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Opinion 2005-1
… is barred by the statute of limitations, or in the case of bankruptcy or lack of attachable assets (see Opn No. 78-684, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Opinion 98-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts entered into prior to election to office); (consideration of $750 or less) -- … if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the supervisor is in office. You have informed us that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6SUNY Bulletin No. SU-198
… To provide agency instructions for processing the $500 Service Award for full-time employees. Affected Employees … and the United University Professions, provides for a $500 Service Award to be processed as a one-time advance to basic … have completed seven consecutive years of full-time service in the title of Lecturer or in any of the titles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-198-500-service-award-full-time-psnu-employees-representedOpinion 91-3
… Opns St Comp No. 80-806, p 223; cf . 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-134, p 25, regarding the liability of a highway … moneys and property (see 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-34, p 79; Myruski v Town of Goshen , 87 Misc 2d 1063, 386 NYS2d … arbitrarily or wastefully (see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-904, p 213; 1968 Opns St Comp No. 68-835, unreported), such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 2006-9
… (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Referendum (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) TOWN LAW §198(12): The transfer of property and facilities of a town sewer district to a county on behalf of a county district pursuant to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … suitable headquarters for, and the promotion of fraternal intercourse among the members of such corporation, the … that the Association shall have all of the powers of a not-for-profit corporation, which include the power to rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… schools often rely on third parties to provide a variety of IT-related services. For your protection and to avoid … agreement between your local government or school and the IT service provider that specifies the level of service … discussed with the vendor and included in the contract, as appropriate. State Education Law and Regulations require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information maintained for each piece of computer hardware should include a description of the item … licenses for a particular application and incur penalties as a result. The accuracy of inventory records should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… to address many of the issues identified. The agency’s full response is in the audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and corresponding federal … an individual’s major life activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the … was also subject to this accessibility requirement. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … (CFR) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Quality Services for the Autism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualContact Us
… through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Write Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State St. Albany, New York 12236 Fax (518) 270-2222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… When municipal employees travel on business, such as to attend conferences and … Your governing board should provide guidance for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any problems arising, … alcoholic beverages with taxpayer dollars Paying for travel for non-employees, such as spouses Extending trips …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expenses2015 Year End Report
… providers (claims) during the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and claims paid twice during the … Background The Board administered four sole custody funds in 2015.Board staff enter workers’ compensation claims data … The Board also confirmed 61 claims for $107,000 were not duplicate payments and is continuing to review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… assistance awards of more than $25,000 be displayed on a searchable, publicly accessible website, usaspending.gov, … contracts of more than $3,000. The initial site went live in 2007. Federal agencies are required to report the name of … of performance location, as well as other information. In 2008, FFATA was amended by the Government Funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… how to process vouchers to replenish a Business Unit’s advance account. Process and Transaction Preparation: Create … voucher using the Special Use Vendor ID assigned to the Advance Account. This Vendor ID starts with “041.” To find … if the Business Unit purchased stamps with funds from an advance account, the Business Unit should process a voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… programs. The TANF block grant program requires New York State to engage individuals in countable work activities. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New York State … consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through the TVBs and the … Department of Motor Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followProperty Tax Credits
… oldest program (the Property Tax Freeze program) beginning in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a qualifying homeowner’s primary residence. The … duplicate payments or home owner or property not eligible. In addition, we worked with the Department to return 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-credits