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Opinion 89-12
… of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - - Engineering … of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS - - Conflicts … Olean v Cattaraugus County , 30 AD2d 758, 291 NYS2d 861, a case which appears to have pre-dated the above-cited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Opinion 2000-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to salary … by other than next ranking subordinate) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement to salary increase … 883, 639 NYS2d 1006, supports this conclusion. In that case, a chief had received pay increases each time the base …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23DiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and making sure justice was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool special education sector. I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerOpinion 90-49
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (improvement district … DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (compensation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to … is entitled to the per day compensation in each particular case. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-179, p 191, is superseded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 94 - 23
… located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two … other town. If the proposed extension is without petition and by board motion pursuant to Town Law, §170(2), joint … district which is located within two towns be extended and that the entire area of the proposed extension is within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was … DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in … Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released today, found from 2009 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… provide guidance regarding the fields that are mandatory and must be populated on the header level of expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Travel and Expense Module. This requirement will help facilitate a … station is the same as their residence in PAYSR, in which case the EDA must enter the word “Residence.” This is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsOpinion 89-41
… issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program); … or at the fire district's annual election, but in either case, the board of fire commissioners is not required to hold … of: (1) a "political subdivision"; or (2) fire departments and fire companies located in a fire protection district of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41DiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology company Comcast Corp. to disclose political … spending. The Fund will continue to engage with companies and shine the light on the use of corporate resources to … Since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case, the Fund has filed resolutions with 52 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide … documentation supporting payments for Accounts Payable and Land Claims processed in the Statewide Financial System … to OSC or to facilitate OSC’s on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, … DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this … arraigned in Vernon Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper … of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for public assistance benefits, including Medicaid, are assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies must forward all checks, money orders, etc. and a printout of either the SFS “Summary” page or “Invoice … with the amount of the cash deposit and a justification as to why there is no alternative. Cash … to group a check and printout together, or in the case of multiple checks, to fold the printout around the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… related to types of intergovernmental agreements and whether they are subject to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) review and approval. Additionally, information regarding procurement … his opinion the Attorney General noted that, in the case of a disagreement between the parties to the agreement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former … Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for … the work of the State Police members assigned to this case, the State Comptroller’s Office, and the Wayne County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a period of time (e.g., grant period) … or result. In the SFS, a project is used to collect and track costs related to those activities. This includes … Projects may be re-opened if needed, as in the case of the federal agency rejecting a final report and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologySelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts … it has identified revenue enhancement opportunities; and whether it has followed required procedures in the … Airport were not reflected in either system. In one case in 2015, the PANYNJ executed a permit for a property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… due to federal aid, better-than-projected tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by … The surplus could reach at least $4.5 billion if revenue and spending remain on their current tracks, according to … optimistic spending projections for overtime, Carter case spending (involving students with disabilities) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… electronically through Retirement Online , or in the case of a paper application, received by our Albany office, … For information about filing, including information and documents you’ll need to submit to NYSLRS, visit our … for Retirement page . Read Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Comptroller approved 1,185 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $48.9 billion and approved more than 27.1 million payments worth more than … Inc. for implementation of vocational rehabilitation case management system. $1.6 million with Snehal R. Sheth for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-september