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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. 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-optionsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to advance social and economic opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and is responsible for approving pricing for preferred source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-follow