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Opinion 89-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … Opns St Comp No. 71-76, unreported is superseded. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a village, without competitive bidding, may contract with the town in which the village is located for the town to repair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57XIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… STIP investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which … on any moneys invested “shall be credited to the fund or funds from which such moneys were invested, provided, … or are appropriated.” Temporary Loans and Agency Requests for Interest Earnings Each year the Enacted Budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… to hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” The pensioner, Joseph … 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/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsGlossary
… (“OFAC”) granted the New York State Comptroller a license to take custody of assets subject to New York’s Abandoned Property Law, but blocked under the … or Foreign Funds Control Regulations. However, prior to taking custody of any such blocked accounts, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryAccounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… Subject: Paying for One Invoice on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is intended … Vendors may not see an accurate accounting of invoices and payments on e-Supplier. Vendors are not able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherMore About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact … System VO1644 (Rev. 9/11) … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planContract Advisory No. 32
… Requirements – updated to prohibit discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixOpinion 92-23
… permitting the affixing of antennae to water storage tanks and the erection of a switching station near a well) TOWN … 13 of the Town Law, with the approval of the town board and after complying with public hearing requirements, may … property is needed for district purposes at a future date, and such other provisions as the district deems necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. … housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, … received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, including affordable housing, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration … and Markets (Department), through its Division of Plant Industry, administers the Program. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … funds operating results and provide updated projections for the remaining quarters of the current fiscal year of … and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans submitted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… the State of New York properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business … State agencies and public authorities to promote the participation of minority- and women-owned business … are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionOpinion 92-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and … imposed pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1809-a, while retaining the underlying parking fines. As subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34State Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… of the Rules of Procedure of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, the petitioner has thereby …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… or another protected characteristic. Hate crimes can be committed against a person or property, and involve … homicide. The impact of hate crimes is broad and deep. It can lead to heightened fear and anxiety among targeted … stress disorder (PTSD). 1 Moreover, hate crimes can perpetuate stereotypes, deepen social divisions, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 92-40
… of users, subject to equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art 1, §11; AA & M Carting v Town of Hempstead , … by a municipality without express statutory authority (see NY Const., art XVI, §1; Sonmax, Inc. v City of New York , 43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… from Medicaid in 2011, it had an obligation under the law to return those funds within 60 days. Instead, Continuum … this matter, we quickly partnered with law enforcement to recover taxpayer dollars, including further overpayments that came to light only afterwards. I thank U.S. Attorney Preet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyOpinion 94-29
… the opinion. [edited for publication] FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals on Family Court matters) -- Exemption … or an indigent spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: … regarding the applicability of the fee provisions of Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), §8022(b) to appeals from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29X.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Identifying Information” section of the Vendor Record contains useful information about the vendor. Information on this page can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-information