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Opinion 93-32
… local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees for purposes of obtaining information relative to potential … 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these documents is subject to the Freedom of Information … the accounts and financial affairs of the municipality for the purpose of obtaining information relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-8
… health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home health care services to … health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home health care services to county) HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES -- Contracts for (home health care services) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §352; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, and that school bus safety drills and inspections are done. "When parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementVendor File Advisory No. 10
… on the New York State Vendor File that are “open for ordering” have the functionality to submit electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best … from having interests in contracts with the municipality for which they serve, but only under certain circumstances. In order for a municipal officer or employee to have a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 92-14
… in the State would have to be checked ( Appl. of Stephen Manor Homes , 201 Misc 721, 108 NYS2d 469 [1951]; Axinn & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 89-26
… Disclosure (applicability to fire districts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §811: A fire district is authorized to … in Government Act", amended Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of … each "local political party official" and each "candidate for local elected official" to file the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 97-17
… governing body of any "political subdivision", and any "municipality" which is not a "political subdivision", to … defined, in relevant part, as "the heads (other than local elected officials) of any agency, department, division, council, board, commission, or bureau of a political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition (fines and penalties imposed by … respect to violations of a suburban town's speed limits and traffic control signals) -- Vehicle and Traffic … Concerning the proper disposition of fines imposed and collected by a town justice in a suburban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of Health and Human Services extended the emergency declaration into the first quarter of 2021. Enhanced funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-119
… 001-037) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective … Recal) effective 03/31/2022 (Administration). Information regarding the composite position must be included on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-119-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceMore About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… Retirement System (PFRS) covered by the special 20-year State Police retirement plan. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) … main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of membership benefits, rights and … specific information about your benefits, please contact us . © 2021, New York State and Local Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… (BOC). Access to EDSS To establish a Primary Authorizer account and/or manage application roles, submit one of the … a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online Services with the New York State Office of the … Government Authorizer available to establish the account. Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for our most important needs, including education, public … boosted the state’s rainy-day funds and other reserves for economic uncertainties, and these funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) box Items purchased that are not clearly identified Goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a … “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement … benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many disability benefits administered by … to the date of the disability award (without reductions for early retirement). This calculation would limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… in monetary penalties to 137 claimants. We also identified 345 underpayments totaling $64,206, which is comprised of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-report