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Opinion 92-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single local law may increase terms of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in the technology, health care, agriculture … tourism industries, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of … Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua). "I’m proud of the strides we’ve made growing traditional industries like agriculture and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… the state from using state-affiliated not-for-profits to do state business, makes procurement requirements uniform, … authorities can adopt their own internal guidelines and do not have to follow state agency requirements clearly set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformOpinion 91-10
… in relation to the town and about the town board's role in administration of the district. You also specifically ask: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 90-14
… discretion, might think desirable or convenient, no matter how oppressive or discouraging they might in fact be for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… A new report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that after a … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, 49, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence … in facial recognition software, particularly for groups other than white males. However, it has not set a standard of … which are required every five years for buildings over six stories tall. The audit also found that none of the agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH facility
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainMedicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment. The audit covered the … Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. The Department uses two methods to pay … rental and generally has no limit on the number of rental payments allowed. By comparison, under Medicare, oxygen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-124
… which implemented the 2021-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the … and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be … No. 1786 Non-negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks . Checks issued to eligible employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-124-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.3
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OPWDD. Affected Employees: Employees in certain Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU91) titles who … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19913-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.3
… taxes will be calculated using the employee’s current withholding elements in PayServ. Retro Codes (RUC, RU2, ROR, … income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19883-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 94-6
… HOUSING LAW, §36: Pursuant to Public Housing Law, §36, when a public housing authority contracts with a residential … or used in connection with any project". Section 36 does not distinguish between tenant members of a housing … construction of the word "interest" as used in section 36, we note that the courts have defined this term when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… equivalent or better coverage than the previous plan. When auditors compared the district’s former health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsOpinion 89-15
… (with village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to … provide that the town will not be responsible for any claim paid in connection with loss, injury or damage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 103 deposits totaling $28 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 12 debt service payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Riverhead (Town) officials properly administered the … or deposit collections in a timely manner. Specifically, of the Town’s 27 CPF collections totaling $15.5 million: … Law Section 29.The collections were deposited an average of 18 days, and as much as 28 days, after they were recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25Opinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … TAX LAW, §300 et seq .; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel … unconstitutional). It was also our opinion, however, that when a municipality and a company have agreed to a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10