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Opinion 2006-6
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Leave Time Generally (authority to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to provide leave of absence to town supervisor) TOWNS -- Powers and … Whether a town supervisor may be granted a leave of absence by the town board pursuant to section 92 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 2010-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water … Whether a water district with a separately elected board of commissioners is required to sell vehicles that are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… (3-a) (a): A fire district that has in its fire department an emergency first aid and rescue squad comprised mainly of … In addition, a fire district may contract with an appropriate private ambulance company for prehospital … as the primary provider of, or otherwise contracted for, an emergency ambulance, a general ambulance service or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… all or part of the cost of any object or purpose for which serial or sinking fund bonds may be used. Section 21.00(a) provides that a serial bond may be used for any object or purpose having a … bonds may be issued for any object or purpose for which serial bonds may be issued (Local Finance Law, §22.10). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 2005-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when … Whether the police chief is entitled to a monetary payment in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 88-50
… contrast, that GML, §6-d authorizes villages to establish repair reserve funds. Unlike capital reserve funds, which can … or acquisition" of capital improvements, the moneys in a repair reserve fund may be appropriated only for "repairs" of … in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred into a repair reserve fund (GML, §6-c[9], [9-a]). Therefore, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50IDA Reform
… on December 18, 2015 as Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7915 (Magnarelli) / S.5867 (Marchione) – To increase the … uniform criteria for the evaluation and selection for each category of projects for which financial assistance is provided, and uniform project agreements Memo Bill Text …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ida-reformFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four individuals. Since that fire, the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… through January 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. … These overpayments were for brand name drug claims where prescriptions allowed for generic substitutions and there was … of $363,377 on 21 pharmacy claims paid by one managed care organization for the period October 2019 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment needs. Key Findings Town … capital and financial plans to address the Town’s Highway Department equipment needs . As a result: 17 of the 24 pieces of major highway equipment (71 percent) were at or beyond their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113State Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the … 2021-2022 Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Danby (Town) Board (Board) sought competition when … resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were … Determine whether the Town of Danby Town Board Board sought competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The School provides special education services to New York City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal Control System Components
… Control Act requiring each State agency to institute a comprehensive system of internal control over its … of each covered agency to certify compliance with the Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a Certification and Internal Control Summary describing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsUnited Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented and/or not program-related; and $17,026 for car services and other travel expenses. These expenses include car services for parents and monthly MetroCards for an office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 18, 2010, examined whether adoption subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with … (OCFS) established the Adoption Subsidy Program (Program) to locate and maintain stable and permanent alternative homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, … Corporations personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 88-60
… fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under what circumstances an agreement designated as a "license" or … Concerning what circumstances an agreement designated as a license or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background … resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process costs taxpayers more than $32 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processReal Estate Portfolio
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional … a value for those holdings, and determined the need to either hold or dispose of properties. The audit covers … Authorities Law Section 2896 requires each authority to maintain adequate inventory controls for its property and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolio