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Opinion 2005-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when … Whether the police chief is entitled to a monetary payment in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 2006-6
… (authority to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … the supervisor generally may determine to take time off for personal reasons in his or her discretion. You ask … distinguish between elective and appointive officers. It is well-established, however, that an elected officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide special education services for up to 239 children. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … years ended June 30, 2011, the School claimed about $26 million in reimbursable expenses for the special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council … To assess Empire State Development Corporations personal services contract with former New York State Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 2010-2
… Davis v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612, appeal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… Ops St Comp No. 2008-3; 2003 Ops St Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). There are … August 15, 2003, Bill Jacket, L 2003, ch 378, at 3, 4 and 10, respectively). Under General Municipal Law § 209-b (3-a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… vehicle to be used as a police car may be financed by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased … of five automobiles to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of the Local … to be used as a police car may be financed with the issuance of capital notes or bonds only when the vehicle is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) established the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs submitted by Baker Victory Services (Baker Victory) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… $24,611 in personal service costs that consisted of excess severance pay, compensation for work that was not related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Summit Educational Resources (Summit) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Summit provides a wide range of services to children with … To determine whether the costs reported by Summit Educational Resources Summit on its Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means of livelihood. The Program’s goals are to ensure that all … the Department contracted for five State University of New York (SUNY) campuses and four Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the … report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other … procedure codes unless the provider includes a modifier code on the claim to further describe the services performed. … paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal and miscellaneous service contracts were still … necessary goods or services. We estimated that by reducing personal and miscellaneous service contract costs by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s … Department should ensure that school officials comply with requirements relating to full-time attendance and good … To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, manages over $73 million in assets comprising five key transportation and commerce facilities in the State’s North Country: the Ogdensburg-Prescott …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid … Whether section 3008 of the PHL authorizes a fire district to provide advanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18