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Opinion 96-3
… certain interests in municipal contracts. A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with … contract" (General Municipal Law, §800[3]). A municipal officer or employee is also deemed to have an interest in … of a firm, partnership or association of which the officer or employee is a member or employee, and in contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, your … on those contributions. If you are 60 or older when your disability retirement becomes effective, your ordinary disability benefit will be equal to the benefit that would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Enforcement Agent Real Estate Appraiser Barber Real Estate Broker Bedding Manufacturer and Refurbisher Real Estate … Services websites allow you to verify insurance agent and broker licenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "This … portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 million) and Connecticut ($16.7 million). … the last contract had expired. Thruway officials said the new vendor needed time to reprogram its system to incorporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesOpinion 96-5
… would also apply where MVAIC appears on behalf of a defendant. Section 5209 of the Insurance Law, which deals … defend in any action on its own behalf and on behalf of a defendant and take any other steps it deems appropriate … shall be deemed to be the acts of the corporation and the defendant. Since it is provided that the act of MVAIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up) (2023-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/sga-2024-23f35.pdfOpinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… can impact the City’s ability to provide adequate public services for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous … strengthen oversight and allow the public a view into City services, has been modernized, including the release of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP. GASB Statements and Interpretations are the main sources for GAAP guidance. GASB Statements and Interpretations are periodically … Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards (GASB Codification). Specific applicable principles are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesSecurity Longevity/Anniversary Date Calculator
… date when an employee returns to the payroll from being on leave. Please refer to the Salary Manual, Payroll … date when an employee returns to the payroll from being on leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/security-longevity-calculatorFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final project approval. The … and Building Code (Code) in relation to district construction projects. The Code applies to every facility … and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these facilities and issuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewOpinion 90-8
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws (preemption) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (foreign fire insurance taxes) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104(g), 9105(e); MUNICIPAL … governing the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys remain effective following the amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… value from the UNSPSC code set. Please refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. Bulkload … should include the category code on the transaction lines for contracts and purchase orders when the agency bulkloads a file into the SFS. Please refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. All Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 million. Two Board members were employed by corporations that were awarded contracts for the District’s capital project. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… a two-year period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby … and he is being held accountable. I’d like to thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for … over a twoyear period State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Attorney General Letitia James and the New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges … where they are reviewed to identify the license plate and state associated with the vehicle. If either of … that TBTA did not maximize toll collection because license plate images could not always be processed, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera's seat in the 15th New York City Council District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… DiNapoli. Auditors warned that another $56.8 million was at risk of overpayment over the next three years due to the … sure MCOs are being paid only what they are entitled to and that they cover costs they are supposed to,” DiNapoli … managed care provides hospital care, physician services, dental services, pharmacy benefits, and many others. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… to another with specific statutory authorization for such transfer. These transfer authorizations may be contained in appropriation … bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer federal grant funds to reimburse other state funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizations