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Opinion 88-57
… Opns St Comp, 1968, p 728; 8 Opns St Comp, 1952, p 281; NY Const, Art I, §11; US Const, 14th Amendment). … , 28 NY2d 74, 320 NYS2d 25; Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie v City of Poughkeepsie , 22 AD2d 270, 255 NYS2d 549). Generally, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson, New York (“PFD”), pled guilty … Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, embezzling over a million dollars of fire department funds. Melin took money that was supposed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… when the Payment Method on the purchase order is the Procurement Card. Receipts are required and inspection information is … when the Payment Method on the purchase order is the Procurement Card. An agency must address match exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of … designated clearinghouse for all agencies’ information, does post some links. However, as of June 2022, fewer than 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… board must approve the petition or resolution. If they do not, the proceedings terminate and the current justice … Association Phone: (800) 669-6247 Email: NYSMA1@gmail.com Web: https://www.nysma.net New York State Association of … 599-0722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nysamcc.com New York Conference of Mayors Phone: (518) 463-1185 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… 26 The U.S. Small Business Administration opened the online application portals for the SVOG and the Restaurant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… or school vacation food service,” but not when schools are open during the regular school year. In April 2021, the USDA … authority to allow the SSO to operate when school is open during the regular school year, effective July 1, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… with state policy makers and state agencies, need to do a better job making sure inappropriate payments are … provided to county inmates in a timely manner. Counties do not have a legal role in monitoring the eligibility of UI … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to … through August 31, 2016. Background ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of New York City … homes (relatives) or with foster parents selected by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary agencies. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOpinion 99-15
… of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater Poughkeepsie Library v Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 579-580; 601 NYS2d 94, 97). Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 2000-15
… a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department … that section is entitled to all powers, rights, privileges and immunities granted by law to the volunteer members of the … during the time services are rendered, including benefits under the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Selected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Purpose To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met … has law enforcement authority to protect and advocate for people with special needs who are served by six State … reports, and delegates some less serious cases to SOAs for investigation. The Center is also required to maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… Department of Homeland Security - Hurricanes Irene and Lee Hazard Mitigation $17.8 million in grants to 16 … Department of Civil Service $161 million to CaremarkPCS Health LLC for pharmacy benefit services for the Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan and Student Health Plan. Department of Health $18.4 million to Computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014Opinion 2006-2
… in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for establishment of a water district, even though the … in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for the establishment of a water district, if the increased … maximum amount of the water improvement to be constructed for the district must be stated in both the petition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2006-3
… authorization for the construction of a cable television system over public rights of way within the area to be served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54SUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3
… Bulletin No. SU-314.2 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions … York State Payroll System (PayServ) for these employees is .00120. Agency Deptid Stonybrook University Hospital 28050 … Home Part of 28050 Effective Dates The new overtime rate is effective 09/16/2021. Agencies should begin using the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… New York City’s transportation and warehousing sector regained 82% of its pandemic job … job gains over the past two years were fueled by increased demand for moving goods rather than people during the … new economic disruptions to passenger travel or the global supply chain. According to the most recent data for May 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… Code." The framework proposes to consolidate the number of tax brackets, but doesn't specify the income levels at … has targeted are those for state and local taxes, an issue of particular significance in New York. New Yorkers reported … taxes and $20.9 billion for property taxes, 13.5 percent of all state and local tax deductions reported nationwide in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.1
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. SU-314.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions … York State Payroll System (PayServ) for these employees is .00120. Agency Deptid Stonybrook University Hospital 28050 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3141-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates