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Opinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of the deceased member's final salary, payable for each child of such member under eighteen on the date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 94-18
… may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 90-48
… the award of a contract by a school district to a bus company for transportation of students. You state that the bus company has an office and outdoor parking facility near … These residents allege, among other things, that the bus company has violated certain local enactments concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims for recipients who were transferred between merged or … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Generally, when a Medicaid recipient is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actOpinion 2010-2
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … separately elected board of commissioners is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding process. The method of sale chosen, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2004-9
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … programs pursuant to agreements under Public Health Law) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §103(8); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §2803-a: Purchases by a county on behalf of a "municipal hospital" or for a county nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 2005-5
… when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL … New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in … is in reply to your inquiry concerning the requirements for compensating a village police chief under General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Program) provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department regulations require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programWage Theft Investigations
… system does not provide management with accurate or useful case management reports. Employers may be allowed a payment … Recommendations Develop effective strategies to reduce the case backlog and complete new cases sooner. Work with … plan procedures and update the policies and procedures manual accordingly. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… for processing the 2021-2022 Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – BU05 who meet the eligibility … in the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, employees with peace officer status shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetySilver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Silver Creek Central School District (District) Board of … Determine whether the Silver Creek Central School District District Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … of its 2023 budget : “The 2023 budget adopted by the MTA today is balanced using $600 million in undetermined funding … Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, … services to New York City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide special education … with the Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Bilingual SEIT & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-17
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… that serves as a universal product identifier for each medication and is the basis for the Department’s manufacturer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careOpinion 88-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … contravenes the common law restriction against alienation of park property without specific legislative authority. … a facility at a village park would constitute a lease of park property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Total Spending – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… on public health and education represents 70.1 percent of total State spending. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-spendingDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2016. Three villages were designated in "moderate fiscal … or has "no designation." For the fiscal year ending 2016, the three villages in "moderate fiscal stress" are: … Over the past three fiscal years, from 2014 through 2016, a total of 33 villages have received a fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againReal Estate Portfolio
… Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, and determined the need to either hold or dispose … The Authority has accounted for all of its property holdings and established a value for them. However, it owns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolio