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Opinion 92-16
… home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of rental to town officers); (by town from volunteer fire company) … into an agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home … of his or her official town duties. A town is authorized to lease office space from a fire company. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 95-32
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (preparation of model security and custodial agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … A local government is not required by law to enter into security and custodial agreements identical to the models …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… that it was done, before their court-ordered treatment expired. In 17 cases, the individual was not examined by a … attempt to examine the individuals before their treatment expired. The lack of review resulted in the treatment order … the examination. After the court-ordered treatment expired, the individual was removed from their homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawEDSS - Revenue Contract / Amendment Help
… What information is required to create a new Revenue Contract / Amendment? The Revenue Contract / Amendment will need to be created in the State Financial System (SFS) first. Please use the appropriate audit type in SFS based on … The Revenue Contract Amendment will need to be created in the State Financial System SFS first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-revenue-contract-amendment-helpOther Bulletin No. 13
To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 97
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-13-october-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sum30% New York State Initiative
… Markets is adequately administering the 30% New York State Initiative to ensure that New York State food products are … and Nutrition Unit, administers the 30% New York State Initiative (Initiative). Established under Chapter 56 of the Laws of … Markets is adequately administering the 30 New York State Initiative to ensure that New York State food products are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiativeOpinion 94-12
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may, without referendum, negotiate a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 2007-5
… -- Fund Transfers (referendum requirements for transfer from capital reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve … a resolution of the governing board of a county for the transfer of monies from a capital reserve established … a specific improvement or specific item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Opinion 89-5
… issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS -- Notice of Pendency (filing fee when affecting more than one … A county clerk may not charge additional fees for filing a notice of pendency if the notice affects more than one parcel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Opinion 89-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … requirements either to establish a capital reserve fund for a specific capital improvement or to expend moneys from a … towns and villages are set forth in Local Finance Law, §§30.10 (counties), 34.00 (cities), 35.00 (towns) and 36.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. "New York City’s economy is strong, the 2018 budget is … actions that would have had impacts on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… will be processed through PMS, and if the intent is for a refund to be issued separate from the normal draw process, … SFS. In the case of an audit disallowance, or any scenario where there is no new cash being posted to SFS, and an … the reason for the return (generally refund). Agency staff can determine their awards PMS PAN and PMS Document Number by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs’ … 2018 to verify information subsequently provided by the DOE. About the Program The UPK program was established … expanded UPK program is administered and overseen by the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition and selected expenses. Our audit covers … holds the exclusive franchise to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, … which included unsupported performance incentives and horse transportation, contributed to NYRA’s racing operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945.1
… is to notify agencies of several process changes to Workers’ Compensation Leave in PayServ, including entering Job Action Requests for Workers’ Compensation leave corrections, documenting … is to notify agencies of several process changes to Workers Compensation Leave in PayServ including entering Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19451-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 1952
… information and processing instructions regarding the PEF Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … of New York and PEF provide for a one-time lump sum $500 Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Dates The PEF Nurse Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1952-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… par and state agencies were not always given the necessary guidelines or training to buy more locally produced foods. … requires OGS and Ag&Mkts to develop regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York state food … Auditors also found OGS and Ag&Mkts had not developed guidelines called for in the law to direct and assist state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record … declined at a slower rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many … and the employment gains in the securities industry. Wall Street added 9,600 jobs during the first 11 months of 2007, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… losses were actually much greater when other business services, such as mergers and acquisitions, were factored in. … two have been acquired, one failed, and two converted into commercial banks. A review of the 2008 year-end statements of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008Opinion 88-20
… New York State Constitution, which was referred to in your inquiry and which prohibits the Legislature from passing a … or changing county seats", is not pertinent to this inquiry. That section prohibits only the adoption of local or … within the meaning and intent of Article III, §17. Your inquiry expressed concern about whether the relocation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20