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Opinion 88-19
… landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of gift to defray expenses of lawsuit) REFERENDUM -- Landfill … be so expended, you inquire whether the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal … the town may prosecute the action, then it may accept a gift of monies from the citizens group to aid in the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… for that check date. Agencies should verify the employee’s mailing address is up-to-date. Note: If the employee has direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… 2014 through 2016, Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and long-term infrastructure investments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services. As part of this initiative, in January 2012, … services from the mainstream Medicaid managed care benefit package and transferring these services to the … calculations because the coverage groups do not actually cover Medicaid non-emergency transportation services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andAssociation to Benefit Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Association to Benefit Children (ABC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … To determine whether the costs reported by the Association to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/08/association-benefit-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) are adequately monitoring the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York … the meals served meet State regulations and New York City Food Standards. Our audit covered the period from January 1, … a daily basis. To this end, some shelters cook their own food on site while others have their food catered. Regardless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 31, 2022, unassigned fund balance in the general, water, wastewater, refuse and boardwalk funds were ($6,827,480), … 2025 proposed budget includes a planned deficit in water, wastewater and boardwalk funds, which will further negatively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Opinion 2002-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … the board's determination must be recorded in the county clerk's office and filed with the State Comptroller within … The board must cause a copy of the order, certified by the clerk, to be published at least once in the town's official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8Opinion 93-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … taxes within town outside village area) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8); TAX LAW, §1262(c): When a town … town all elect to receive their shares of county sales tax in cash, the town may not use its share to reduce townwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Town of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… statute states that FFI tax proceeds should be distributed to fire departments and companies for the use and benefits of … be distributed between the fire companies in proportion to the active membership of each company. Proper distribution … the chief financial officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including the allocation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… money up to 24 days after collection. Town of Patterson – Recycling Center Cash Receipts (Putnam County) Auditors … 44 of 76 remittances (58 percent) to the town clerk. The recycling center cash collection records were inadequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2386.1
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 … to participate in the annual cash out. The payment is calculated at the straight time rate based on the … Date: Appropriate Effective Date or last day the employee is Active Earnings End Date: Same as Earnings Begin Date Earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23861-2025-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-61
… and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2013 LLS payment and provide instructions for … first meets the five year continuous service criteria in October 2013, the employee becomes established and remains on the October LLS payment cycle even if the employee does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-61-october-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1083
… following criteria: Employee is in an eligible bargaining unit as defined above on the pay period end date. Employee … ES2 Extra Service Amount HPA Holiday Pay HPB Holiday Pay 1.5 HPH Holiday Pay – Hourly HPI Holiday Pay – Hourly 1.5 HPL … the Salary Withholding (5 Day Deferral) under Section 200 (2-a) of the State Finance Law will reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1083-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-civil-serviceState Police Bulletin No. SP-109
… work. Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-109-payment-out-title-work-employees-new-york-state-police-representedExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… of our examination were to determine if: (i) Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payment requests and payments made by … Section 597.3 of the State Labor Law on the Unemployment Insurance Program. Consider seeking authority to prevent … of our examination were to determine if i Unemployment Insurance UI benefit payment requests and payments made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III, and Acting Inspector General … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… 468 subway stations throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Trash collected is bagged and stored in refuse storage rooms and platform housings. However, trash storage … selected stations. Key Recommendations Objectively review the results of the Pilot Program, focusing on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programUnited Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by United Community Services, Inc. (United) on its … is a Brooklyn, New York for-profit organization authorized by SED to operate, among other SED-approved programs, the … and pays for these services using rates established by SED. The rates are based on the financial information that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualStep Up Therapy Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… a disability. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) refers students to Step Up and pays for its services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/step-therapy-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual