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Opinion 2010-2
… PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … 57). In describing a local government's responsibility in selling unneeded property when competitive bidding is not … unique facts. In that case, the City of New York was selling two public radio stations. The City's decision to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… that it is a fundamental principle that fire districts only have those powers expressly granted by statute or … private ambulance companies for prehospital treatment, but only if: (1) the fire district, as a part of a fire … as used in the General Municipal Law, to include only a county, town, city and village]). In contrast to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … note. Section 28.00(a) of the Local Finance Law authorizes any municipality to issue capital notes to finance all or … established for motor vehicles by section 11.00(a)(29) does not apply to passenger vehicles with a seating capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) established the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-271
… retroactive adjustments Affected Employees CUNY employees in Bargaining Units T8, TC, GA and AJ Background Pursuant to … Date(s) General Salary Increases will be processed in Pay Period 14C, paychecks dated October 12, 2006 Contract … employees who are Active or on Paid or Unpaid Leave in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC and T8 shall receive a General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-271-retroactive-salary-increases-employees-representedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1342
… the October 2014 CSEA LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … between the State of New York and the CSEA, provides for payment of the 2014-2015 Longevity Payment effective … Pay Period 14L). There is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria Employees in graded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1342-october-2014-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Interface Effective Date(s) All Automated Interface transaction files submitted after 12:00 noon on Friday, … position 55 ]. OSC Actions Changes to the New Hire Process Temporary IDs must be entered into the Empl ID Field for New … value of the Temporary ID that was submitted. Temporary ID Restrictions: Field is a character field and can be 1 – 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs submitted by Baker Victory Services (Baker Victory) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Baker Victory, a not-for-profit organization located in Lackawanna, … To determine whether the costs submitted by Baker Victory Services Baker Victory on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Jawonio is a not-for-profit organization located in Rockland County, New York that offers services to … December 31, 2014, Jawonio reported over $3.5 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for four rate-based … as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Summit Educational Resources: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Summit provides a wide … costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Summit reported approximately $4.25 … special education programs. Key Findings For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, we identified $28,176 in other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) properly oversees the … districts. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Compliance With the Safe Schools … Determine whether the State Education Department properly oversees Migrant Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We … damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… represented by CSEA who move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 1, 2003 … retroactive to April 1, 2003. This revised method is in addition to the Civil Service Law, Section 131.5 rules still in existence. The side letter to the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit covered the period from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New … performed a procedure that was distinct or independent from another procedure that was performed on the same day for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal and miscellaneous service contracts were still … necessary goods or services. We estimated that by reducing personal and miscellaneous service contract costs by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… and nearly 3,000 employers, NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the nation. The New York State … projection based on information provided by our automated records. The information in your member annual statement is … for most Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 members. Estimates for Divorce Proceedings If you are in the process of a divorce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Purpose To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City … Services Corporation/State Education Department: Mercy College - Tuition Assistance Program (2012-T-3) Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… master’s programs as well as 40 doctoral programs and 30 certificate programs. Stony Brook’s current enrollment is … to the school on behalf of 12,352 students. We reviewed a sample of 175 randomly selected TAP awards paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes … 2012 through December 23, 2015. Background The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, … North Country: the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge (Bridge); the Ogdensburg International Airport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20