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… Purpose To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has complied with the capital … October 30, 2015. Background The NFTA is a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningCUNY Bulletin No. CU-839
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Plumber and Thermostat Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY … purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Plumber and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-839-cuny-2025-rate-increases-plumber-and-thermostat-titlesOpinion 2003-2
… be signed and acknowledged or proved in the manner as a deed to be recorded by resident taxpayers owning taxable real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 2003-5
… statute to retirement matters were dropped in a subsequent amendment, the Court held that the amendment was not intended to increase the scope of coverage … have been in full force and effect on and after September 11, 2001, provides a line-of-duty presumption for diseases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 90-48
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS … the bus company has an office and outdoor parking facility near the homes of certain residents of the school district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 90-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (disposition of … TOWN LAW, §185(1): Absent a provision to the contrary in a special act of the state legislature, any moneys … paid must be credited to the taxable real property located in such district in the next succeeding assessment of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsOpinion 2004-9
… programs pursuant to agreements under Public Health Law) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §103(8); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §2803-a: … exception to competitive bidding in section 103(8) of the General Municipal Law. 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-17, p 59 is … to the exception to competitive bidding requirements under General Municipal Law §103(8). Section 2803-a of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … the System may fluctuate from year to year based on a number of factors, including investment experience, the … if possible, if there is an irreconcilable conflict, the paramount intention of the statute must be preserved, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Our audit covered the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background The School provides special education … their annual CFRs. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, the School claimed about $26 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRetirement
… The New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS offers services for the public members retirees and employers of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirementOpinion 88-60
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … property without specific legislative authority. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A true license or concession … either operate these incidental facilities directly with municipal employees or hire out their operation to private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 2010-2
… be the one that local officials believe will yield the best price or maximum financial benefits. You ask whether a … that local officials have a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most … v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Davis v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-271
… Purpose To inform agencies of raise eligibility and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain … in Bargaining Units T8, TC, GA and AJ Background Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-271-retroactive-salary-increases-employees-representedMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to … 31, 2013. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Responsibility Act). These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoDiNapoli 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 … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… for full-time status, and one student who did not maintain good academic standing. Key Recommendations The Higher … with requirements relating to full-time attendance and good academic standing. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeOpinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… is at a "distinct disadvantage" in applying for a certificate of need for the establishment of additional … provide alternative statutory requirements to the existing certificate of need process, thereby obviating, for a period … to a regional emergency medical services council for a certificate of need prior to operating an advanced life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Auxiliary (participation in service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service … Whether auxiliary members of an incorporated volunteer fire company in a fire district may participate in a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24