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Opinion 2000-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of … You ask whether a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer … department. General Municipal Law §209-i (1-a) provides in relevant part that a "volunteer firefighter" 1 who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Opinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Advisory Council for the Retirement System
… to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation … "I hope these six prosecutions, and nearly $9 million in restitution, will serve as a warning to those who might …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and … to federal grant accounting procedures or updates in general information relating to federal grants become … is to explain terminology policies and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting drawdowns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… membership can provide your employees financial security in retirement Its important to understand how membership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Language Access Services (Report … and operates 31 public-facing offices (State DMVs). In the remaining counties, there are 100 public-facing office … are permitted to use an interpreter of their choice in these limited circumstances, they must complete a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followBrownfield Cleanup Program
… and monitoring the Brownfield Cleanup Program in accordance with requirements. The audit covered the period … estimates that there are more than 450,000 brownfields in the United States. DEC’s Brownfield Cleanup Program … tax credits, and liability relief to assist developers in cleanup efforts. Prior to the Brownfield Program, 1 owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Disability Services … largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation, comprising 64 institutions (14 of which are … colleges of technology, and an online learning network. In the fall 2023 semester, SUNY served approximately 367,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program … the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. OTDA oversees the State’s … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. In general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing … with respect to financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. The Superintendent has the authority to conduct … over 3,200 financial institutions with nearly $10 trillion in assets as of December 31, 2024, including 22 virtual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 30, 2023 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 30, 2025 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 28, 2024 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … brother, Denesh Melwani, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of … N.J., entered their pleas before Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court. Mahtani’s sentencing is set for Aug. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … and oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original … little assurance that NYSID was awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the program as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Capital Program Revenue and … Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened … expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled Reorganization Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned … eligible veteran-owned businesses to play a greater role in the State’s economy by increasing their participation in State government contracting opportunities. To qualify as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-follow