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Opinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … the fire district, rather than the town. March 27, 1991 James L. Sapienza, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Macedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Opinion 92-48
… establish a mandatory reserve fund if the proceeds of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the … districts and school districts in connection with the cash sale of capital improvements financed by obligations which are outstanding at the time of the sale. Prior to the enactment of chapter 413 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 94-13
… in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective bargaining or confidentiality requirements, a municipality may monitor compliance with the employment … payment of the full amount of regular salary or wages to be discontinued with respect to any firefighter who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Archived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… to limitations on state-supported debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof … Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 (Marchione) – Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018State Police Bulletin No. SP-135
… Laws of 2009 implemented an agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-135-fitness-bonus-payment-state-fiscal-years-2009-10-and-2010-11Oversight of Disability Services
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, programs, and services to students with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1999.1
… No. 1999.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … the State of New York, DOCCS, CSEA, and PEF allows DOCCS to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … earned at or after 11:00 pm on 01/19/2022 (Administration) due to the difference in the OT rate approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19991-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1999.2
… No. 1999.3 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … the State of New York, DOCCS, CSEA, and PEF allows DOCCS to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … earned at or after 11:00 pm on 01/19/2022 (Administration) due to the difference in the OT rate approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19992-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1999.3
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at DOCCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19993-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first bi-state agency ever created under a clause of the Constitution … port and regional improvements not likely to be financed by private enterprise or would not be attempted by either state alone. These include the development of major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition … (e.g., on-track, simulcast) totals about $2.3 billion. In November 2006, NYRA filed for bankruptcy due to its poor … a cumulative operating deficit of more than $135 million. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming … than for those in peer states, including California, Florida and Texas and neighboring states like New Jersey and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOpinion 88-45
… Under the proposed plan, the bank would agree to make funds available to the county up to a predetermined amount. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45XII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… and passwords. Voucher Authorizer Designation Section 110 of the State Finance Law requires the head of an agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16-response.pdfMedicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfRural New York: Challenges and Opportunities
This report focuses on the challenges commonly faced by rural New Yorkers. Ten rural counties—Allegany, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Hamilton, Lewis, Schuyler, Sullivan, and Wyoming—were selected as representative of rural New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-faced-by-rural-new-york.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfOpinion 2004-1
… of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency rescue services provided by an emergency … General Municipal Law §209-b authorizes fire districts to organize within their fire departments and fire companies … or company (General Municipal Law §209-b[1][a]). Pursuant to section 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1