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Opinion 2007-4
… to supersede in village); (authority to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) … course of several fiscal years to finance appropriations for the consideration due under annual ambulance services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 2008-3
… of fire commissioners has determined are no longer needed for capital purposes. You state that a fire district created … fire district has expended monies from the fund only once, for the acquisition of a parcel of real property. The fire district currently contracts for fire protection with a village and there are no capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-212
… Court System (UCS) and the above referenced Unions provide for a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 (prorated for employees working less than full time) for all eligible … Information The Judicial Ratification Bonus is included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information The Judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-212-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-andDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the same time, the proposed budget increases potential out-year gaps and gives the Executive new … out-years remain a concern and there is a lack of clarity for some key spending areas. New York has made great strides … $62 billion in SFY 2015-16, an increase of 5.6 percent; Increases total spending for state economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-112
… agencies of the new dues structure change and dues rate for New York State Court Officers Association members. … Adjust Supp Loc ASO Addtl Sft Comp UCS Override BSA Back Salary Award CLS Courts Location Sup JLO Judicial Longevity … Courts Loc Supp RGO Regular Pay Override RGS Regular Pay Salary Employee RL1 Retro Lost Time RLP Retro Location Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-112-dues-structure-change-members-new-york-state-court-officersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-155
… To notify agencies that TIAA–CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund) … Code 405 will be used as the biweekly deduction amount for Code 404. For employees who currently have an existing Deduction Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-155-automated-transfer-deduction-code-405-tiaa-special-annuityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1712
… Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military Recalculations effective 01/01/2019 Affected … and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, GSEU, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, PBA, and … recalculate the bi-weekly stipend. If the employee had a salary change in calendar year 2018, the new bi-weekly wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1712-2019-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsPerformance Based Bus Safety Program
… safety and compliance and establish a strong incentive for low-performing carriers to improve their operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-programOpinion 97-20
… -- Particular Uses (remodeling and purchasing appliances for firehouse kitchen) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … reasonable expenditures to remodel and purchase appliances for the firehouse kitchen. You ask whether a volunteer fire … insurance tax moneys to remodel and purchase appliances for the firehouse kitchen. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 90-52
… added). There is, however, no statutory requirement for the town clerk to record in the minutes the names of … performed, that the report has been filed and is available for public inspection, and that the town board may, in its … to the report and file such response in the clerk's office for public inspection (General Municipal Law, §35[2]). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52LaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… school provides special and regular educational services for students in grades 6 through 12. Pursuant to the State … data reported on providers' annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must … the guidelines specified in the RCM and the CFR Manual. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, LaSalle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-32
… PROPERTY -- Purchase (of historically significant property for immediate reconveyance to an historical society) -- Sale … within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical society for restoration and preservation. The town, by local law, may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 92-22
… in administrative or judicial proceedings brought for the purpose of reducing the assessments of real property for tax purposes. Article 18 of the General Municipal law … (see General Municipal Law, §802). The term "contract" for purposes of article 18 is defined to mean any claim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Accounts Receivable Collections
… Recoveries Bureau (Bureau). The Bureau is responsible for collecting accounts receivable that state agencies have … collection cases totaling $926.8 million to the Bureau for action. During this period, the Bureau collected $381.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsOpinion 91-19
… fire districts to purchase apparatus and equipment for the extinguishment and prevention of fires. Although … There is no express or implied statutory authority for a fire district to make a gift of fire district property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Administration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a … of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and … Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Authority (MTA) Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit primarily covers the … MTA Capital Construction (MTACC), which is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of major MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2042
… agencies with appropriations due to lapse on September 15, 2022, or September 30, 2022, are affected. Background Certain chart of accounts … described in this bulletin are effective September 15, 2022, and September 30, 2022. OSC Actions The attachment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2042-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-9152022-9302022-lapse-datesTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… Key Findings Officials did not always seek competition for professional services and ensure bid specifications were … million without seeking competition. Five subcontractors for work totaling $9.3 million without the required written … with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on the officials’ response. … Determine if Town of Hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63