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Opinion 89-7

… compensation to a public officer beyond the amount fixed when the services were performed would constitute a gift in … 72 Misc 2d 744, 340 NYS2d 18, relative to retroactive pay increases under collective bargaining agreement). Such … No. 85-44, p 59). Accordingly, in the instant situation, we believe that the town board may not pay the members of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7

Required Documentation

… online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes copies of: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentation

Opinion 90-36

… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES … of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for deposit on or after the date indicated on the check. The … agreed "that the same were not immediately to be presented for payment" (18 Hun, at 260) and the agent wrote in pencil …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36

Opinion 88-56

… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm … doing business with district) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), … of interest in purchase contracts between the firm and the district if the exception contained in General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56

Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions

… ). This is a secure and easy way to submit your reports and payments. If an … your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY … ADDTL represents an additional remittance on a previously filed report and payment. AUDIT represents payment as result …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructions

Property Tax Freeze Credit

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax … Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) were appropriate and … for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state residents, household incomes that exceeded the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-credit

Capital – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… by public authorities funded directly from State-supported bond proceeds, while figures for the Division of the Budget’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capital

The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits

… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin as of the member’s retirement date, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-payments

Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)

… examine the District’s calculation of separation payments and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to … the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the audit period, 32 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-information

Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools

… (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools, including 202,000 students who receive … services. Students with greater special education needs and challenges, such as autism spectrum disorders, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schools

New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance

… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an … and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using … To assess various New York State agencies progress in establishing an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governance

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2322

… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the Security Services Unit (BU01 – Arbitration Eligible, … State of New York and NYSCOPBA, provides for an increase in location pay for eligible employees in the Security … Expanded Duty Pay and/or Inconvenience Pay at the Current Amount are eligible for the following increases: Earnings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facility

Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)

… to control all cash receipts and disbursement functions increases the risk that Department funds could be … to which they are entitled. The Department’s software does not produce accurate accounts receivable aging reports, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)

… (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program. DOH … considered purchased for the recipient at no additional cost (because the purchase price of the DME has generally … care. By comparison, under Medicare—a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and for those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-follow

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget

… of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job growth in many sectors indicate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budget

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition

… Malnutrition can result from the general deterioration of an individual’s health, inadequate treatment or neglect, … medical record, and that meet existing standards of professional practice. For the five-year period ended … medical record. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition

Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance

… its priority maintenance needs, especially after the damage inflicted by major storms in recent years. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance

Office of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference

… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2025 Virtual … By attending any of the courses below, you will be added to the Office of Operations email distribution list to receive future communications related to its annual Fall … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conference