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Opinion 89-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether this proposed incentive payment constitutes a gift of town funds in violation of Article VIII 1 of the State Constitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 97 - 12
… or to which he or she has appointment power (see 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-28, p 65). Further, General Municipal Law, … is not a contract for article 18 purposes (e.g. 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-48, p 132). Therefore, the proposed … the firm appears before the planning board. May 22, 1997 Joseph A. Reinschmidt, Executive Secretary Town of Parma, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 97-10
… General Municipal Law, §109-b[1][d], as added by L 1991, ch 413, §35). The 1994 amendment to section 109-b, however, … Executive Department, McKinney's 1994 Session Laws of New York, p 2658, at 2661). Accordingly, it is clear that … 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-7, p 8; see gen., Warren's Weed, New York Real Property, Vol 1, Part 2, "Buildings"; 14 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum … local law amending a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11DiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… coordinate planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, according to an audit of the Department … lagging behind the rest of the country and these programs are critical for helping New Yorkers find well-paying jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… the travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses to the expense report, and submitting the expense report … within 30 days of a travel event. Unused Plane/ Train Tickets When a trip is changed or cancelled but the traveler … or termination. However, there may be unforeseen instances where an Agency is unable to ensure charges are reconciled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW The purpose of this section is to summarize the Office of the … The purpose of this section is to summarize the Office of the State Comptrollers Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… implemented and five were not implemented. Department of Civil Service: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage … them regarding more cost-effective options, because Civil Service, citing Health Insurance Portability and … them to make this determination. The follow-up found that Civil Service implemented both recommendations from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Implications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… significantly more going directly to local governments, school districts, businesses and individuals. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-65
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … with an hourly rate less than $8.17. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and … B-1213 issued July 7, 2014, a plan has been established to temporarily reduce the compensation of any employee within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-65-first-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-66
… between the State of New York and DC-37. Effective Date(s) The second phase of the RRSU Deficit Reduction Plan will … equal the original Effective Date or if a subsequent row(s) exists for the existing Additional Pay Earnings Code, the … the pay period dates being processed. It is the agency’s responsibility to determine those monies that should not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-66-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-71
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … $9.19 between 12/31/15 and 02/24/16. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and … B-1213 issued July 7, 2014, a plan has been established to temporarily reduce the compensation of any employee within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-71-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesOpinion 2000-1
… in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Payment (of police officers' legal fees as moral obligation) LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) -- Municipal Funds (authority to pay police officers' legal fees) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 2005-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … liability reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unemployment Insurance Reserve Funds (referendum requirement for transfer … also referred to as a referendum on petition (see 50 NY Jur 2d §720), may be generally described as a referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Opinion 91-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee … Investment of (duty of county treasurer to deposit bail in interest-bearing account); (maintenance by county … (duty of superior court to deposit retained bail in interest-bearing account and pay interest to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33State Agencies Bulletin No. 1653
… provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for fiscal year 2018-2019 and includes the April 1, 2018 M/C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1653-april-2018-managementconfidential-mc-2-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1175
… processed Earn Code: D5K Amount: Total adjustment amount – can be negative or positive Control-D Report NPAY729 In order … as long as there is no other reduction in days worked (i.e. lost time). Summary of Agency Actions Agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1175-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-non-arbitration-eligibleBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Objectives To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … Bus) provide passenger service on all of their bus routes to meet minimum service frequency standards that are … To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… Purpose To determine how effective the IT Transformation process has been in ensuring that the … considerable risk that material information pertaining to the IT Transformation was withheld. Further, throughout the … Determine how effective the IT Transformation process has been in ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… diagnosed with end stage renal disease who were eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicare. The audit covered the … eligibility. These 4,381 ESRD recipients included 4,240 adults and 141 children whose Medicaid case information did … policy that allows Medicaid recipients who are age 65 and older and who are eligible for regular Medicare benefits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease