Whether a union free school district which maintains an insurance reserve pursuant to General Municipal Law 6n may transfer the moneys in that reserve fund to establish a reserve for property loss and liability claims under Education Law 17098c
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). The term "contract" for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 95-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (submission of … attributable to court orders or judgments) EDUCATION LAW, §3604(5): Commencing January 1, 1996, adjustments in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Opinion 88-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to … without special legislation. However, a special act and extinguishment of the private right are necessary for … of a frustrated attempt to construct a swimming pool and that the property is not now being used for any municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11RFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued August 1, 2025 The New York State Comptroller (“Comptroller”) as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the New York State and Local Police and … view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract Reporter (CR #2125138). All information is available, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002SUNY Bulletin No. SU-329
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify SUNY agencies of calculation changes pertaining to 403(b) deductions. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled … regarding PayServ entries may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-329-partial-deductions-suny-403b-plansFighting Public Corruption
… DiNapoli is committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigationsOpinion 2002-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Law. October 17, 2002 Patricia Lamb McCarthy Deputy State Comptroller … Whether a fire district service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related … handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsXVIII.1 Capital Projects – XVIII. Capital Projects
… The Division of Budget (DOB) worked with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Statewide Financial … enter individual capital projects in the SFS. The purpose of Budget Bulletin E-1196 is to provide stakeholders with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xviii/xviii2-project-costing-changes-pcipOpinion 2007-2
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … and implementation. Among the legislation passed at that time was chapter 180, known as the “Election Consolidation … in the case of a village election held other than at the time of the fall primary or general election, apportioned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Selected Management and Operations Practices
… as provided in the ReCharge New York law. Background On April 14, 2011, the Governor of New York signed into law … a power allocation, but are in pending status because they have not signed a contract. In some cases, these businesses … action to reduce contract power allocations when customers do not meet power utilization or base employment levels or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, GASB will issue statements that prescribe accounting … The procedures listed below have been developed in order to ensure a smooth transition when implementing a new … reporting standard is issued by GASB, it must be critiqued to identify the accounting issues involved as well as what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… focus. Security is concerned with protecting against harm caused by external factors, such as intrusion (a person entering an … to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended … of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-political