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Opinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment … -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) … training as provided by any general or local law (see, e.g., Criminal Procedures Law, §§2.10[41], 2.30) if the person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-63
… interest in the building in which the store is located. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800, et seq .) … board's proceedings. Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is … town to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. January 8, 1992 Michael G. Walsh, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 91-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, … Whether the term liabilities as used in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56State Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit represented by NYSCOPBA. Because only certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for binding arbitration, the … arbitration eligible employees in the Security Services bargaining Unit, but does not apply to titles in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made inappropriate premium payments to … In return, managed care plans arrange for the provision of health care services their members require. The State’s Medicaid program offers different types of managed care. Most Medicaid recipients are enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… and provided the required services under their Supported Housing Program contracts. The audit covered the 34‑month … State-operated facilities) and indirectly (through service providers). OMH offers, among other programs, the Supported Housing Program (Program), which is an initiative to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our … UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and equipment and furnishings to … NYC UPK programs at a cost of about $850 million. UPK providers must adhere to Sections 3602-e and 3602-ee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… guidelines and procedures for determining if a worker should be treated as an independent contractor or as an … Contractor Status Determination Worksheet should be used in conjunction with Attachments A and C to … the guidelines contained in this Bulletin that the worker should be treated as an independent contractor with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… recreational and other natural resources," DiNapoli said. "Historic high levels of EPF spending in recent years … the next five fiscal years. Actual spending levels are at historic highs, as well. Still, increased reliance on … which establish authorized spending limits, reached a historic high in SFY 2016-17, at $302 million, as did actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentOpinion 90-62
… made by any citizen resident of the town or by the county district attorney, and shall be made to the Appellate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate … a host of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have … To assess New York Citys progress in establishing an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have … & Office of Disability Employment Policy. Unemployment rates for people with disabilities similarly show slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to audit district claims, and a BOCES employee audited all district claims including those for BOCES-provided … and account for fixed assets. Auditors also found not all assets (such as computers, machinery and tools) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $22,099, were recorded with either an incorrect or missing location; and nine, purchased for $59,571, were recorded without a model or serial number. In addition, a wheel balancer and a portable video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-775.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. CU-775 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Section 8 of the 2016-2021 Blue Collar Agreement between the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7751-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments from 49 th in 2019 to 30 … The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID19 pandemic significantly improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (Schuyler … an unauthorized payment for unused leave totaling $13,293 when she left employment. The former clerk-treasurer also … 392.54 days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System. The release of this report was held due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing … conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were … 2021. About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… when the COVID-19 pandemic reached New York. It didn’t have the controls and procedures in place to stop a viral spread in nursing homes. Persistent … — by more than 50% at times — the COVID-related deaths of New Yorkers living in nursing homes. DOH staff was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and disposition of all state resources in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). State laws generally require that all … for all miscellaneous receipt types. The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides a number of reports for … through Reporting Tools>SFS OBIEE Reports. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/25/2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overview