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Opinion 99-11
… .... (2 NYCRR §55.2). Thus, the regulations authorize, but do not require, the destruction of cancelled bonds (but see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Opinion 98-4
… that it is the policy of this Office to render advisory legal opinions involving issues arising under the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 94-22
… expenses of the district will be imposed upon benefited real property in proportion to the benefit received, to … and cost of the district which is apportioned to benefited real property in accordance with the district plan is a charge upon each benefited parcel of real property within the district, subject to the limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 2001-13
… e.g., People v Speakerkits , 832 NY2d 814, 611 NYS2d 488; New York State Pub. Empls. Fedn. v City of Albany , 72 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13Opinion 2000-9
… AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (compensation for executive director); (performance evaluation program) … bonus to the executive director of the agency for services already rendered and for which a fixed salary was already paid. The governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… (“Guidelines”) and Debt Issuance Approval Request Form (“Request Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more … launched an investigation. The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and … and hotels, in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherXIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… to communication systems as such hardware or software used in communication systems. CONST, CONEW CONSTRUCTION All … be used where the agency wants to track tasks that results in increased energy efficiency. CONST, CONEW ENG_DESIGN DOT … to upfitting vehicles. CONST VEHICLE_PARTS Vehicle Parts, In-house This activity is intended to be used for the purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… out corruption in the state legislature, without regard to party, position, power, or popularity. There is no delight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and … positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown according to a report issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Attorney General's Report on Governor
… "This is a sad day for New York. The Attorney General's report documents … This is a sad day for New York The Attorney Generals report documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-attorney-generals-report-governorXII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… Vendors cannot charge the agency more than the original price quote obtained as a result of the BAFO process for each … help your agency get the services expected at the right price. RECEIVING A THOROUGH BID To receive a thorough BAFO, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview In addition to travel reimbursements, employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective … can authorize payment of dues for staff members involved in professional organizations through the SFS Travel and … In addition to travel reimbursements employees can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2264
… who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria above but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of … code of Leave of Absence/MLS) and who returns on or before 03/31/2025 is eligible for the payment upon the … receipts, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry page or the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2264-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing-0Real Property Dispositions
… formal quality control processes to ensure that there is full compliance with policies and procedures for identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… were either for non-reimbursable expenses ($200 hotel room smoking charge) or lacked adequate assurance that the charges … charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 hotel room smoking charge from the hotel or the employee. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to December 31, 2013. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and … agency appropriations and the cash is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to about 1.2 … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department … Finding Express Scripts improperly retained $1,498,719 in NYSHIP rebates despite its contractual obligation to remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueOperational Advisory No. 35
… payment to an employee for personal services is not intended to supersede normal State Payroll procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… the goals, easily understood, and straightforward. Transit does not disclose the significant assumptions made during its … However, Transit’s automated fare collection system does not require customers to swipe out of the system, so Transit does not know where and when each customer’s trip ends. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metrics