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Opinion 2006-2
… 2006 David J. Wukitsch, Esq., Town Attorney Town of New Baltimore 1 The State Comptroller’s approval is required for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2007-2
… towns using any method the county reasonably determines is equitable. Although a county may not turn over the care, … control of voting machines to towns and cities, the county is permitted to enter into leases with towns and cities to … addressed by this Office in 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-26, p 64. In Opn No. 92-26, supra , we concluded that, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 88-70
… REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of water) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(2), (7); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL … §34.00: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on whether to fluoridate city water or whether to improve the city water or sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 97-11
… to establish financial disclosure requirements for housing authorities) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability to housing authorities) -- Public Housing Authorities (applicability of city financial … 18 of the Gen Municipal Law authorizes a city to require housing authority members to file an annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 91-8
… NYS 930; see also 15 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations [3rd Ed, Rev.], §43.56). Finally, although the treasurer's … Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358 [2nd Dept 1985]; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation Taxpayers Ass'n v … of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638 [2nd Dept 1979]; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8X.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and … The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Created by the government public authorities are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service … Created by the government public authorities are legally separate entities that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… costs. It may be appropriate to make a computer and/or Internet service temporarily available to staff to facilitate … library of webinars available for local officials. The Academy for New York State’s Local Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money is appropriated and subsequently loaned or advanced to non-State agencies pursuant to State Finance Law Section 40-a. ALRs anticipate future … reimbursement from third-party sources. Loans are made to recipients (generally Public Benefit Corporations, Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesWSP USA Inc.
… 43% (7,571) are owned by the Department. The Department is responsible for ensuring all bridges that carry highway … According to the terms and conditions of the contract, WSP is required to maintain Railroad Protective Liability … Insurance at its own expense. Therefore, this insurance is not eligible for reimbursement. Key Recommendations Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incTax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… – A.9290 (Farrell) – Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive … Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentSafety of Seized Dogs
… the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a … services. As of June 30, 2017, the Department oversaw 294 shelters and 599 Officers. The Law sets specific time frames that shelters must hold seized dogs, known as the redemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and … is to finance and construct buildings for a variety of public and not-forprofit entities, including universities, … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Authority monitors the contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire … cost-sharing obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is … Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding needs (e.g., confidential, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire … cost-sharing obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks of serious communicable diseases. The … laws and regulations. Additional resources can be located online at SED’s technical assistance center. Schools are … vaccination information for schoolchildren via an online survey (Survey), which all schools complete annually. Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schools