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Opinion 2002-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of work. It has been generally held that section 101 does not authorize political subdivisions to delegate to one … fact that specifications are drafted by a potential bidder does not necessarily mean that the specifications will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. Who determines responsibility It is … contracting entity’s duty to evaluate the responsibility of the vendor before awarding the contract. This is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the one recommendation … corporation whose mission is to construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black … rivers when required by public welfare, including public health and safety. HRBRRD must adhere to the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followOpinion 90-50
… estimates and specifications by the municipality. As a general proposition, a municipality, like the State, cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Opinion 91-38
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction (herein referred to as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that drug has another Food and Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andExecutive Order - Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion
Every State employee is treated equally before the law and has the right to full enjoyment of the protections, rights and obligations provided by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/executive-order-equal-opportunity.pdfFOIL Subject Matter List
List of Records Maintained by the Office of the New York State Comptroller Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, § 87 (3)(c))
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/help/pdf/foil-subject-matter-list.pdfVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… accounts for all revenues, receipts, resources, and property of the state resulting in accurate financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts/overviewXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts to OSC for its approval. OSC has developed the form "Governmental Entity Representation Concerning … in numbers 1 through 6 below. The completed and signed form shall be included in the procurement record submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actOpinion 89-36
… There are no permissive referendum requirements either to establish a capital reserve fund for a specific capital improvement or to expend moneys from a capital reserve fund established for … for a specific improvement, where the authority to issue obligations for the capital improvement would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Attorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “New York’s public … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-314
… as original amount End Date: Same as Effective Date Goal Balance: Same as Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-314-2023-judicial-ratification-bonus-all-bargaining-units-ratifiedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1705
… and Senate positions listed above shall remain unchanged from current levels. Note: The Committee Report authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1705-january-1-2019-salary-increases-members-legislature-and-certain-electedMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is … grant programs to ensure expenses are allowable under the related contracts. The audit covered Gun Involved … provided by the Division through December 19, 2019. About the Program The Division’s mission is to enhance public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed … in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the collection and subsequent distribution of taxes collected … Cannabis For local governments with questions or comments about AUC, you can email OCM at: [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… in 1933, TBTA serves more than 310 million vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… are to advance job opportunities and economic welfare in the Town of Hamburg by providing financing and tax … Board. The Agency reported 48 active projects with payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements in 2014. Key Findings The Board did not develop an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and