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Opinion 88-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance … §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his municipality if he receives a direct … time the officer or employee was elected or appointed, but does not except any renewals thereof. Subdivision 1(b) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Opinion 93-23
… with General Municipal Law, §803. Also, the town's code of ethics should be examined to determine whether it contains any pertinent provisions. A town code of ethics must include provisions relative to private … but see Opns St Comp No. 92-30, p 78, concluding that a code of ethics may not be "inconsistent" with article 18). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… future, they may get left behind. Our strategy for sustainable, lower carbon investing is working and will … investors can undertake." "We applaud Comptroller DiNapoli for doubling the investment to the low emissions index fund," … recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its efforts to combat climate change by the Asset Owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-175
… the Laws of 2008 that implementing agreements between the State of New York and various negotiating units in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-175-december-2011-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-allowance-andCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… in special education. (*The terms “child(ren) and “student(s)” are used interchangeably in this report.) The New … the evaluation. Assessments: The DOE performs a series of student assessments, including a social history review, … and, in consultation with the parent, determines the student’s eligibility for special education services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsOpinion 90-22
… consumer deposits at the rate fixed by the Public Service Commission. If the municipality in its discretion decides to … the municipality may retain a reasonable administrative fee. Opn Nos. 81-27 and 79-754 are superseded. We are in … that a municipality may apply a reasonable administrative fee against the interest earned to compensate itself for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… “The MTA has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and … position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could least afford … The MTA plans to raise fares and tolls by 4 percent in 2017 and by another 4 percent in 2019, slightly less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… responsible personal finance and financial well-being. A 2021 state law required certain agencies and authorities to … financial literacy-related education information to DFS by Nov. 1, 2021. DFS was to post the information to its website … information, does post some links. However, as of June 2022, fewer than 15 of the state’s 100-plus eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsFairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… Fire District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County and is a district corporation of the … Fire Commissioners, covers approximately five and one-half square miles and services 26,000 residents. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fDuanesburg Central School District – Separation Payments (2014M-67)
… $14.4 million. Key Finding District officials have established adequate internal controls over separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/duanesburg-central-school-district-separation-payments-2014m-67Village of Webster – Audit Follow Up (2012M-110-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of September 30, 2013, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Trustees and an elected Mayor. Budget appropriations for the general and water funds in 2011-12 were approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/20/village-webster-audit-follow-2012m-110-fDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… gaps, shrinking debt capacity and the lingering threat of federal funding cuts cloud the horizon. Yet, there are no … leaving the state with little cushion in the event of an economic downturn." The $170.3 billion spending plan is … million, to $166 billion, from last year. The Division of the Budget (DOB) expects that the state will utilize 42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansCUNY Bulletin No. CU-749
… in the Institution Pay Period 18C, paychecks dated 12/15/2022. Eligibility Criteria Employees in the CUNY campus … for at least 200 working days from January 1 to November 15 $478.57 Staff Nurse (hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 914 - 1224 hours from January 1 to November 15 $239.28 Be in Active pay status for at least 1225 – 1714 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-749-cuny-december-2022-uniform-allowance-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… controls, maintain complete and accurate inventory records for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. Auditors … they may not recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. Town of Marion – Misappropriation of … services in summer placements. As a result, as of June 30, 2023, the district had not claimed $55,771 in state aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… restrictions. These restrictions include a two-year bar and a lifetime bar. Under the two-year bar, former State employees are prohibited from: appearing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawCUNY Bulletin No. CU-723
… for at least 200 working days from January 1 to November 15 $478.57 Staff Nurse (hourly) Be in Active pay … for at least 914 - 1224 hours from January 1 to November 15 $239.28 Be in Active pay status for at least 1225 – 1714 hours from January 1 to November 15 $358.93 Be in Active pay status for at least 1715 or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-723-cuny-december-2021-uniform-allowance-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… chemically addicted homeless adults at their 200-bed Jack Ryan Residence. Auditors found the department is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-694
… for at least 200 working days from January 1 to November 15 $251.88 Staff Nurse (hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 914 - 1224 hours from January 1 to November 15 $125.95 Be in Active pay status for at least 1225 – 1714 hours from January 1 to November 15 $188.92 Be in Active pay status for at least 1715 or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-694-cuny-december-2020-uniform-allowance-payment-0Opinion 89-48
… 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-89-48