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Opinion 94-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash … MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a village and its … and the union representing its employees may provide, in a collective bargaining agreement, for employees, annually, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Final Average Salary – Article 14 Benefits
… of three), if earned in the FAS calculation; and Payment for up to 30 days vacation, if the FAS is based on the 36 … not be included in your FAS: Unused sick leave (payment for over 165 days is included for State Police members); Payments made as a result of … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/final-average-salaryOverview – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/overviewOverview – Forest Rangers Plan
… immediately before retirement. The calculation of your FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain restrictions may apply. Regular … your FAS calculation: Unused sick leave; Payments made as a result of working your vacation; Any form of termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/overviewOverview – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/overviewDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an … years probation and paid a total of $4303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… 2021. Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 510 unique Open Street locations were in operation across the city, with 2021 … and Greenwich Village boasted the greatest number of Open Street locations citywide with 40, followed by 30 in … and Flatiron neighborhoods with 28. DOT places Open Street locations into three broad categories: full closure – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklynDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 … activity such as claiming to be working two places at the same time, not allowing sufficient commute time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0DiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in lost and forgotten money currently being held by his … map created by DiNapoli’s office shows the number of outstanding accounts and monetary values by county. “Every … Thomas P DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $125 billion in lost and forgotten money currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyOpinion 96-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by … district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the … any other State statute which authorizes a fire district to change its fiscal year (compare Village Law, §5-510). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of … to defraud the pension system. I thank the New York State Police and Dutchess County District Attorney Grady for their … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to … The state Department of Health DOH needs to improve its monitoring of New Yorks Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOpinion 90-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of in notice of budget hearing as excluding fringe benefits) … limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, … or facility for criminal prosecution. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 15, 2017, identified many … in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still needed. Of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followOpinion 88-4
… SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to … expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in a county foster parent training program. Article 6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… fees so that appropriate action can be taken to enforce payment in a timely manner. Annually audit the Justices’ books and records or engage the services of an independent public accountant to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … local oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters. In New York City, the Department of Homeless Services serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionOpinion 88-75
… be very costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the … part, depends upon what powers and duties are prescribed for the city attorney in the city charter. However, we note … powers and duties of a municipal attorney, we will assume, for purposes of this inquiry, that you possess such powers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75