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Corinth Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-129)
… and paid for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services, determine whether these services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/corinth-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-129DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… long-term investments," DiNapoli said. "The transition to a low-carbon economy is already underway and accelerating … future." DiNapoli is asking the companies to adopt "time-bound, quantitative, company-wide" targets for the … commitment to a total of $4 billion. The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile … Division of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged … New York City Public Schools (NYCPS, formerly NYC Department of Education) administers a full-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersOpinion 90-60
… and apparatus, to the extent that such provisions are not inconsistent with General Municipal Law, §120-w. This is … is a lease-purchase or installment purchase contract and not a true lease. You ask whether the agreement would violate … also provides that "[a] political subdivision shall not have the power to enter into an installment purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60Opinion 98-1
… Under the proposal, a county would contract with a regional transportation authority ("authority") which would … any state agency including any department, board, bureau, commission, division, office, council, committee, or officer … Onondaga Barry M. Shulman, Esq., Counsel Central New York Regional Transportation Authority 1 In this regard, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1Opinion 90-39
… HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A town may not impose a special tax or other charge on behalf of a fire … town taxes, section 181 makes it clear that such taxes may not be imposed upon property which is otherwise exempt (see, … in the absence of State legislative authority, a town may not, by local law, levy a "special tax" on exempt properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaOpinion 2004-7
… of delinquent charges against outside users) VILLAGE LAW §§11-1118, 11-1120; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XVI, §1; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10(1)(ii)(a)(9): Delinquent water charges owed by users … to cover costs that are collected by means of a civil suit (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 34; 11 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… as defined by the General Municipal Law is authorized, but not required, to adopt a code of ethics. The Model Code … household. The Model Code refers to matters requiring or not requiring the "exercise of discretion" (Section 5 … officer or employee from using a municipal phone to call his or her child’s school when there is a health issue? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Aiken, Inc., and $2.4 million with Assignment America, LLC. Department of Environmental Conservation $4.4 million … with Northern Tier Contracting, Inc. to construct a new beach bathhouse and concession building at Southwick … State Park in Dutchess County. State University of New York at Stony Brook $1.5 million with The LandTek Group, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved … response, including emergency dispatching services, call centers and consulting services. The largest portion, … Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. Department of Labor $168.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Agriculture & Markets $16.6 million with Triangle Talent, LLC for entertainment booking services at the New York State fairgrounds. Division of Alcoholic Beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… billion in 2014. Sections of the Thruway and its bridges are over 60 years old, and the authority estimates that only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsOpinion 97-22
… LAW, §§6304, 6306: The county governing board, and not the county community college board of trustees, may … board of trustees and the county in this regard, and not those of the Board of Trustees of the State University of … it is our opinion that the county governing board, and not the county community college board of trustees, may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22Opinion 94-2
… In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not enact an ordinance which would exempt the mayor and … fees. Moreover, it is our opinion that such authority may not be implied from the city's general authority to fix and … in the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not enact an ordinance which would exempt the mayor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mCroton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… Determine if District officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Key Findings … $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $58,409 … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51Opinion 95-18
… a village, is authorized to adopt and amend local laws, not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution or … and (2) certain specific subject matters, whether or not they relate to the property, affairs, or government of … the same subject is considered inconsistent and will not be given effect ( Inc. Village of Nyack v Daytop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 88-71
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities (procedure for acquisition of real property by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9