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Opinion 91-61
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … does not come with a blank check or a license to break the law.” "The Comptroller's Office joint task force with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicOpinion 90-62
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of … (physical inability to perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent … perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 2002-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … bidding requirements for political subdivisions in this State. General Municipal Law §103 provides that, except as otherwise expressly provided by the State Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Access-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial report, Access-A-Ride Accident Claims ( … by traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any action planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Development Law. As a result, any grant opportunity that is published in the Contract Reporter or State Register will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesOpinion 2002-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … to both fire and ambulance calls) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): For purposes of earning a year of firefighting … award program that provides points for participation in department responses, a volunteer firefighter must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0XI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defines “article of procurement” as “a commodity, service, technology, public work, construction, revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools Financial literacy should be taught in all New York schools. When students take a financial … of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious consideration by the state Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… Purpose To notify agencies of the final reduction in employee contributions. Affected Employees Contributory employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan 7Z … Chapter 617 of the Laws of 2007 amends NYS Education Law, Article 8-B, Section 392 2(c) and Article 125-A, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15.pdfXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… was debarred. Note: For contracts which are subject to the prevailing wage laws, the contracting entity is also reminded to check … work contracts covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law, prevailing wage debarments apply to public work contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to … funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local governments that have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Opinion 2006-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … employees is provided for by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established that, … NYS2d 17; Board of Education v Yonkers Fed. of Teachers , 40 NY2d 268, 386 NYS2d 657). It is also well-established that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 88-44
… when the board member becomes employed by the firm. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town board member who is an employee of an incorporated engineering firm with which … contract with the firm. You state that the board member is a part-time employee of the firm and that his duties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… Authority (MTA) did not collect almost $400,000 in penalty fees from Global Contact Services (GCS), a … its monitoring of this contractor to ensure customers are being provided with quality service.” DiNapoli’s auditors … credit against the contractor for each error that occurs in months when the error rate exceeds a certain threshold. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableOpinion 91-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … not related to town highways. In addition, you ask what remedies are available if a highway superintendent does … of the agreement required by Highway Law, §284. It is a well-established general rule that municipal officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 89-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Archived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities. Local Government Ethics – A.7477 (Theile) / S.5548 (Biaggi) – … Abandoned Property – A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020Contact Update for State Agencies
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller communicates with State agency … to provide and maintain up-to-date contact information for State agency officials and employees responsible for … To get started, log in with your username and password. New York State Comptroller - Online Services Online Help See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-update