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Opinion 2002-14

… the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise and Settlement (incurrence of reasonable expenses to evaluate … appropriateness of settlement) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (work performed on private property in connection … may benefit a private party. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a village project to reconstruct a …

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-320

… processing of the April 2023 UCS Salary Increases and Overtime Meal Allowance Increases and provide instructions for payments not processed … 87 Management/Confidential 86 Unrepresented and Benefits Ineligible Employees 88 New York City Judicial Staff …

Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste

… safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. This audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 … 1.3 million students, with approximately 91,000 faculty and staff. Campuses are located throughout the State, and SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. …

Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations Practices ( 2015-S-20 ). Background On April … of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their businesses in …

Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)

… Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie … is the only major public hospital in western New York and provides sophisticated and specialized patient care … Erie County Medical Center Corporation Employee Incentive and and Bonus Payments Report 2016S29 …

Financial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Financial Condition and Selected Expenses ( 2015-S-21 ). Background The New York … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York … to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled …

Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention

… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before they …

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today … in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious …

Capital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Capital Program Revenue and Expenses (Report 2014-S-54 ). Background The New York … thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York … to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled …

Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template

… districts to establish an audit committee to oversee and report to the board on the annual independent audit of … school districts to establish an internal audit function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the … of Education, which were adopted as an emergency action and are subject to revision, the audit committee must develop …

Emerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle

… has compiled guidance including a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the … an institutional investor-ready firm Sound compliance and operating standards Institutionally-trained professionals …

Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments

… Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance carriers …

Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately monitors and enforces weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products …

Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) follows court orders, and its own policies and procedures, regarding inmate sentences to ensure accurate …

Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs

… (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities … Public Authorities Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates a solid waste …

Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety

… safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit 2013-S-73 , the audit covers the …

Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …

Special 20- and 25-Year Plans – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Selected Financial Management and Administrative Practices

… 2010 to February 28, 2014. Background The New York State Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act establishes a Court-appointed Public …

Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety

… Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 … The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the public. As part of this role, …