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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of Transportation and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 2003-2
… of the Village Law provides that in "every such village" all the powers and duties imposed by law upon the town board … stated and in the manner hereafter provided, provided all of the territory in such joint fire district shall be … of the assessed valuation for state and county taxes of all the taxable real property in that part of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 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
… for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer … real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally … to form a not-for-profit corporation constituting the incorporated village fire department. You also ask whether …
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 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-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… until June 30, 2011, the applicability and provisions of Article 11 of the Retirement and Social Security Law to all … who join on or after July 1, 2009 will be covered under Article 14 of the Retirement and Social Security Law and are … Benefits>Use>Retirement Plans) Enter employee's EmplID in search box. Click Search. Select the correct Empl Rcd# for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-yorkMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Generally, … among divisions of merged or consolidated facilities. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of … Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011 (2011-S-09) …
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 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-88-60Railroad 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-investigationsOpinion 99-9
… the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay for continuing legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … expenses - continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Retirement
… services for the public members retirees and employers of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirementOpinion 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-2005-5The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… personal service (OTPS) costs that were ineligible for reimbursement. The ineligible personal service costs … in our report and adjust the School’s CFRs and tuition reimbursement rates for the audit scope period as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-17
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … administers programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. On October 1, 2009, OASAS … inappropriate, undocumented or questionable expenses. Of this amount, $253,957 was for personal services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-program