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Opinion 92-56
… 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon such terms and conditions ... … manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to chapter 791 of the laws of 1972, may pay its town manager … indicate that such allowance would be paid without regard to actual mileage traveled. Chapter 791 created the position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 98-7
… of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, as amended by chapter 689 of the Laws of 1985, generally requires DOT to install … of firehouses (see Governor's Bill Jacket for L 1985, ch 689, letter from Senator Levy to Gerald Crotty dated July 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… New York City is financially accountable for numerous entities that are legally separate but can … also launched a new data tracker to monitor trends for New York City agencies’ performance data, staffing, and … affordable housing, and health care are essential needs for millions of city residents. Given recent budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesOpinion 91-4
… still outstanding. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a, et seq .) contains provisions relative to the establishment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… This has led to some local governments having to reduce or eliminate some services and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 of the New … of patient care by limiting consecutive hours of work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to verify that lodging rates are consistent with GSA and DOS rate limits. Also, advise such supervisors to ensure that unsuccessful efforts to obtain GSA or DOS rates are adequately documented. Establish controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… . Background To accomplish our objectives, we used data analytics to select 69,646 transactions for audit, including: … those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to identify potential inappropriate … a modernized UI system and provide our Office with a report on the progress made to date and target dates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDual Employment
… employed by either more than one DOCCS facility or a DOCCS facility and another government agency, earning over … payments for time not worked. These three cases showed a pattern of routine, improper activity such as claiming to be working in two places at the same time, not allowing sufficient commute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… been fingerprinted before, the CHRC Legal Unit reviews the case using information from its initial request and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, exclusive of New York … storage buildings/sheds, press boxes, and concession stands. The Department ensures all planned projects comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the … To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse MHSA claims for Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Fund, HHAC provides State financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58SUNY Bulletin No. SU-141
… Discretionary Salary Increases for UUP (BU08) employees. Payment of the increase is at the discretion of the College … on the eligibility date of 6/30/07 and on the date of payment. Agency Actions Agencies are required to complete UUP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-141-uup-1-discretionary-increaseMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… Authority (MTA) has made substantial progress funding its capital programs and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions … to avoid this outcome, issuing additional debt to address funding risks could pressure its operating budget, requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… one-third of what was stolen. The sentencing took place in Rensselaer County Court before Judge Andrew Ceresia. … defendants conspired with their supervisor to steal scrap metal from the city taxpayers and line their pockets. This … Iron writes a check to the city for the value of the metal turned in. Court documents indicate that Foust, who was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapOpinion 90-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the propriety of a proposed resolution to standardize on a particular make and size of loader tires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Opinion 88-43
… When deputy sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured in the performance of official duties and are paid … whether, in these circumstances, an amount equal to the injured employee's workers' compensation benefits must be … Municipal Law, §207-c provides that any "policeman" who is injured in the performance of his duties shall be paid by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Opinion 96-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (abolishment in village) REFERENDUM -- … Whether a village police department which was established by a resolution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20