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Opinion 98-5
… prohibited interest in a contract if he or she submitted a bill to the county department of social services for payment … prohibited interest in a contract if he or she submitted a bill to the county department of social services for payment … a funeral director would have a prohibited interest in a bill submitted to the county for the costs of burying a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Medicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… were paid on behalf of recipients with duplicate Client Identification Numbers. The audit covered the period January … who applies for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification Number (CIN), a unique identifier. However, … were paid on behalf of recipients with duplicate Client Identification Numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266
… deduction for union dues for the following unions: Union Ded Code Deduction Description CSEA 201 Civil Service … the payroll deduction for the following unions: Union Ded Code Deduction Description Citywide Assoc Law Assts 228 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-266-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625
… deduction for union dues for the following unions: Union Ded Code Deduction Description IBEW Local 3 Dues 486 IBEW … the payroll deduction for the following unions: Union Ded Code Deduction Description Moving Pictures Operator 269 … 300 232 Civil Service Forum 300 Service Employees Int'I 246 267 Service Employees Int'l 246 DC37 471 District Co 37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-625-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollOpinion 93-11
… discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase Contracts (computation of 115% limitation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- … Finance Law, §104.00]". Your question pertains to the computation of the third limitation. The phrase "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach workers didn’t show at these … Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving their names, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Purpose To determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine if MitchellLama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsOpinion 89-50
… article VIII, §1 to expend municipal moneys to maintain, repair or improve private property because the expenditure … stated that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(11-a), a town could repair a privately-owned dam built across a river which runs … that, pursuant to its general police powers, a town could repair a defect in a private water or sewer line representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50State Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsOpinion 88-17
Concerning 34 Opns St Comp 1978 p 154 with regard to the dedication of park land in a subdivision
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Opinion 89-23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate … LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall … board of trustees of a village ... may sell, transfer or lease to or exchange with any municipal corporation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Opinion 92-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subdivisions on private roads open to public traffic. You state that there are residential subdivisions in the town … and Traffic Law is applicable and uniform throughout the State, and prohibits municipalities from enacting conflicting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 89-30
… organization under contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §95-a: As consideration under a contract with a private … and maintenance of such programs (General Municipal Law, §95-a). Such a program may include the provision of … We are aware of no requirement in General Municipal Law, §95-a or elsewhere that the consideration under a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Virtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… proceedings, levy monetary penalties, and revoke licenses of entities that violate relevant laws and … outdated anti-money laundering risk assessments to approve licenses. Additionally, DFS BitLicensees were not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… If the answer to any question posed in the earlier section (Claims … The following actions and remedies may be available to the body or official responsible for auditing claims: If … approved the claim. The official should contact the vendor to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… continue to work with Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen and the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … noncompliance to the courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations … Establish and implement procedures to ensure that cases are adequately monitored for compliance with payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOpinion 92-34
… (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §1809-a: When a city receives … parking surcharges collected in certain cities pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a. You ask if a surcharge is … payment, as when there is a refusal to pay the surcharge. Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a, pertaining to parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32