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Oversight of Kendra's Law (2022-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43-response.pdfEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies information regarding the outreach and … Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies information regarding the outreach and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksOpinion 98-6
… county board member as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 802(1)(h), (2)(e), 803: A county … would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor … prior county board approval (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10, 23[2][f], 24[2][b]; cf . County Law, §408; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 2012-1
… -- Purchases and Sales (purchases of highway related products from company owned by a member of a town board of … Board of Assessment Review (purchases of highway related products from company owned by a member of a town board of … sole proprietor of a company that sells highway related products would have an interest in contracts between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 96-1
… 2000 Daniel T. Smith, Esq., Attorney for the Fire District Indian Lake Fire District No. 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready … pension will be there for you. Your retirement benefit is only one part of a good financial plan. Whether you are new to public service or are close to retirement, it is never too early or too late to develop a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 2001-1
… overtime compensation in excess of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum requirements) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … a village, pursuant to General Municipal Law §90, may pay an individual who is subject to the maximum hour/minimum overtime wage … Whether a village may pay an individual who is subject to the maximum hourminimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Opinion 2000-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to be filed with the State Comptroller a certified copy of each determination or order establishing or extending a … a resolution approving the establishment or extension of a town special district under Town Law is required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Examination of Travel Expenses
… continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not … at more than one location, the employee’s official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesPrivacy and Links Policy
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy … The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy when you access our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring … Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees the nation’s … Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Samaritan Village, Inc. - Chemical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … October 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission … recovery for adults receiving treatment for serious mental illness; to support children and families in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… Justice Services (Division). The Division compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary … City. The Division reported a statewide total of 720 hate crime incidents for calendar year 2012, including 374 … of, or corresponding action plan for, the bias-related crime data that was collected. Thus, such data was not used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… benefits. Workers’ Compensation-related benefits are the statutory Workers’ Compensation benefit and any … IRS regulations, workers’ compensation-related benefits are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. Workers’ … for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt … Approved eligible State authority contracts are displayed on Open Book New York. By comparison, the Comptroller is … Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … OASAS oversees programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. OASAS entered into a … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services OASAS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incOpinion 90-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- … is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the issuance of obligations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64