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Opinion 89-12
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … equipment for courthouses. The engineer also generally was to supervise all work and, among other things, decide any … and acceptability of materials or work. The engineer was an officer of a company which was a subcontractor of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500). Affected … 007582 8339021 Cleaner 003205 3014000 Cook 003232 3102300 Food Service Worker 1 003264 3124200 Food Service Worker 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2021-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 93-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of public works is entitled to the salary fixed for the office of the principal when acting in the case of a vacancy in the office of the principal. You ask whether 17 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 97-10
… -- Installment Purchase Contracts (authority to use for construction of firehouse) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: … with title to the structure passing to the fire district for nominal consideration at the end of the term. You ask … and title to the structure would pass to the fire district for nominal consideration at the end of the term. We are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 94-1
… of the salaries of county employees who perform services for the administration and operation of a county sewer … charge to the cost of establishing a district an allowance for services rendered by salaried town employees when such … to the expense of maintaining a district an allowance for services rendered by any town officer or employee when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall … Whether the voters of a city may bring a petition to remove an elected city official through recall election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31DiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer … pace of repairs, according to an analysis of MTA data by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Years of … The overall number of repairs needed in New York Citys subway stations has increased leaving fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingOpinion 92-31
… LAW, §4-412(1): A village, by local law, may provide for the publication and distribution of a newsletter for its … reports, bulletins or other information relating to the official acts and meetings of the officers, employees, … activity or pursuant to express statutory authority, it is not a proper municipal purpose to raise revenues by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 884
… Departments and Institutions, the following was added for M/C employees who had separated from State service prior … beginning in Pay Period 25L, paychecks dated March 26, 2009 (Institution) and April 1, 2009 (Administration) … the payment of the restored vacation credits. The payment is to be submitted by the agency in which the employee was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/884-restoration-and-payment-managementconfidential-mc-vacation-creditsOpinion 91-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift to fire company); (authority to accept gift of firefighting equipment) FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district … Whether the fire district may give to the fire company the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 94-17
… -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Tax Levy … the amount of unpaid fees imposed upon property owners for recycling services provided by the city under a contract … cities are authorized to enter into contracts to provide for a system of collection and disposal of solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 94-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … TOWN LAW, §200: The approval of the State Comptroller is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You … Whether the approval of the State Comptroller is required in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk New Yorkers potentially in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “Every month thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the process for updating and designating queries to be included in the upgrade migration. Affected Employees All PS Query … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… OBLIGATION DEFINITION An asset retirement obligation (ARO) is a legally enforceable liability associated with the … tanks X-ray machines Certain laboratory equipment This is not an exhaustive list. Agencies should consider the … requires that recognition of the liability occur when it is both incurred and reasonable estimable. In order for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsOpinion 96-10
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital … general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may not authorize the … the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund into the fire district's general fund. It may, however, authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts identified in this audit should take the … I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this audit and begin examining school districts from every … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-70
… Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to … Regulation Services (RRSU) BU67 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between … Earnings Code D40. Earnings Begin Date: 11/19/14 or last day the employee is Active Earnings End Date: Same as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-70-2014-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outReporting of Billboard Income
… assessed in accordance with the City Administrative Code for the failure to file an RPIE, filing late, or filing an … 1st of 2009 and 2010 and used to compute tax assessments for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 City tax years. Background … producing property. Finance assessors are responsible for verifying income reported on RPIEs. Assessors also make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-income