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Opinion 88-36
… for the prisoner's benefit. Although there is little case law on the subject, it is doubtful that the rule of … those of his subordinates when committed with respect to civil matters in the course of employment (see Foyster v … this burden does not expose the county to the open-ended, unlimited liability which the constitution seeks to prohibit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Opinion 91-15
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … validity of a park land-or-fee requirement, the Court of Appeals has since declared that a planning board … of a double toll upon property being developed. In Riegert Apartments Corp. v Planning Board of Town of Clarkstown , 57 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations in our initial audit report, Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Report 2013-S-32 ). About the … issued on August 25, 2014, examined whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds were being awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… EMPLOYEES State agency managers should determine whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. … to our investigation and partnership with United States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service, we … continue to fight corruption wherever we find it.” U.S. Attorney Berman said: “Gregory Bayard was obligated to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… to improve the learning environment in New York’s schools by preventing school violence and increasing the safety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followOpinion 90-44
… -- Compensation (salary exclusive of fringe benefits for purposes of village budget hearing) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Compensation (for purposes of Village Law, §5-508[3]) VILLAGE LAW, §5-508: … to include a statement of the proposed "compensation" for each member of the board of trustees. You ask whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44State Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… Bulletins 1799 Purpose To inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment deduction amounts, or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new general deduction rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799.1
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of changes in certain garnishment deduction amounts, or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new minimum wage rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17991-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… employee’s disposable earnings for the week or the amount by which the employee’s disposable earnings for the week … are calculated on the single minimum wage rate set by the New York State Commissioner of Labor. The disposable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateOpinion 89-45
… LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… adequate oversight over disbursements. We reviewed 46 non-payroll disbursements totaling $531,934 and determined 19 (41 … when the claims audit had occurred. We reviewed 76 payroll transactions totaling $113,485 and found the … they are paid. Establish procedures to review and certify payroll prior to disbursement, and ensure proper support is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… is responsible for overseeing the PSC special revenue account, including the collection of penalties and the allocation of funds into the account. Key Findings The Department has generally met the … PSC revenues and related activities to ensure that the PSC account is receiving all revenue due. Specifically, we found: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesBrookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. … has approximately 235 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $6.2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… the development of a comprehensive online business portal with access to customized information and online … Business Forward intends to expand upon the NYC Business Portal, which was established as a result of SB1, to allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Homeless Housing and Assistance … Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), created in 1983 under the Social Services Law, provides funding for … Fund, HHAC provides State financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or loan guarantees to acquire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… $71,697 in payroll expenses, and a $300,000 payment to one vendor for which we could not determine what services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Dwelling Law. Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in their buildings are safe and well-maintained, … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and … could not be performed due to a lack of access to apartments. Furthermore, hundreds of HHW complaints were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… with Town Law. Although the Board approves claims at its monthly meetings, the Treasurer processes and pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Employee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… and Bronx Surface Transit Operation Authority (MaBSTOA), a subsidiary of Transit, operates buses in upper Manhattan … applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any action planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-follow