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Opinion 2006-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Procedural Requirements (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private … WATER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2007-2
… is permitted to enter into leases with towns and cities to store voting machines in facilities owned by the towns and … however, more fundamentally can relate to expenses that one has “become liable for” (see, e.g., Farr v Traveler’s … , 84 Misc 2d 189, 375 NYS2d 229) or “liabilities cast upon one by act or operation of law” (see, e.g., United States v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 88-70
… of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d 916, 456 NYS2d 873, mot for lv to app den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Meredith v Connally , 68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 97-11
… to establish financial disclosure requirements for housing authorities) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability to housing authorities) -- Public Housing Authorities … of the city's housing authority to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form promulgated by the city. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 91-8
… the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties (execution of fire district bonds and payment of principal and … the meaning of General Municipal Law, §801, because the execution of a contract or issuance of a check under such … see also 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-32, p 74). Further, the execution of a bond has been characterized as a "purely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8X.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR … do business with multiple New York State Business Units register only once. The assigned ten-digit New York State … the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and customers with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for … and made more than $16 billion in payments pursuant to contracts in 2020. The fiscal stability of the State is … are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service … governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In fiscal years ending in … default on their obligations. In addition to issuing debt for their own purposes, public authorities issue debt on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to train staff and will allow local governments and school districts … computer and/or Internet service temporarily available to staff to facilitate the training, subject to necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Appropriated Loan Receivables (ALRs) result when State money is appropriated and subsequently loaned or advanced to … Appropriated Loan Receivables ALRs result when State money is appropriated and subsequently loaned or advanced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesWSP USA Inc.
… by the Department of Transportation (Department) to WSP USA Inc. (WSP) were appropriate. Background New York State … made by the Department of Transportation Department to WSP USA Inc WSP were appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incSafety of Seized Dogs
… dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or to contract for those services. … period are put up for adoption, transferred to another shelter, or euthanized. The Law requires that seized dogs be … but may occur more frequently if necessary, such as when a shelter has received an unsatisfactory rating. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of … the contractors and sub-contractors on its projects to ensure they pay employees at the prevailing wage rate. The … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles has … controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly safeguarding its … March 6, 2015. Background The Institute is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State … (SED) are following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s schools are adequately preventing, and … To determine if the Department of Health DOH and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… disabled individuals (Individuals) through various programs, including the OPTS Program. Program services include prevocational job-based training to help prepare Individuals for future employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… prices, and received the quality and quantity of lights, heaters and generators it procured during its … DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable heaters, and 811 generators to ensure … maintain sufficient records to show it received all the lights, heaters and generators it paid for or to adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expenses