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Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act (2017-S-38)
To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s38.pdfOpinion 88-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover retired employees); … program. February 11, 1988 Ronald P. Bennett, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Colden … Concerning a town board resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Opinion 2005-8
… A city may not set fees for the provision of emergency medical transport services in an amount designed to generate … a city may set fees for the provision of “emergency medical transport” services by a paid city fire department, … 122-b. Under section 122-b, cities may acquire, equip and supply motor vehicles suitable for such purposes, and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… debt capacity and New York's already high debt levels. "My office will review the final enacted budget and release an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24Opinion 91-13*
… by the SRC, a public benefit corporation, through the sale of bonds which were "the obligations solely of the SRC" … has distinguished between a true lease and a "conditional sale" because of the differing tax treatment of each. As will … an arrangement constitutes a true lease or a "conditional sale" and has set forth factors, through various revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Opinion 98-18
Whether section 3008 of the PHL authorizes a fire district to provide advanced life support first respondergeneral ambulance service in the fire districttown
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 88-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORKERS' COMPENSATION … paid their salaries under General Municipal Law, §207-c out of the sheriff's personnel account, the county governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing and … released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes and how the systemic failures and neglect of duty by the IDA … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionOpinion 99-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of a water district for the removal and retention by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Stony Brook. Background The New York State Health … (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-stony-brook-university-hospital-january-1-2011-throughOpinion 93-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within … contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, 429 NYS2d 487; Hurd v Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3Opinion 2000-11
… as otherwise provided by law," all appointed officers for which a term of office is not fixed in that section serve … of the superintendent. Memoranda in the bill jacket for chapter 621 of the Laws of 1952 indicate that the intent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11DiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… immigrant workers,” DiNapoli said. “Many industries rely on foreign-born workers to keep businesses going, but we’ve … was implemented. As a result, there was a 165% increase in immigrants living in New York City being sent back to the … work authorization. The state Department of Labor improve how it evaluates and reports which employers hire asylum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… in unanticipated resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans to raise fares and tolls by 15 percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis of the … to refocus its efforts on reducing waste, which could go a long way toward easing the financial burden on commuters.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesOpinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 89-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES - Municipal Nursing Homes (participation … competitive bidding when they purchase goods, supplies and services under joint contracts and arrangements entered … by or under the supervision of a physician or, in the case of a dental clinic or dental dispensary, of a dentist, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … monitoring processes, inaccuracies in data reported on NYCEM’s HMP website, lack of evidence that NYCEM conducted … Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… the period April 1, 2011 to July 25, 2013. Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programOpinion 88-38
… from the fees imposed by section 8022. Similarly, we do not believe section 8019 provides any such exemption. … fee will then be transmitted back to the municipality. We do not find this argument persuasive, since it is based on an … section 54-j of the State Finance Law. (1) Therefore, we do not believe that the argument put forth by New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38DiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… at potential risk, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit is the first … environment. Currently, the state Office for the Aging (OFA) is the only agency with responsibilities to … are overseen at the local level by 59 county Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). However, DiNapoli’s auditors, based on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adults