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Opinion 2000-23
… to salary increase of additional amount received by other than next ranking subordinate) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement to salary increase by police chief of additional amount received by other than next ranking subordinate) WORDS AND PHRASES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Village of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … 1, 2011 through October 31, 2014. Background The Village of Round Lake is located in the Town of Malta, Saratoga … Village of Round Lake Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followOpinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersOperational Advisory No. 26
… to complete the bi-annual verification of contacts in the OSC Online Contact Management System by June 30, 2025. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… (Metro-North), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New York City Transit (Transit), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus). (The … States. We issued our initial audit report on January 6, 2020. The audit objective was to determine whether MTA … However, the two components used in the calculation – mileage and failures – were not accurate. Mileage was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followOpinion 96-8
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l(1)(a); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§155, 1630; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns and villages … The penalty imposed is expressly declared to be civil in nature and is not made part of the motor vehicle … Director Justice Court Fund 1 In People ex .rel. NYS Thruway v NYRAC , Yonkers City Court, April 26, 1995, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Oversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and … personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share of the population … The neighborhoods of Long Island City LIC Sunnyside and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensOpinion 2002-14
… appropriateness of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW §§1-102(5), 4-400(1)(l), … monies to the property owners under these circumstances. Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits … or private corporation, association or undertaking. Article VIII, §1 generally prohibits the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 2002-13
… TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding fire department sports or recreational teams); (paying expenses of fire … or company (see, e.g., 2000 Opns St Comp No. 2000-6, p 16; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Opinion 88-61
… is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether … U.S. Postal Service postmarked with the date of the last day for the payment of school taxes without interest may be … in an envelope postmarked with a date after the last day for the payment of taxes without interest and that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York … of Mental Health OMH has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1144
… M/C Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units: Management Confidential … Automatic Set up of the D4M Additional Pay Record - OSC In Institution Pay Period 25L/26C and Administration Pay … will be left blank; the system will calculate the D4M amount based on the eligible earnings End Date: Pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1144-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-designated-management-orState Agencies Bulletin No. 1143
… CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units: Administrative Services … Automatic Set up of the D4C Additional Pay Record – OSC In Institution Pay Period 25L/26C and Administration Pay … will be left blank; the system will calculate the D4C amount based on the eligible earnings End Date: Pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1143-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1142
… PEF Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in bargaining unit 05 – Professional, Scientific and … Automatic Set up of the D4P Additional Pay Record – OSC In Institution Pay Period 25L/26C and Administration Pay … will be left blank; the system will calculate the D4P amount based on the eligible earnings End Date: Pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1142-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… by nearly a third from earlier estimates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a reduction from $1 billion from June 2021. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The city has used federal aid to fund new … and take advantage of opportunities to pursue growth. Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… units of supportive housing each year. Proposals should address the needs of the various populations to be served by … ESSHI contracts contains a work plan detailing the provider’s objectives as well as the housing-related support … Further, in-home visits allow the opportunity for the provider to see the resident’s living environment. From the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative