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Opinion 89-39
… exception when the conflict of interest results from the status of the municipal officer or employee as an officer or … an interest in the contract for reasons other than his status as officer or employee of the entity (see General … that municipal codes of ethics must provide standards with respect to, among other things, private employment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 98-3
… (appointment to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 805-a: The appointment of the town supervisor's business … with matters before the town may violate section 805-a, depending on the particular circumstances. It may be … in connection with matters before the town, section 805-a of the General Municipal Law would have to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Corcraft's Textile Procurement … several potential safety issues, including the lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Port Authority of New York and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Willsboro (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly … Period January 1, 2017 – November 30, 2021. The release of this report was suspended while outside law enforcement … the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including licenses, water and sewer charges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92DiNapoli: NYC Budget Increases Transparency, Reveals Structural Gaps
… New York City’s $127 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 preliminary budget (February Plan) provides more transparency for … chronic underbudgeting and exposing an emerging structural budget gap that may require choices that threaten the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-increases-transparency-reveals-structural-gapsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… were not implemented. CVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of … Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their prescription drug coverage under Empire Plan Medicare Rx. CVS Caremark, which contracted with Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … and examinations have been issued. City University of New York (CUNY): Time and Attendance Practices for Public … Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1505
… implemented the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and the CSEA, provides for payment of the 2016-2017 … code must be evaluated and if an update is required, the new increment code must continue to reflect payment … results in a salary below the Job Rate of the grade of the new position) effective after receiving the October 2016 CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1505-october-2016-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-84
… implemented the 2011-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for payment of the 2017-2018 … code must be evaluated and if an update is required, the new increment code must continue to reflect payment … results in a salary below the Job Rate of the grade of the new position) effective after receiving the April 2017 DC37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-84-april-2017-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumOpinion 2006-11
… board member has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an … or performance of any portion of town orders from the auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and … a prohibited interest if the town makes purchases from an auto parts store that employs the board member as its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Other Bulletin No. 15
… Addtl Sft Comp – Hourly BSA Back Salary Award EC1 Extra Serv Clin Teacher Multi EC2 Extra Serv Clin Teacher Single EH1 Extra Serv Physician 76 Multi EH2 Extra Serv Physician 76 Single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-15-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-state-universityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1310
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … 2013-2014 Performance Awards (Longevity Lump Sum Payments) in April 2014 as one-time, lump sum payments in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500. Effective Date(s) Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1310-april-2014-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOpinion 90-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of … §1262(d),(f); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§840(1), 844(1): In the absence of a special act requiring otherwise, the … the assessed value for county purposes of the property in the village as listed on the town assessment roll by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Medicare claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims … the problems identified in the initial audit report. This included the recovery of $977,343 in Medicaid … totaling over $4,600 for employee payroll advances, which is prohibited. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 97-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover former school board members); … (municipal cooperative health benefit plans) -- Self-Insurance (municipal cooperative health benefit plans) … reimburse a former school board member for Part B Medicare insurance premiums paid by the former school board member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2Opinion 2000-11
… It further stated that "[s]uch deputy superintendent shall act as such during the pleasure of the town superintendent." … of the Laws of 1952 indicate that the intent of the 1952 amendment was to remedy the situation where a superintendent, … appointees, we believe the primary intent of the 1952 amendment -- to ensure that a deputy is in place when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are operating in … residential DV program. DV programs are run by various not-for-profit agencies across the State. During our audit … is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… based on independent emissions data reported to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project). The new commitment will … address global warming,” said Lance Pierce, president of CDP North America, whose disclosure data is at the core of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Evaluations (2017-N-3) The DOE had difficulty meeting the 60-calendar-day time frame requirement for completing … and is required to make restitution to the state. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ): Selected … Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce (2017-S-58) The PANYNJ did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… primary means of transportation between Long Island and New York City. Therefore, the LIRR must be prepared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-flooding