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Opinion 2004-2
… or as a direct consequence of the vendor's contract with the town, or (2) the rental payment required by the … pecuniary benefit "as the result of" the vendor's contract with the town. If that benefit serves to enhance the overall … or as a direct consequence of the vendor's contract with the town, and if the rental payment required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1638
… which implemented the 2016-2019 Agreement between the State of New York and the PEF, provides for payment of the … subject to employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1638-april-2018-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… Hearing Administration Bureau at [email protected] By mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be considered filed on the date they are received by NYSLRS. Hearing requests sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, are considered filed on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2020
This Annual Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2020. It highlights the unique challenges that local officials faced from the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2020.pdfCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… procedures. Enter into a written service level agreement (SLA) with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for … policies and periodically review them. Enter into a SLA with the IT vendor. Provide IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyOpinion 2001-2
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (discretion in crediting points under a service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … for activities designated by the program sponsor, selected from the list of activities set forth at subparagraphs i-viii of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 88-6
… AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§113, 470: A municipality may not, by local law or collective bargaining, contribute to a … will constitute an indeterminate cost and benefits are not payable until retirement. You ask whether a "defined … Board). Thus, it is our opinion that the town may not contribute to this plan unless, notwithstanding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… adequate controls and provide additional oversight of collections and disbursements. Ensure all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andPutnam County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-2)
… policies that were in place were not followed. Five of the 11 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/putnam-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-2Local Government Ethics
Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employers codes of ethics and boards of ethics repealer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-0Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… morgue; The Fresh Kills Landfill; and On the barges that ran between Manhattan and the Fresh Kills Landfill. You … benefit? No, this law only provides the presumption that your disability may be the result of an accident if you … duty disability retirement benefit, and you can establish that you are permanently disabled, this law will help you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesRochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit … development projects or redevelopment plans in the City of Rochester. The Land Bank, which is governed by a seven-member … entered into a written agreement with the not-for-profit Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceResponse Planning for Unexpected Events
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North … events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers. We also examined whether … events and whether those plans were followed and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, … found numerous problems in the MTA’s capital projects pipeline that led to delays and cost overruns,” DiNapoli … capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over the Treasurer’s activities for the … accounts. The Board did not establish a credit card policy to describe proper credit card usage, dollar limits for … for all of the Company’s financial activities and did not submit accurate periodic reports to the Board and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… the effectiveness of the County’s oversight of the golf course operating contract for the period January 1, 2012 … Monroe County Golf Course Contract Management 2014M111 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Hamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… Hamburg Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2015M32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and