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Military Service Credit
… Because service credit is a factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military … your military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. Reserve and National Guard duty that is considered … and Have returned to the same employer while their NYSLRS membership was still active. Cost depends on your plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in their buildings are safe and well-maintained, which … Code (Code) and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. In accordance with the Code, residential building owners … we found: A significant number of inspections are not being conducted timely, and HPD has not established formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent in February compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … losses are starting to slow as more vaccinations are being administered and businesses are slowly reopening.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsOpinion 92-15
… weekly compensation payable to the deputy, but the county should have no additional liability for medical expenses. … of the workers' compensation medical expenses. The county should have no additional liability for medical expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-15Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… ("Model Code"”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 90-21
… may be retained in the supervisor's office after audit and payment. Subdivision 1 of Town Law, §119 provides that, in a … that the segregation of duties relative to the audit and payment of claims between the town clerk and the town … may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-307
… for manual payment of the April 2022 UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment (SLED). Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Series in the fiscal year for which eligibility is being determined; and Has been authorized to carry a firearm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-307-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… system for housing discrimination complaints resulted in lost, unprocessed or mislabeled claims. Officials could … filed, meaning they required more information and were not being investigated further. The agency is required by law to inform individuals if their case is deemed defective. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) under the … loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting violations and … which provides low interest rate loans to owners of rent-regulated multiple dwellings in New York City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programOpinion 88-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … during term) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW, §§3-300(3), 3-301(2), (3), 5-506(1)(f), 5-508(4), … not as compensation for services already rendered. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the payment of the salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… My auditors looked at a sample of big and small schools in urban, suburban and rural settings. We found too many … no safety plans, plans filled with errors and plans not being shared with local law enforcement. In New York, the Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 90-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and may not be paid for with surcharge funds. This is in reply to your letter inquiring about the use of … expenditures ("system preparation", "training", and "public awareness") and ask whether surcharge revenues may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 94-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services … solid waste services fees with) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§120-w, 120-cc; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … may be relevied with the next annual real property tax in accordance with the procedures prescribed in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Language Access Services (Report 2022-S-38 ). About the Program New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A … translation of vital documents into the 12 most common non-English languages. The Executive Law also required Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged with grand larceny in the … County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law enforcement, Mr. Davis’ four-year fraud was in vain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… employees and if there are opportunities for improprieties in the hiring, promotion, or supervision of employees. The … by the provisions of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law). MaBSTOA, MTA Bus, and SIR are not subject to the … risk that required Human Resources (HR) policies are not being followed. Key Recommendations Ensure that employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsOpinion 88-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … Requirements (purchases of equipment) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §§2725, et seq .; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 120-w: … Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment purchases are made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … getting done and the system’s greatest repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, … 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State law requires the corporation to maintain the system in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts … ). About the Program The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-two