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Opinion 2004-9
… programs pursuant to agreements under Public Health Law) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §103(8); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §2803-a: Purchases by a county on behalf of a "municipal … competitive bidding requirements under General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs … to individuals and families, including the assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including … with finding permanent housing. Local departments of social services (Local Districts) administer homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentOpinion 96-10
… among other things, the acquisition of a type, or specific item or items, of equipment. A resolution for the … reserve fund to finance the acquisition of a specific item or items of equipment must set forth the estimated cost … case of a capital reserve fund established for a specific item or items of equipment which have not been acquired, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its … (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed … The state Department of Labor DOL failure to replace its longtroubled Unemployment Insurance UI system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… were 534 adult care facilities with 37,547 residents in New York State. The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit … in lieu of health benefits for retirees. Self-Fund Your Health Insurance Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance plan and hiring a third-party administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… dams, nearly 400 of which are owned or co-owned by local governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning … dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local governments. "The deadly and destructive consequences … more than half of which (213) are owned or co-owned by local governments; and 597 intermediate-hazard dams, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… child care services, and assistance with finding permanent housing. Local departments of social services (Local … of Housing and Urban Development’s point-in-time count for New York State, there were 92,091 homeless individuals in January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be … in place to mitigate and respond to any unthinkable emergency threats to our students and teachers. For these … a package of bills in the City Council to create a School Emergency Preparedness Task Force, which will be a critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… residents. The bill also eliminates the health insurance mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which could increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.3
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day of the payroll period in which an employee begins the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21263-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.2
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day of the payroll period in which an employee begins the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21262-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.1
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day of the payroll period in which an employee begins the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21261-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126
… adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or placement of a … at once, not intermittently. Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day of the payroll period in which an employee begins the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2126-paid-parental-leave-fullSUNY Bulletin No. SU-336
… Affected Employees: SUNY Professional Services employees in Bargaining Unit 08 who meet the eligibility criteria and … Pay Period 19L, paychecks dated 01/04/2023 as pay periods in which campuses can submit their UUP 2022 Discretionary … negative adjustment for these employees since in most cases these overpayments were either not recoverable or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-336-2022-uup-discretionary-increasesState Police Bulletin No. SP-251
… processing of the April 2023, April 2024 and April 2025 retroactive increases to Location Pay, Longevity Compensation and Expanded Duty Pay and the … are affected. Background: Chapter 130 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-251-april-2023-2024-and-2025-retroactive-increases-location-pay-longevityState Police Bulletin No. SP-256
… processing of the April 2023, April 2024 and April 2025 retroactive increases to Location Pay, Longevity … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between New York … to certain payments retroactively to April 2023, 2024, and 2025 for Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-256-april-2023-2024-and-2025-retroactive-increases-location-pay-longevityNewfield Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-181)
… IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-181Opinion 2000-17
… authority for the construction of a water system by a contractor engaged by the authority, the authority must … authority for the construction of a water system by a contractor engaged by the authority under the following circumstances. The contractor would be engaged by the authority after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17