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Opinion 89-49
… the appointment of an administrator d.b.n. ("administrator de bonis non") when the office of administrator becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… 24 percent. For Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica … the 1800s, with Utica’s Latino population increasing to 10.5 percent by 2010,” said Sonia Martinez, president of the … system, which are important for Latinos to leave a big city like New York City. We are a welcoming city and love …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health … HealthCare to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program. Under the contract, United was responsible for agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… budgets throughout its five-year financial plan through 2027. MTA projects its overall revenue will increase by 4.4% … rising an average of 4% annually from 2023 through 2027 is partially driven by an 8% increase in health and … casinos to provide $500 million in each of 2026 and 2027. Any delay in the casinos’ approval could throw the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersAdditional Benefit Information – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… information about the above, please visit: Regional State Park Police Plan Department of Environmental Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/additional-benefit-informationTown of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… for 2011 and 2012 were approximately $2.5 million each year. Key Findings The bookkeeper’s cash receipt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in … or reinstating a previous retirement system membership. There are differences in your current and the new plans that … not listed as creditable above would be classified as. What is the deadline to elect one of these plans? For members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town … functions that serve as checks against one another that do not exist unless they are performed by separate … individuals performing the Supervisor’s financial duties do not result in an incompatibility of office. Require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Pension Payment Options
… of which provide you with monthly pension payments for the rest of your life. The Single Life Allowance provides the … will receive the maximum monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. Upon your death, monthly pension payments … You will receive a reduced monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. You can only choose one beneficiary. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsHourly Based Information Technology Services
… for consultants with the required months of experience; and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. Background In November 2012, the Division of the Budget and OGS jointly implemented the HBITS contracts to create a cost- and time-efficient means for agencies to procure short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… 2025 International Fraud Awareness Week Signs of a Scam Fighting Pension Fraud Retirees: Make Sure You Receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … 1, 2013. Background The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing and exploited children efforts, … the Department of Environmental Conservation, for fish and wildlife management. DiNapoli’s report, coming after recent … of contributions peaked in the first full-year of the wildlife check-off at 344,732, and reached a low point in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesOpinion 89-39
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (town board member as employee of insurance agency) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties … town board member who is also an employee of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… efforts to implement an in-house database and web-based portal through April 24, 2018. Background The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… for improved monitoring controls to ensure provider claims do not include depreciation expenses. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… and procedures to ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank account activity to the Board monthly and annually. The … and procedures to ensure that the Treasurer reconciles all bank statements with Department records and reports bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardUpdate Vendor Information and Access
… including: bank accounts for electronic payments (ACH), email addresses for delivery of purchase orders, and discount … ACH. Log in Don't have an account? Update Address and Contact Information Maintain address and contact information … Don't have an account? Update Vendor Name Complete and mail both forms below: AC-3274-S: Update Vendor Name New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessOpinion 88-38
… including the City of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to … municipalities, including the City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to … of Appeals. In our opinion, municipalities are not exempt from court filing fees unless some statute expressly so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38