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Opinion 88-36
… INSURANCE -- Liability Insurance (authority of county to purchase on behalf of sheriff) COUNTY LAW, §650: A county … v Boyle , _____ Misc 2d _____, NYLJ, June 24, 1988, p 28). After noting the constitutional prohibition of Article XIII, … may not receive any money or property as such officer or do any act affecting the disposition of money or property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a vertical city, with tens of thousands of elevators … about false inspections or hazardous conditions. Even in a limited group of inspections, we found nearly every one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Student grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing … that tracked, recorded and maintained student grades in the Arlington, Elmira, Fairport, Freeport and Saratoga … history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesOpinion 90-58
… private capacity is not a "contract" with the municipality for purposes of the conflict of interest provisions of … a misdemeanor (General Municipal Law, §805). A "contract" for purposes of article 18 includes only any express or … official duties. In this regard, it might be appropriate for the code to address the circumstances, if any, under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN … by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 89-36
… requirements either to establish a capital reserve fund for a specific capital improvement or to expend moneys from a capital reserve fund established for a type of capital improvement for a specific improvement, where the authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Opinion 89-11
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … Fire Department Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to … Fire Department Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still too many … blight.” Foreclosure filings rose rapidly after the housing bubble burst and the recession of 2008-2009 took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 93-2
… -- Change in Fiscal Year (timing of proposition in village) VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village Law, §9-912 authorizes a village board, on its own … a referendum on a proposition to change the date of the village general election from March to June may be held at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2XIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State … no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or removal of access, … on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… (MTA) already overdue and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released … the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 of its capital security program — safeguarding the most vulnerable and … during Superstorm Sandy. Phases 2 and 3 of the capital security program are underway, but they are also experiencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper … P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of … oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s auditors discovered during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $30,000 in 2023. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $30,500 in 2024. An additional deferment is also available to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill … Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health … Care (MLTC) plans, which serve people who require nursing home or long-term home health care. When a Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds … individuals on the same property where only one credit was due. Key Recommendations Continue to review the returned … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… drug prevention treatment. In 2009, OASAS entered into a five-year, $47.6 million net deficit funding contract with PHNY, … to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. ( 2015-S-24 ) Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering … may defer up to $8,000.00 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaProhibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… During an Active Procurement – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any … contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide elected office, or their authorized political … Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make either directly or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurement