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DiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… Corporation (H+H) is not fully meeting patients’ right to interpretation services for those in need of language … of languages spoken in New York City, but it needs to do better,” DiNapoli said. “It is critical that those in … shortcomings and offers recommendations that H+H can use to improve critical language services to its patients.” H+H …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesOpinion 2000-7
… as officer and stockholder of company contracting with fire district) -- Maintenance Contracts (fire … would have a prohibited interest in a contract with a corporation for snow plowing and lawn maintenance … officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with the municipality he or she serves if he or she receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Opinion 93-33
… those sections (see, gen., US Postal Service Publication DMM Issue 46, 7-1-93, section E216, Second-Class Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 95-23
… by section 119 of the Town Law (34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 168; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-659, unreported). The town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… our State Police members for intercepting this deceitful act and making sure this individual will no longer take … was opened. The investigation found that over the course of nearly four years, Tiede allegedly pocketed cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsOpinion 91-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in towns); (delegation of pre-audit functions) LOCAL LAWS -- … 23[2][f]). These duties include: causing each claim to be numbered consecutively and to be stamped or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… for Children's Services (ACS) properly awarded, extended, and renewed non-competitive and limited-competition contracts with vendors. We also … June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsXII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures
… The Recipient(s) will receive a Form 1099-R Distributions From Pension, Annuities, Retirement or Profit Sharing Plans for this payment for the reporting year. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Business Units are required to attach the following to the Single Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefitOpinion 92-54
… of the bank as a depository, the bank's present holdings of obligations issued by the town, and any future … §802 are applicable. The interest in the bank's present holdings may also be prohibited (see Local Finance Law, … private sale during the current fiscal year and aggregate holdings of notes purchased at private sale. Section 60.10(b) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 2002-9
… volunteer workers) VOLUNTEERS -- Use of (to assist at recycling center) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; … in providing services in connection with the town's recycling program. The town may, however, in accordance with … services in connection with the operation of the town's recycling center and pay the individuals consideration for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected … has received the full non-taxable amount. CLE Cert Lic Exam Fee Reimburse This taxable CLEFR reimbursement will be … Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement CLEFR through PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… SUNY and CUNY) Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all actions taken with respect to … are properly authorized, verified and executed. As the State’s payroll administrator, OSC is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all … Updated Procedures for Initiating or Terminating Payroll Deductions for Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollOpinion 90-38
… for this year as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to Highway Law, §205-a. You ask whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from, and maintain the highway if, after the highway has been so designated, one or more residences or commercial buildings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 89-14
… -- Payments (collecting officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX … mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. You ask whether a … mail and desiring a tax receipt include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. The mailing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyOpinion 89-49
… named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the value of the subject matter … value, the fee charged would be $27.00. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the imposition of fees by a … you ask whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of section 2402 of the Surrogate's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49Opinion 94 - 23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … located within two towns, if the proposed extension is upon petition pursuant to Town Law, §170(1), the town … may proceed on its own pursuant to Town Law, §172-d unless the fire protection district is located within more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Selected Management and Operations Practices
… Executive Summary The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public authority created in 1931 … of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of … disposals. Key Findings NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment (valued at over $900,000) from two locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesOpinion 91-21
… Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy v McGoldrick , 266 NY 199; … and render such commission payable to the estate" ( in re Hammersdorf's Will , 125 NYS2d 276, at 277, n.o.r.; see also, in re Fewer's Estate , 177 Misc 788, 31 NYS2d 810; Matter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21