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Opinion 2004-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; 92-a; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Opinion 89-45
… devoted thereto must be properly documented before any payment is approved. Also, where possible, payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York's landmark bottle bill motivated New Yorkers to recycle more and protect … New York's Returnable Container Act, known as the "bottle bill," was enacted in 1982 to reduce litter, ease the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billOpinion 96-5
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … Corporation (MVAIC) represents an appellant on behalf of MVAIC, the exemption from fees granted by … is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on the applicability of the fee provision of CPLR, §8022(b), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5Opinion 92-44
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police … 614, 375 NYS2d 500, lv den 38 NY2d 1004, 384 NYS2d 441; Taylor v McGuire , 100 Misc 2d 834, 420 NYS2d 248; 1991 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… line in Queens to the lower level of the existing 63rd Street Tunnel and then to a new LIRR terminal being … work behind them. By the time design work had advanced in 2006, the estimated cost had grown to $6.3 billion and the … had been pushed back four years to December 2013. Since 2006, the cost has grown by $2.4 billion, or 38 percent, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… whether a contract-related transaction must be approved by OSC. It also provides general policies and procedures for … contract types and Purchase Orders subject to OSC review (OP Transactions), there may be unique processes or … the specific modifications being made to the agreement by that transaction (see XI.2.E Submission of Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… New York City has added more than 900,000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a … New York City has added more than 900000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… an inspection. The objective of our initial audit, issued on March 10, 2020, was to determine if OTDA had adequately … excessive garbage in rooms, and missing or malfunctioning smoke detectors. Discrepancies between OTDA’s shelter inventory and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followTransformation of the MTA
… readiness) with each function’s leadership, and then Town Hall meetings were held with staff to inform them of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State … entities that provide supervision and care to the youth in their custody who are awaiting adjudication or disposition … facilities to provide assurance they are operated in good condition, meet certain environmental and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityMedicaid Program – Oversight of Health Homes
… (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid Health Homes to ensure that appropriate care was provided and that … service delivery, and operational integrity of Health Homes. DOH also calculates Health Home performance measures … Program and to guide quality improvement efforts. Health Homes must also submit supporting information to DOH’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/20/medicaid-program-oversight-health-homesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2284
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2284-2024-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… fit; and periodically monitored train crews forcontinued medical fitness. The audit period covered from January 1, … every three years. Train crews are also required to pass a medical assessment prior to assuming new responsibilities, and undergo periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsOversight of Campus Foundations
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s System Administration is … sufficient oversight of campus foundations to make certain the campus foundations conduct their activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The audit covers the period July 1, 2013 through October 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments … in their formal agreement before receiving tax credits. The audit covers from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programCapital Planning and Maintenance
… capital maintenance and improvement projects; whether or not it has developed reasonable long-term capital plans; and … capital plans as required, the plans are incomplete and do not identify all of the Authority’s needs – in particular, … capital maintenance and improvement projects whether or not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… (Paratransit) and serves approximately 150,000 eligible customers. Transportation is provided through numerous … did not calculate the costs incurred to provide the AAR customers transportation due to the contractor’s call … Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (2015-S-33) Metropolitan Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districts