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Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax … our initial audit report Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes Report 2017S88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Within the seven major crime categories, property crimes (Burglary, Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft), accounted for the majority of the overall increase (collectively rising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyOpinion 90-12
… out of moneys paid into court. CPLR 2607 requires a copy of the court order to be certified by the clerk of … treasurer may pay out court funds upon being served with a copy of a court order, certified by an attorney, authorizing … state that the county currently requires the service of a copy of the court order certified by a court clerk. Pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Seized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followOpinion 88-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns (manner of adoption of … of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; VILLAGE LAW, §20-2002: Towns may enact traffic regulations, rules, and orders in the same manner as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Safety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate … and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOpinion 94-8
… for office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Deputy (need to meet qualification for principal office) - - Eligibility … TOWN LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire … must meet the same requirements as those applicable to the fire district treasurer. You ask what are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Opinion 91-2
… 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … including OTB's. In addition, subdivision 1 of section 516 of the Racing Law provides that "[t]he monetary … revised in 1988). The language in subdivision 3 of section 516 of the Racing Law is virtually identical to that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 89-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the … advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with conventions, conferences or schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Opinion 2000-20
… and Expenditures (membership in volunteer firefighters museum) -- Powers and Duties (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Fire Districts (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) TOWN LAW §176(10), (13), (14), (21), (25): A fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the Program Opioid treatment programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County. Our Office completed a review of the Town’s … budget review because the Town was categorized as being in "moderate fiscal stress" in a report issued as part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… the employee’s disposable earnings for the week exceeds 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage in effect. Disposable … taken. If an employee’s garnishment is no longer taken, it does not necessarily mean the employee’s garnishment has been satisfied. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “Medicaid fraud impacts us all and diverts money from those truly in need. Thanks to … state resident. Taylor, 42, is a manager, dispatcher and driver. The joint investigation revealed that over a … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the … funds from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount … for payments from the funds from the Board of Water Supply, which consists of money paid by customers for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonOpinion 92-1
Concerning the responsibility of municipal officials in connection with withdrawal of amounts retained from payments to contractors
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Preferred Source Contracting
… Purpose To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are monitoring contracts fulfilled … work is completed by disabled workers as required by law; and whether facilitating entities are awarding contracts in a … the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the State. This audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… was originally indicted in November 2013 along with Daniel Lynch and John Maggio, local businessmen, and Nelson … case. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingReporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the … The system is available through the NYSED Business Portal. Each school district BOCES has a Delegated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053