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Opinion 91-20
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town for a particular level of service) -- Fees (authority to … behalf of fire protection districts, a town may contract for the provision of an additional level or type of ambulance … send to the user's insurance carrier a copy of the bill for the amount of the fee or charge imposed by the town for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
Determine whether Hudson City School District (District) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hudson-city-2020-157.pdfOpinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 98-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (establishment of maximum speed limits in villages) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Villages … Legislative Committee on Motor Vehicles and Traffic Safety for chapter 844 of the Laws of 1964, 1964 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Opinion 92-14
… the county clerk's office, or (2) the lienor has failed to commence an action to foreclose such lien or to secure an … of lien. The question of whether the lienor has failed to commence such an action is a factual question which must be … filed in the county clerk's office. 2. By the failure to commence an action to foreclose upon the lien within the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Administration of Tenant Complaints
… Purpose To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration … complaints taking an average of 14.8 months - and some as long as three years - to be assigned. Of the … than a year to resolve, including 8 percent taking over two years, and some taking as long as four years. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsState Police Bulletin No. SP-251
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: All State Police Troopers (BU07) and … of the New York State Troopers, Inc and provides for an increase to certain payments retroactively to April 2023, … and/or DUT Effective Date: 03/30/2023 (A) or the date employee returns to the payroll Annual Addl Earnings: LGC = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-251-april-2023-2024-and-2025-retroactive-increases-location-pay-longevityEmployer Annual Invoice
… Role, we notify you when your invoice is available in Retirement Online . Payment of your annual invoice is due … prompts). (Return to Top) Rev. 11/24 … NYSLRS employers log on to our online programs to view their annual invoice in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-annual-invoiceOpinion 90-6
… district" is authorized to apply for and accept private gifts of money, property and services for any purpose … services district is authorized to apply for and accept gifts of money for any purpose provided for in the Social … Law, §215[3],authorizing county governing boards to accept gifts of real and personal property for lawful county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… ”Hope is building in New York City as vaccination rates climb, capacity limitations are rolled back and federal … to grow 5.1 percent in 2021 due to better than projected income and corporate tax collections in FY 2021, driven by less severe impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… (Department) adequately ensures automotive service, sales, and salvage facilities are registered, and follows up on consumer complaints and takes enforcement action as necessary for violations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesOpinion 95-17
… 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. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … facilities and service as a general town expense payable out of the town general fund (Opn No. 88-33, supra ; cf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… 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/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… said. "Exxon's business is extremely vulnerable to changes in climate regulation and consumer demand. Unlike its peers … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $186 billion in … including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planState Police Bulletin No. SP-253
… Action/Reason Code of Leave of Absence/MLS) on 07/25/2025. Full Payment Amount: The following employees will receive the full payment amount of $3,000: Employees with an Employee … the following information in each pay period until the full overpayment is recovered: Effective Date: Last date in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-253-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-local-4-iupa-afl-cioApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfOversight of Kendra’s Law (2022-S-43)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43.pdfOversight of Kendra's Law (2022-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43-response.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdf