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Opinion 93-22
… to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund moneys erroneously … Court Fund reported bail forfeiture in the amount of $200 for a particular defendant. The justice, by letter, … [CPL] before they could process the claim. You have asked for our opinion in this matter. If this were a true case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 92-50
… , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder employing a prescribed percentage of … Municipal Law, §104-a, authorizing a price preference for certain products made with significant recycled content; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 96-13
… in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers and the State Employees' … in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers and the State Employees' … position or employment in the civil service to which any salary or emolument is attached. We have been informed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), … In addition, daily inspection reports were not maintained for 51 of the 60 sheds (85 percent). Further, in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing … many of the programs it supervises. Reporting requirements for specific programs vary and some of the requirements are … auditors were not provided an explanation by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsVirtual Currency Licensing
… of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200. … through July 2023. About the Program DFS is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its Superintendent is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingOversight of Passenger Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ensures … Offices (DDSOOs) administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including the direct delivery of services to … OPWDD’s vulnerable clients were issued violations for serious traffic infractions, such as running red lights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetySafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public … identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOpinion 89-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution of (fines imposed by a court of … of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the … locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, cases and opinions of the Comptroller and the Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Medicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations’ Readiness for the Encounter Intake System
… Encounter transactions must be submitted to the EIS in a format set by the Department. Specifically, the EIS … regardless of the unique challenges each may have faced. In response to this preliminary observation, Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-readiness-encounter-intake-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform all agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart of accounts strings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether the Division of … day-to-day direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New … and staff at DMNA we interviewed denied knowledge about who directed the purchase of fuel from Arrochar Meats. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incState Agencies Bulletin No. 2312
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform all agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart of accounts strings mapped to the position pools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2312-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionOpinion 2001-14
… in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL … 801, 803: An intermunicipal agreement does not constitute a "contract" within the meaning of section 800 of the General … his or her relationship as a village employee and refrain from participation in town board discussions and decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … sufficient supporting documentation. These claims were for purchases at a local delicatessen and a repair shop and … Town of Kingsbury – Water Fees (Washington County) Except for minor discrepancies that were discussed with town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… OSC will Terminate the ORP or VDC Savings Plans panel for any employee that is Retired and Rehired if the agency … an arrears spreadsheet and have it reviewed, if required, for the retirement plan. Once the Correct History has been … Agency will enter the reviewed arrears, if required, for the retirement plan. Agency will enter General Comments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Agencies Bulletin No. 854
… to duty provided the return date does not extend beyond March 31, 2009. Employees on Military Stipend on October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/854-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 798
… Firefighter 1 Airport Firefighter 2 Airport Firefighter 3 Training and Safety Officer Air Base Security Guard Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/798-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 1028
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance … Association, Inc., agency funds will be allocated for a DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance until a cleaning … GOER memo, the payment to individuals is limited to $52.00 for 2010. In order to be eligible for the allowance, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1028-2010-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… during the audit period. The district used providers for as many as 13 years without seeking competition. Also, officials did not always obtain quotes for goods and services, as required. Carmel Central School … Five clubs did not maintain supporting documentation for collections totaling $236,912 and two clubs did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0