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Opinion 2002-3
… as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town board may contract for the … limitations of section one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State … districts created for different purposes). Further, it is our opinion that a town may not, pursuant to its home rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 89-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … Town boards are also authorized to determine, in accordance with applicable civil service and other … (Town Law, §150[2]). There is no similar authority in the Town Law, however, to confer upon the chief of police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… with its newly enacted Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard 2. Accounts receivable balances have since returned … costs, such as property related costs and vehicle expenses, and $17,650 in personal service costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… million over the coming years. Auditors also identified a provider of taxi services that overbilled DOH for tolls. The provider told auditors it charged for tolls based on the cash … DiNapoli recommended DOH: Recover the $6.2 million in contract overpayments to the transportation managers for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of … the common council is authorized to negotiate an agreement for the allocation of county sales tax to the city, subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 93-26
… Law, §§190, 198[10-f], 209). Once an ambulance district is established, the board is authorized, inter alia , to contract on behalf of the … ambulance services (see 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-26, p 33). Notwithstanding the apparently mandatory language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26XI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) … and established policies The specifications were written to solicit and encourage competition. The agency uses the … required clauses, including Appendix A. The award was made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder from at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionIX.5.B Billing for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… their own Federal Grant Projects, Customer Contracts and Awards in SFS Have their Projects and Customer Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5b-billing-onboarding-agenciesXII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… A VOUCHER TO WITHHOLD RETAINAGE The purchase order (i.e., contract encumbrance) should reflect the total contract liability amount, including the amount that will be … well as releasing those withheld throughout the contract period. Account Code Description 58951 Used when temporarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageXII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… include planning and preparation, moving, disassembly, assembly and other general activities related to relocation … materials to accomplish moving tasks. Policy References: NYS OGS Group 79004 – Moving Services Award #23140 (replaces … currently effective March 3, 2019 through March 2, 2024. NYS Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rates (Section 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… P-Card reconciliation using an appropriation which is lapsing can be performed up until the published deadline. … the published lapse date, and if a lapsing appropriation is used, will fail budget check at that time. All … last day interagency vouchers will be paid before lapsing is on the published deadline. Payment of interagency vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The case is being handled by … The Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman and Deputy Bureau Chiefs … and Meryl Lutsky. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… reportable from non-reportable incidents, and includes a template that describes the details that need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc. (CAMBA) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58 ). About the Program … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2022-23, SUNY had an overall budget of $12.5 … and fees. SUNY’s Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy) states that each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2171
… & Technical Services BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the … of the program . The Office of Employee Relations (OER) Memorandum dated 10/26/2023 provides additional information. … be currently enrolled in the Over40 Comp Time II program or be currently employed in an eligible position to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2171-2023-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance for employees in the Racing Inspector title. Affected Employees: Employees … Racing Inspector at the NYS Gaming Commission are eligible to receive a CSEA ASU Work-Related Clothing Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2312
… Fiscal Year Ending 2024-25 and the Fiscal Year Beginning 2025-26, the PayServ position pool chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2025-26 budget references where $0 appropriations have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2312-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionDiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. … she attempted to purchase a $160,000 home with Chamber of Commerce funds, prompting the launch of a joint investigation … municipalities, and state grants. She was charged with Grand Larceny second degree, Possession of a Forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… individually. Advantages: Control over the days and hours of collection improve safety, reduce noise, litter and … residents may resist the formation of special districts to deliver the services. • If the contract is funded by real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-options