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Opinion 95-31
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) … letter concerning the starting salary of a newly-appointed city chief of police. You state that the previous chief … Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Opinion 91-39
… by L 1984, ch 117, further provides that a person who retires from an elective public office and then "accepts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic … these key functions helps ensure the agency orders what it needs, gets what was ordered, and only pays for the correct goods for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … recipients may have more than one different CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 million less in levy growth compared to what … cities in New York with fiscal years ending June 30, will have about $14 million less in allowable levy growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroOpinion 88-20
… (effect of relocation of family court) COUNTY LAW, §216; NY CONST, ART III, §17: A county, by resolution, may relocate … within a specified locality ( Matter of Henneberger , 155 NY 420). Therefore, it is our opinion that neither County … are kept and the business of the county is transacted (25 NY Jur2d, Counties, §11), it is not defined in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … and eight elected aldermen. The Council is responsible for the overall management and oversight of City operations, … is the custodian of City money and is responsible for maintaining the City’s accounting records. Results of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-f2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas … get started. Comptroller DiNapoli’s Gender Pay Gap Report In March 2022, Comptroller DiNapoli released an analysis on … dollar value of the gap and 7th best in terms of share, meaning New York’s women take home more dollars relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… such a clause provides the vendor with the ability to walk away from its obligations under a contract, without … the vendor should not be provided with the ability to walk away from its contractual obligations without the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsOpinion 88-38
… of the 1965 Attorney General's Opinion is correct and that his interpretation is consistent with the plain language of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for … across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan released in October indicated the state is facing outyear budget gaps … reserves, which now provides more fiscal stability in the wake of any economic hardship. “I look forward to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressOpinion 89-40
… the fire district was the defendant. October 23, 1989 Louis L. Motyka, Secretary/Treasurer Gardenville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… (Fund) to review its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) … from any risk posed by companies that are engaged in BDS activities, including restricting or exiting … there. We’re putting companies engaged in BDS activities on notice that there will be consequences if their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for … 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… Except as specified in Appendix A, officials agreed with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… and technical skills, workplace competencies, and hands-on training over a short period of time to prepare them for … which results in about 27% receiving a CTE endorsement on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS in the Agency Police … from the PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $54.70 to $57.98. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… five-member Board of Fire Commissioners is responsible for general management and control of financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-f