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Opinion 92-29
… LAW, §207-m: Where the police commissioner is the head of the police department, an individual appointed to … who for purposes of this inquiry we assume is the head of the police department, is not a member of a … unit and who is the highest ranking subordinate to the head of the police department in such unit, is increased, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 92-26
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of … and charged back to, the cities and towns in the county on the basis of the taxable real property therein (see also … board of elections will continue to be borne by taxpayers on essentially the same basis; that is, the expenses will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Opinion 93-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … taxes within town outside village area) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(8); TAX LAW, §1262(c): When a town … town all elect to receive their shares of county sales tax in cash, the town may not use its share to reduce townwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Opinion 95-10
… class, the town board is required to provide for the removal of grass and weeds twice each year and for the … such cemetery." The town board need only provide for the removal of grass and weeds from cemeteries in the third class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 94-25
… (service credit for attending meetings of groups within a fire department or fire company) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … for attendance at "meetings" of groups formed within a fire department or fire company, such as an emergency rescue … for attendance at meetings of groups formed within a fire department or fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… decentralized and not administered uniformly, resulting in errors that are costing taxpayers, according to an audit … payments made to 41 (91 percent) of the employees in almost every type of payment made to them, including … of these types of payroll payments. They identified errors in 97 percent of the additional payments tested. In total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… - Management Confidential State Police 46 - Military and Naval Affairs M/C 66 - Public Employment Relations Board 0801 … Institutional Services Unit 47 - Division of Military and Naval Affairs Unit PEF Represented Employees 05 – … Investigators Unit Employees who have separated from State service are not entitled to Paid Parental Leave, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the … pleaded not guilty and is due back in Aurelius Town Court on June 28. Waldron’s actions were exposed during the … Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered … nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… 2.5% in 2023. “State agencies should ensure that overtime use is justified, and services are provided safely and … with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health) comprised 23.6% of the workforce but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOther Bulletin No. 75
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 who meet the eligibility criteria are … Increase: Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) which is equated to a grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-75-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… the $1.4 billion growth in PIT. Strength in the financial markets likely contributed to the increased collections, … spending, contracts and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on the Office’s recently expanded Open Book New York website. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the violent crimes rose by 7,965 incidents from last year. Two of the four violent crime categories declined … by 185 incidents (15 percent) in the areas reporting on this data in 2022. This decline follows steep increases in … was hit are up 15 percent, and the number of individuals killed by gun violence was 31 percent greater in the areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-2 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Physicians and other health care professionals who order, prescribe, refer, or … the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider's validity to provide Medicaid services. It further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… “Today, America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets, Maya … of verse will remain relevant and vital far into the future.” … Today America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets Maya …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-125
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the State University Construction Fund of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-125-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceOther Bulletin No. 67
… for a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for fiscal year 2023-2024 for all eligible employees. Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-67-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… gap and reduced out-year gaps to a cumulative total of $240 million from $638 million. The $1.9 billion in … Additional funding would be needed to finish the East Side Access project and to begin new expansion projects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1990.3
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … Federation (PEF), the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), and Council 82 (C82) allows OPWDD to establish a temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19903-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain