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Opinion 2005-2
Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects … for 3-year-olds and COVID learning loss initiatives, as well as mental health services. However, funding sources for many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOpinion 89-61
… A village may abolish the office of village justice by local law or resolution subject to permissive referendum. … of highways and town building inspector are raised by taxes levied on the entire area of the town or only on the … within the village. As a general rule, all moneys raised by real property taxes for town purposes must be raised by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 90-18
… §103: There is no exception to the competitive bidding requirements of this section based solely on the fact that … department of health is subject to the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal Law, §§103, 103-a, 103-b … unless any of the exceptions to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 applies, the purchase of medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… should maintain detailed, up-to-date inventory records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information … requirements. Similarly, without proper identification of all computer hardware on a network, unauthorized devices and … vulnerabilities can be applied in a timely manner, if at all. In addition, insufficient records increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult … 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult … program to assist vulnerable adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… to agencies for processing the PSC full-time Ratification Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Full-time employees in … employees may be eligible for a one-time Ratification Bonus Payment. This one-time Ratification Bonus Payment is pensionable, not subject to across-the-board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… on 11/01/2024 and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option for this payment) in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024.: Eligibility Criteria: Employees in … Holiday Bonus Payment in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024. Employees who otherwise meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background: Article 49.1 of the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… OSC has provided the following Time Entry Earnings Code to process the Ratification Bonus Payment: Earnings Code … checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 – New York Retiree Indicator for further details on … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased … we have reviewed your claim. All items that appear online are at least $20 or one share of stock. How to Prove … a representative to administer the decedent's estate, even if all other matters have been settled, only that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… by the EEMD. These camera systems are located inside the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and westbound porticos … There are usually between two and four CCTV cameras in the station house and two in each portico, or about six to eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2389
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … criteria are affected. Background: Article 49.1 of the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2389-2025-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-138
… Plan, Bargaining Unit, Part Time Percentage and Updated Max Effective Dated Amount. Miscellaneous Payment Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-138-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-sos-differentialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-557
… Employees CUNY employees in the Skilled Trade titles of Stationary Engineer, Senior Stationary Engineer and Oiler … entered and filed on July 7, 2016 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the Local # 15, International … submits the applicable increases, OSC will automatically process the retroactive adjustments for all regular hours, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-557-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-stationary-engineer-seniorCUNY Bulletin No. CU-536
… Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flexible Spending 580 CUNY Medicare Deficiency Flat Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-536-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitter-andOpinion 93-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … delegated to the municipal corporation by the Legislature (NY Const, art IX, §1; Sonmax v City of New York , 45 NY2d … which impairs the powers of any other public corporation (NY Const, art IX, §2[d]; Municipal Home Rule Law, §§10[5], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13