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Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… and the allocation of resources. OCFS is responsible for reviewing and approving all county Services Plans, and … and plans that do not warrant approval should be returned for revision. OCFS is also required to perform program and … deficiencies found during inspections on the written report and Improvement Plans. Work with RHY programs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthOpinion 89-62
… multiple nominating petitions for fire district office) ELECTION LAW, §6-138; TOWN LAW, §176(7): A qualified voter is … of the district. Thereafter the ballots prepared for the election of fire district officers shall specify the names of … proper blank spaces for each office to be filled at such election. If any such resolution shall be adopted, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62DiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to $101.1 billion in … to build reserves and other budgetary cushions, but many of the questions plaguing the city’s economy remain out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeOpinion 92-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… payment, depends on its ability to reach respondents by phone and by mail. DiNapoli’s audit found that far too often … and collected $16.98 million on these summonses. TAB’s phone calls seeking collection have declined. During the week … on 285,289 summonses from 1996, the year with the highest number of outstanding summonses. DiNapoli’s audit recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedOpinion 2000-22
… v Reisman , 192 AD2d 922, 596 NYS2d 602; Harrison Central School District v Nyquist , 59 AD2d 434, 400 NYS2d 218, app …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22Opinion 97-19
… and stockholder of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; TOWN LAW, §177: A fire district treasurer who is an officer and … interest must be disclosed pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803, but is not prohibited. You ask whether a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 97-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 93-18
… the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority to require referendum on establishment of service award … VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (authority to require referendum on establishment of program) GENERAL … note that although other statutes require a town board to submit a matter to referendum upon the filing of a petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. For fiscal year 2015-16, SUNY had a budget of $13 billion, … resource to provide tools, training, and communication for the campuses on best practices and compliance issues, … as well as local, State, and federal regulations for environmental management and occupational safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if payment requests and … other potential recoveries totaling $284,315 from 205 New York State employees hired during calendar year 2015 who owe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOpinion 99-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … payments in lieu of taxes); (issuance in anticipation of State aid paid on transition assessments) -- Tax Anticipation … (issuance of revenue anticipation notes in anticipation of State aid paid on transition assessments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… that are both high in quality and low in cost. The time and effort spent researching, soliciting and negotiating … duplicative contracting efforts and potentially save time and money. State contracts can provide many necessities … service and technology. Capitalizing on the State's buying power and expertise may result in lower prices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from 2007 … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York’s decline in local government employment stands in contrast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007SUNY Bulletin No. SU-135
… receiving the increases if the new salary is greater than the Approved Salary Rate on the Position Data page. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-135-april-1-2007-500-salary-increase-employees-representedHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… evidence that 16 of the foster children (33 percent) and 18 of the foster parents (38 percent) were visited, as … were often completed late. For example, initial FASPs for 18 of the 45 children were completed after the required 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… health standards as established by State regulations. Our audit scope covers the period from January 1, 2015 through … Since our 2016 report, OTDA has established a standard checklist that SSDs can use to guide required six-month … full understanding of the goals of the overall inspection checklist as well as the inspection function. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… a total of $10,000.00 for the 10 week period. Important: List of earnings codes that should be included when … Pay Earnings Codes – Overpayment Recovery). Attached is a list of earnings codes that should be included when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghState Agencies Bulletin No. 2108
… on the April LLS payment cycle even if the employee does not receive the April 2023 LLS payment due to an … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2108-april-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sum