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Opinion 88-59
… as compensation for services already rendered. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the payment of the salary of … the justice at a higher rate in the future. December 12, 1988 Patricia J. Boyd, Village Clerk Village of Central Square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Opinion 96-21
… by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), 202-b(2): A town board, pursuant to Town Law, §202-a, may authorize the replenishment of sand and the … to your letter asking whether the procedures of Town Law, §202-b may be used to authorize the replenishment of sand and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 92-37
… 1 of the Town Law, §173, in which case the Comptroller's approval is generally not required, or pursuant to … that when a town board adopts a resolution establishing or extending a fire district, the resolution must be submitted … copies of a town board resolution "establishing or extending a fire alarm or a fire protection district, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Opinion 93-10
… RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not … authorizing certain offices to close on the day before a holiday which falls on a Saturday). General Construction Law, … pursuant to County Law, §206-a, the county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving (see also 1993 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Clifton Springs , Columbia County , Town of Eagle , Town of LeRay , Village of New York Mills , Town … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Vil of Clifton Springs Columbia Co Town of Eagle Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 99-13
… generally should be estimated based on reliable factual studies or statistics ( NY Tel. , supra ; Jewish … , supra ; cf . Larsen Baking v City of New York , 30 AD2d 400, 292 NYS2d 145 affd 24 NY2d 1036, 303 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s … by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry profitability, … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys … by 3 percent in 2019 to $164100 but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallProjected Invoice
… year’s annual invoice, which you will receive in November 2026. If you have the Billing Security Role, we notify you … to amortize, regardless of whether you participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) or Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program . For participants of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/projected-invoiceXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of … OSC approval, see Section XI.8.A Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that … for additional information). Upon OSC approval of the OP transaction, agencies are able to create and dispatch the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to determine if OTDA’s … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA monitors data on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… January 2024 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not processed … of the Budget establishes the pay rate for State seasonal and other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. … the alignment of the minimum wage paid to hourly employees and student workers with the minimum wage levels approved as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… also included a commitment to rationalizing shelter provider rates. We recognize that this audit was conducted … including standard rate guidelines for negotiating provider budgets. Documentation for the entire DHS contract … as well as standard rate guidelines for negotiating provider budgets to ensure continuity in processes as DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are granted to academic and administrative officers to promote professional development. Other paid leaves are … To determine whether the State University of New York SUNY at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. (Long Island Spine), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists PC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC (Long Island Laparoscopic), a non-participating provider … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC waived Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from … Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that Rehabilitation … and $489,616 in questionable costs claimed by RSS. Of these amounts, $6,282 in unallowable expenses and $137,836 … another two clients who were paying more than 30 percent of their income for rent, which is the threshold set by OMH. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family … of October 2021, the Office oversees 627 shelters and 195 shelter providers. According to the U.S Department of Housing … individuals in January 2020. The Office’s funding of shelter services is administered through the Local Districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerLabor Investigations in New York City
… Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found 2,819 minors employed in violation of the law and assessed … citizen or advocacy group, or through the Division’s own sweeps of industries prone to unlawful practices (e.g., … Audit/Management system (WPM) and an investigation can be launched. The WPM is used to track details chronicling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistances controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure highrisk target populations needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative