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Opinion 2012-1
… town board of assessment review) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800 (3), 801, 803: A member of a town board of assessment … department. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§ 800 et seq .) contains provisions that relate to conflicts of … town officers and employees (General Municipal Law § 800 [4], [5]). Pursuant to General Municipal Law § 800 (3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 96-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … capital notes or budget notes, and the fire district is situated wholly or partly within a town which is wholly or … Whether approval of the State Comptroller is required prior to the purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… It includes information about your retirement benefits, as well as tips on how to develop a well-rounded financial plan. Your … two months. Include expenses that occur periodically, such as car and life insurance, and property and school taxes. … publication includes information about NYSLRS benefits as well as financial planning tips …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 2001-1
… by law, for all time such officers and employees are required to work in excess of their regularly established … to the extent not inconsistent with the FLSA (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-11, p 26). Thus, we have expressed the opinion … are not intended to preclude states and local governments from providing greater compensation (see, e.g., Mitchell v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Opinion 2000-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … the proposed district or extension; and (d) whether it is in the public interest to grant in whole or in part the relief sought. If the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees … OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS …
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 … whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… crimes occurring in New York City. The Division reported a statewide total of 720 hate crime incidents for calendar … hate crime-related summary data and make inquiries or take action as appropriate. Develop a training-related record-keeping system that can be easily accessed by NYPD management to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… Schedule Job Aid for each payroll period’s exact date of agency On-Line Transactions Cutoff. NOTE: Please share …
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 Contracts Filed Eligible Contracts Approved Eligible State Authority Contracts Under the Public Authorities Reform … Information on three categories of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY …
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.
… million, to in part conduct a Methadone to Abstinence Residential Treatment program (MTAR program). PROMESA is one … oversight of programs. However, officials do not expect wholesale changes to begin for several years, and then only … not allowable, and take steps to ensure the organization does not re-claim these costs for funding in the future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incOpinion 90-64
… to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing … of bonds to finance an improvement to a town park district is not subject to referendum. You have inquired as to the circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental … all cleanup bills submitted for payment. The Department is responsible for providing technical assistance and … allowable costs are charged to the Fund. The Department is also responsible for licensing, registering, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsOpinion 90-44
… exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of … whether the "compensation" referred to in section 5-508(3) is limited to salary or must also include the cost or value of fringe benefits. Section 5-508 of the Village Law is a part of article 5 of the Village Law, relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 2007-5
… item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask … item of equipment into another capital reserve fund is subject to permissive referendum requirements. General … Municipal Law § 6-c [2]). The term "capital improvement" is defined to include "[a]ny physical public betterment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Procurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… (DeFrancisco) - The purpose of this proposed legislation is to increase the transparency, accountability, efficiency … The purpose of this proposed legislation is to increase the transparency accountability efficiency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalEmployer's Guide
… The Employers Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRSs participating employers to help them do their Retirement Systemrelated work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employers-guideMission Statement and Performance Measures
… whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting … measures that it has established to show how well it is accomplishing its mission. These measures are organized … whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card … in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make up a growing number … season I encourage all New Yorkers to spend their gift cards in a timely manner to avoid possible inactivity fees or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards