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Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2016 to … of the General Business Law – referred to as the Security Guard Act (Act) – requires that individuals must have a valid security guard registration issued by the Department before working as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result … to support PSC expenditures. The Department’s Bureau of Accounts Management (Revenue) is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesOpinion 2002-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dock Districts … districts. Subdivision 10 of section 198 provides, in pertinent part, that, except as otherwise provided by law, … one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State statute, that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 93-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the district also may charge a fee to persons utilizing the services of the ambulance district and retain the fees for use by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Automated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS retirees. Many of the … correspond to the numbers you will need to press on your phone for information. In most cases, if you are a retiree or … and general retirement information quickly and easily by phone with the NYSLRS automated phone service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a report issued today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The overdose death rates in New York increased faster over the preceding decade than … heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014 according to a report issued today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesOpinion 91-2
… being conducted by the comptroller, and, in a proper case, to bring with him, a book or paper". We believe this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… The inventories reviewed included property for criminal case evidence, property no longer needed as evidence for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyOpinion 98-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax certiorari claims) … fund established to pay tax certiorari claims) EDUCATION LAW, §3651: Moneys deposited in a tax certiorari reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Opinion 90-46
… retained by the county and not transmitted to the State for the period November, 1987 through November, 1989. Section … The Comptroller shall: * * * 15. Except where provisions for refund are otherwise specifically provided in any other … * * * Such refund shall be paid from moneys appropriated for such purpose or from revenues in the custody of said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Treatment Program (2018-S-39) OASAS has not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to … State Health Insurance Program: CVS Health: Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil … Service that it collected. As a result, Civil Service is due $2,052,653 in rebates. State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and … when it comes to inspecting life-saving equipment used at nursing homes," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for monitoring nursing homes and reporting deficient practices to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… is due back in court on Feb. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … structurally balanced budgets with reasonable estimates for revenues and appropriations for the general, sewer and water funds. The board planned for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-58
… of article 18 includes only any express or implied claim, account or demand against or agreement with the municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsOpinion 97-15
… RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street … et seq .) governs the establishment and operation of special districts within counties. Section 250 generally … Charter laws need not be consistent with general or special laws except as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15