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Opinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession … to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 93-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of … LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as used in General Municipal Law, §109-b(6)(c) includes only … which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… to grow, although the state Division of the Budget projects collections will level out, increasing by 6.9% over … application fee, and the winners would pay a $500 million license fee. Other legislative proposals to expand gaming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… comply with Medicaid policies; and $57,597 was paid for psychiatric claims that were billed in excess of permitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Opinion 89-19
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL … and Rules (CPLR) in connection with the filing of a record on a civil appeal. Section 8022 of the CPLR provides: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, … Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent … dated November 16, 2022, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseOuaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) and membership operate the Company in accordance with its … of the management of the Company could be vested in its membership. The Company’s current revenue sources are Foreign … Treasurer also paid claims before approval by the Board or membership, did not maintain accurate and complete accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, involving bus driver negligence prompted legislation to amend the New … and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter … across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, including assessment and case management, access to health care and child care … of Temporary Disability Assistance adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseOpinion 89-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; … VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a federal agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… goods provided by Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office for those goods. Background … benches on the campus. The College submitted a $22,800 claim for payment, payable to Fast Track, to our Office for … in the New York State Contract Reporter. In addition, the claim for payment was inappropriate because the College had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of North Hempstead (S9-21-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 … estimates for significant expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Key Recommendation In consideration of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-north-hempstead-s9-21-12Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… cities, towns and villages across the State. The Town of Big Flats (Town) is one of the local governments included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20RPF 23-15 - Amendment #1
The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) is seeking mainframe technical support services solution to assist OSC in administering IBM zSeries hardware and associated technology.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/rfp23-15-amendment-1.pdfBethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
Determine whether the Bethpage Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library’s policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/bethpage-2019-219.pdfFood Metrics Implementation (2017-S-18)
To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s18.pdfFood Metrics Implementation (2017-S-18) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Office of General Services is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s18-response.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2020
The New York State Legislature amended the Finance Law in 2015 by adding a new Section 8-c, which provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic syste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2020.pdfOutstanding Violations (Follow-Up) (2014-F-13), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by New York City Department of Buildings (Department) officials to implement the recommendations contained in our audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f13-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2018
Unexpectedly high personal income tax receipts and other factors resulted in a positive end to the State's last fiscal year with a General Fund balance of $9.4B
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2018-19.pdf