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Opinion 93-22
… to a clerical error when the defendant, in fact, did not miss a court date. You state that a village justice in his … forfeiture was in error because the "defendant ... did not miss a Court date." He attributed the error to "a computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney … has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Berman also today announced the guilty plea of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the unsealing today of an indictment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery … about 15,300 individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government agencies. OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… change to a non-contributory status. Note : Based on a legal review by OSC Counsel, employees who have ten (10) or … rate changes as described below for eligible employees. New Contribution Percentages Effective April 1, 2009 Benefit … over $16,500 T7CNYB 1% 10% for 7 years 12% after 7 years New Query Q89_TIAA_TEN_YEAR_REDUCTION The query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementOpinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed … a town may pay an attorney employed as counsel to the zoning board of appeals a fixed annual amount for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 95-8
… Distributions of forfeiture moneys under section 1349(2)(h)(i) and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a … offenses. Moneys distributed pursuant to section 1349(2)(h) may not be used for youth programs. You have requested our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… Bill No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional … requirement Overtime compensation in excess of an annual ceiling is not considered pensionable earnings and is not … the base to calculate employee contributions. The overtime ceiling is $15,000 in calendar year 2010 and will increase by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemOpinion 88-18
… p 431 superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith. You ask how mortgage tax moneys distributed to your town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Opinion 92-28
… over to the library fund or the library treasurer, as the case may be, those taxes which are specifically earmarked for … to the library fund or to the library treasurer, as the case may be, as soon as practicable after receipt. (4) … yearly, or as directed, as are other general taxes. In the case of a school district the appropriation for library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28State Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… with Moore-Clark USA Inc. for the purchase and delivery of fish food for hatcheries statewide. Department of Health … with New Britain Roofing Co. to replace roofs at the Buffalo Armory in Erie County. $2 million with Laland … Baptiste LLC for construction management services at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Erie County. Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… with contract terms. The Board could not demonstrate that it complied with GML Section 103’s competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81Opinion 2010-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 91-9
… Law) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §§4, 75; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A city of the second class has implied … expenditures for the next ensuing fiscal year ...". The Appellate Division held that both items were legal and … an illegal purpose. (5 NYS2d at 314). In affirming the Appellate Division's decision, the Court of Appeals noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Overview – World Trade Center Presumption
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, you may be able to take advantage of the World Trade Center Presumption Law. It provides a presumption … permanently disabled, this law will help you qualify for a World Trade Center accidental disability presumption or help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/overviewOpinion 94-2
… in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter fees for city officials) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS--Parking Regulations (exemption from meter fees for city officials) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, … mayor and members of the city council from paying parking meter fees while on official duty. 1980 Opns St Comp, No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with … compensating controls. The Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161State Agencies Bulletin No. 1423
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation Leave on the payment effective date … Job Rate and the Anniversary Date is 04/02/XX – 10/01/XX Workers’ Compensation For employees who are receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1423-october-2015-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1422
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation Leave on the payment effective date … Job Rate and the Anniversary Date is 04/02/XX-10/01/XX Workers’ Compensation For employees who are receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1422-october-2015-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2261
… grade during the rating cycle for the 2023-2024 academic year; and Has a Comp Rate Code of 21P or CAL on the … the proper increment code for the 2023-2024 academic year in the Incr. Code field. For pay changes, position … the projected increment code for the 2024-2025 academic year in the Incr. Code field. Time Entry To report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2261-september-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-and