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Opinion 96-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … Whether an exemption applies when the counsel for MVAIC represents the appellant on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 95-32
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11: A local government is not required by law to enter into security and custodial … of the State Comptroller. You ask whether a fire district is required to enter into the model security and custodial … a security agreement must provide that the collateral is being pledged by the bank or trust company as security for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Debt Management
… Contacts: Pat Reale ( [email protected] ) Chuck Trimbach ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC is charged with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2414
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave … unit’s MOU. Effective Date: The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2026 for all eligible employees. OSC … salary. If an increased amount for the Military Stipend is due for an employee now becomes eligible to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2414-2026-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsOpinion 90-18
… mod on other grnds 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-35, p 65; see General Municipal Law, §100-a). … §2803-a without compliance with section 103 (see 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-2, p 6). Also, it has been held that services … the privilege against self-incrimination contained in the 5th amendment to the United States Constitution ( Lefkowitz v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Third Quarter 2020 Local Sales Tax Collections Down 9.5 Percent; New York City’s Decline Offsets Uptick in the Rest of State
Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5 percent, or $452 million, over the same quarter in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/2020-third-quarter-local-sales-tax-collections-down-9.5-percent.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfJoint Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
As investors representing over $1 trillion in assets under management, we believe companies must do more to include people with disabilities in the workforce.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/disability-inclusion-investor-statement.pdfVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/depew.pdfCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (2016-N-5)
To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n5_1.pdfDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two counts of federal … sentenced in federal court for stealing $34000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 … in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… or Village officials’ attempts to obtain quotes with the claim. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are … rents, metered water sales, utilities gross receipts and consumer protection bureau may not be achievable. The City … rents, metered water sales, utilities gross receipts and consumer protection bureau and amend as necessary. Adjust the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4DiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… referred 19 additional cases to law enforcement. Hebrew Academy for Special Children Inc.: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2018-S-68) Hebrew Academy is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … in inadequately documented compensation costs for teaching staff and $588,874 in other costs, including $32,682 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and … an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Program apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants on … are vacancies, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order they appear on the waiting lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York … tax exemptions in 2015 an increase of 10 percent from the prior year according to a report issued today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbState Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… that is work-related, the employee is placed on either Short or Long Term Disability after accruals are charged. … who have Workers’ Comp disabilities and must be placed on Short or Long Term Disability per Civil Service Attendance … an employee on Leave Without Pay: Action New Reason STO (Short Term Disability) WCL (Workers Comp IPP) LTO (Long Term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State … tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the … than half over the past four fiscal years dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015 according to a report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-cap