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Opinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town … TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): A town board may determine to place an advertisement in a newspaper for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 88-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §2; EXECUTIVE … the construction of a building for use by the State Police on land owned by the State so long as the town retains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Signed into law on July 21, 2016 as Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2016 – A.9348 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s six audit recommendations, four were implemented and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2095
… dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees Members of Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 are affected. Effective Dates … dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2095-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-760
… increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 1087 in Bargaining Unit TO. Affected Employees Employees represented by DC37, Local 1087 in Bargaining Unit TO are affected. Background Per the … 1087 dated February 7, 2023, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units TO (Deduction Code 471) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-760-district-council-37-dc37-local-1087-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-754
… increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to … to $48.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated January 26, 2023. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-754-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseOpinion 89-57
… -- Capital Improvements (town improvement of village street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town repair and improvement of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village street) HIGHWAY LAW, §142-c; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements. Key Findings District officials did not properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91State Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-781
… increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to … to $49.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated February 8, 2024. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… underinvestment in public health over the last decade may have limited the Department’s ability to prepare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper enrollments caused Medicaid … With the enactment of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New … applicants’ eligibility, ensure proper CIN assignment, and validate enrollees’ continued eligibility. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… requirement. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for … sector, PANYNJ did not have written agreements between the airport operator and terminal operator allocating … for meeting the boarding requirements with all airport operators and carriers, as required by federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $40 million to Long Island Environmental Assessment Inc. and $30 million to Groundwater and Environmental … Department of Financial Services $900,000 with Deloitte Consulting LLP for paid family leave actuarial services. … Albany Capital Center Project. $1.4 million to The Wesson Group LLC to expand Midway and RV Sites at the State Fair in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title. Affected Employees: Employees in the Administrative … Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … 2019-S-37 ). About the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices across the State, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space and the associated costs because there was no … and storage of millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as entering into additional warehouse leases to receive and store this equipment. Key Findings Based on the shift in priorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), … is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… payments totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For … for calculating separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194