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Opinion 2003-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority … joint fire district in coterminous town/village) VILLAGE LAW §§17-1704, 22-2210; TOWN LAW §§189-a, 189-e: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-223
… submission of the voluntary deduction for Bankers Security Group Life. Affected Employees Courts employees in Bargaining Units … obtain information regarding enrollment for this voluntary insurance please contact the ReliaStar/Voya Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-223-update-existing-deduction-code-398-bankers-sec-gr-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… requirements for the use of a purchase order (PO) and the procurement card (PCard). These requirements are effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useOpinion 98-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees … an emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of … districts continue to be subject to the prohibition, found in subdivision 4 of section 209-b of the General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… 301(8), 303, 308: The cost of constructing an addition to house an enhanced emergency telephone (E911) system which is … by the county governing board to be necessary to properly house the system and to assure effective operation and … determine that the construction is necessary to properly house the E911 system and to assure effective operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … issued on September 14, 2009, determined that while the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) constituent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOpinion 91-11
… terms of office of the officers of the local government (NY Const, art IX, §2; Municipal Home Rule Law, … present power to consent to a new appointment every third year. It is, therefore, our opinion that the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Tuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. … LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree programs in many fields, including nursing, business, liberal arts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeOpinion 92-3
… a prohibited interest in the engineer's contracts with the town if the loan is determined to be a direct or indirect … from directly or indirectly, soliciting any gift, or accepting or receiving any gift having a value of $75 or … , 85 Misc 2d 4, 377 NYS2d 1005, holding the prohibition on accepting or receiving gifts unconstitutionally vague as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Accounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… Purpose To determine if the Authority’s accounts receivable … documented their multiple efforts to collect any past due accounts, and referred to the Office of the Attorney General the accounts more than 120 days past due that it was unable to collect. The temporary rise in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … Commission filings of the two major carriers of crude oil in New York state – CSX Corporation and Canadian Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 94-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints … Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in their buildings are safe and well-maintained, which … includes providing adequate heat and hot water (HHW). In accordance with the Code, residential building owners must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today after giving remarks at the New York City Financial Control Board: “Federal relief and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately manage the District’s financial condition and the current findings and recommendations are similar to our November 2016 Financial Condition audit report. While the Board and officials made some progress in implementing the prior audit recommendations, they must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-744
… is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2022 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer … retirement service. Effective Dates Based on the Summer 2022 RF Summer Salaries – Semi-Monthly Certification and … may be submitted beginning with paychecks dated 07/14/2022 and must be completed by paychecks dated 03/09/2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-744-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… that cloud larger budget gaps in the outyears, which my office has repeatedly raised . Transit ridership remains … funding from public coffers and for the MTA to better account for its savings goals . As the MTA balances riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetEast Moriches Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-1)
… balance is enough to cover annual retirement contributions for nine years. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementMineola Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2021M-44)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Mineola Union Free School District’s (District) Board of … (Board) and District officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/mineola-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2021m