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Opinion 89-7
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … in contravention of Article VIII, §1 (1983 Opns St Comp, No. 83-158, p 199; see Timmerman v City of New York , 69 … to the performance of services (see 1985 Opns St Comp, No. 85-44, p 59). Accordingly, in the instant situation, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266
… of updated procedures for processing union dues deductions in PayServ Affected Employees Courts employees who are … or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-266-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625
… of updated procedures for processing union dues deductions in PayServ Affected Employees CUNY employees who are seeking … or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-625-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollOpinion 93-11
… of calculating the limitations under that section, to mean "indebtedness other than an indebtedness which would be … and since the calculation of the limit in section 104.00 does not include indebtedness "which would be excluded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 89-50
… was intended to curb raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored individuals or enterprises ( Teacher's … prohibits the expenditure of municipal moneys for the benefit of private parties unless it is in furtherance of a … that inaction could lead to harm; (3) some form of direct contact between the municipality's agents and the injured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… was $816 million. CityFHEPS is administered in accordance with Title 68, Chapter 10 of the Rules of the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsOpinion 98-5
… superseded to the extent inconsistent with this opinion. You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a … extent of actual or prospective interests in contracts, to be made to the governing board of the municipality for … and procedures (see General Municipal Law, §§103, 104-b) can help ensure that contracts for burial services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Purpose To determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine if MitchellLama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsOpinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Medicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… Objective To determine whether improper Medicaid managed care premiums were paid on behalf of recipients with … Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met its responsibility to operate a hotline, establish a database of reported allegations and a Staff Exclusion List, and … Background The Center was established by the Protection of People With Special Needs Act (Chapter 501 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationOpinion 89-23
… to your letter asking whether a village may allow the New York State Division of Parole to utilize space in the … Whether a village may allow the New York State Division of Parole to utilize space in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 89-30
… -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide gasoline … You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Virtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing (Report 2022-S-18 ). About the Program The … included in our initial audit report Virtual Currency Licensing Report 2022S18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followOpinion 92-19
… PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… the body or official responsible for auditing claims: If original documentation (such as invoices, purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is submitted. When original documentation is not provided, there may be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsOpinion 92-34
… When a city receives partial payment of a parking fine or penalty and/or a mandatory surcharge, the city may apply the … or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of only a portion … surcharge in addition to any other sentence, fine or penalty otherwise permitted or required, in the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Capital … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … shelters. DHS contracts with public and private entities in its mission to: prevent homelessness when possible; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations