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Opinion 92-3
… or receiving gifts unconstitutionally vague as a basis for criminal prosecution). Whether the loan constitutes a gift … that contract with the town. Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not … restitution agency may not deposit into its general fund unclaimed restitution payments collected by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 88-5
… opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired employees); (retirees reduction of benefits) PUBLIC … may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers or employees, or a group of retired officers or employees, including retired elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Opinion 91-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, … Whether the term liabilities as used in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Oversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our … UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and equipment and furnishings to … NYC UPK programs at a cost of about $850 million. UPK providers must adhere to Sections 3602-e and 3602-ee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-335.1
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 UCS Salary Increases and provide instructions … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-3351-april-2024-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Mineola Union Free School District and the Penn Yan Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). Background DASA took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOpinion 2002-17
… engaged both as construction manager to act on behalf of a town in coordinating the work of the prime contractors, and as one of the prime contractors, on a town building construction project subject to General … This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposed town building construction project, governed by General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17DiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also found … hit, facing an unemployment rate of 9%. The city and state have improved access to early education and child care … some are seeking flexible work opportunities. The city and state should continue to build on their efforts to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … development system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical as the State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… documentation that must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Bureau of Contracts to satisfy Tax Law § 5-a, which was added to the Tax Law under Part N of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2004, and amended under Part L of Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2006. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationOpinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Leave Time Generally (authority to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and … Whether a town supervisor may be granted a leave of absence by the town board pursuant to section 92 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day … The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-108
… Negotiating Units SY, DR, F8 and 87 Background Chapter 104 of the Laws of 2006 and various side letters provide for … Pay page to pay the Senior Officer Series Differential:. SOS (Senior Officer Series Differential) AOD (Adjust Senior … or after the effective payment dates, OSC will insert new SOS rows onto the Additional Pay page with the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-108-retroactive-senior-officer-series-differential-eligibleReview of Advance Contract Payments
… of our examination was to determine whether the New York State Education Department (SED) monitors their contractors’ … the contractors owed a refund of unspent funds to the State. Key Recommendations Continue to implement improved … of our examination was to determine whether the New York State Education Department SED monitors their contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… the District's general fund as of June 30, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities and … their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget … Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Towns preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… The Town’s 2021 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $60,177,065. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10