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Opinion 2008-3
… that the unexpended balance in a capital reserve fund is no longer needed for the purpose or purposes originally … respect to transfers to certain other reserve funds, there is no express or implied authority for a fire district to … capital reserve fund that the fire district has determined is no longer needed for capital purposes ( see Town of Evans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… Purpose To determine what steps the Office of General Services (OGS) has taken to … recruitment events. Typically, if public transportation is not available or feasible, staff drive to their … Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-94) … To determine what steps the Office of General Services OGS has taken to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementOpinion 88-19
… School District , 50 AD2d 366, 377 NYS2d 685; Town of Black Brook v State of New York , 41 NY2d 486, 393 NYS2d 946; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… government and component units. In addition, information is provided for each major fund of the governmental and … and charges for support. Likewise, the primary government is reported separately from certain legally separate component units for which the primary government is financially accountable. The Statement of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… lowest in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment … to have access to the health care they need.” Medicaid is a federal, state and local government-funded program that … or less than 1% compared to the previous year, reflecting what may have been a decrease in utilization of non-COVID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… affirmatively to questions asking whether he or she: (1) is deaf or has serious difficulty hearing; (2) is blind or has serious difficulty seeing (even with … an increase of 8.9 percent over the prior year. This rate is significantly higher than for the general population — the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-250
… field. The minimum stipend for academic year 2016-2017 is $9,573 for eligible employees on full assistantships … field. The minimum stipend for academic year 2017-2018 is $9,764 for eligible employees on full assistantships … adjustment may be incorrect. Therefore, the agency is responsible for identifying employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-250-october-2016-and-october-2017-stipend-increase-gsnuOpinion 88-25
… to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's … p 124; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 887). However, since there is no statutory requirement that a fee be charged to non-resident users, it is our opinion that the town board may also permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 89-21
… 173 NE 876 [1930]; Embler v Town of Wallkill 132 NY 222 [1892]; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-6, p 6; see also Luceri v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… recreation activity, lodging and food services, as well as government spending on national and state parks (for example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Member Contributions
… 6 members are required to contribute a percentage (see chart) of their earnings for all their years of public service. Annualized Wage or Actual Earnings Contribution Rate $45,000 or less 3.00% $45,000.01 to $55,000 … Do Beginning April 1 In March, we notify you when member contribution rates for the upcoming state fiscal year are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… decrease in younger New Yorkers and increases in more mature New Yorkers. Lawmakers in Albany should consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … State Agencies Bulletin No 1969 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 2010-4
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services with private ambulance … emergency first aid and rescue squad comprised mainly of volunteer firefighters may authorize the squad to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… to the pandemic, businesses in the borough increased by 15.3 percent. This was faster than both the boroughs of … Sources: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; OSC analysis Certain conditions put individuals, and thus … 3,085,800 -21.2% Sources: NYS Department of Labor; OSC analysis The borough also had the highest unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxInspector General
… New Yorkers need assurances that the Office is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in … NY 12236 Guidelines Establishment and Organization There is hereby established in the Office of the State Comptroller … he or she was appointed and until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified, subject to removal for cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… for some areas, the nearest OASAS treatment program is more than one county away – and the distance may prohibit … accept clients regardless of their ability to pay. OASAS is taking various steps to identify and address the need for … gambling addiction exacts on individuals and families, it is important that OASAS continue these efforts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a policy from a private insurance carrier, your premium is often based on various factors such as employee wages, … of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government participates in a … to your liability. Prevent Accidents Prevention is the best way to save on workers' compensation costs and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured and at what cost. Our audit covered the period from May 3, 2002 to … Perform a written cost-benefit analysis to determine what the best use is for the Facility and the equipment until …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility