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Opinion 2002-4
… the gift and loan prohibition in article VIII, § 1 of the New York State Constitution. Article VIII, §1 prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… Restructuring Board for Local Governments for all or part of the costs associated with long-term budget … advance, avoiding the need for unpredictable tax increases or dramatic budget cuts. For a copy of the proposal submitted … fiscal stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress,” or “no designation.” To date, DiNapoli’s monitoring system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 95-1
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … loans, grants, subsidies, contributions and any other form of financial assistance to" the agency, for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Compliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its programs and initiatives, and whether the resulting … prevent economic stagnation, encourage the creation of new job opportunities, increase revenues to the State and … local economies. ESD administers the allocation of hundreds of millions of dollars in grants, loans, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… providers in the Medicaid program who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violate health care programs’ laws or regulations. The Department terminated 15 providers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016ReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… ReStacking Occupancy Initiative, as executed by the Office of General Services (OGS), has produced savings and to … State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of leased property occupied by State agencies. The Commission … for $5 million in additional savings, for a total of about $26 million in savings expected by March 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… "license exempt" and are not subject to licensure by or registration with the Office. Based on Section 390 of the Law, facilities that provide care for three or more children for more than three hours per day per child are subject to licensure or registration with the State. The Division regulates these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionTax Check-off Funds
… Signed into law on November 20, 2015 as Chapter 453 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7419 (Farrell) / S.5492 (Marcellino) – … deposited and requires annual reports relating to the use of such monies. Memo Bill Text Status … Establishes uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-fundsOpinion 2011-1
… of seven "fulltime employees" and two "part-time employee[s]" to perform certain functions for the corporations. Four … to reimburse the IDA on a bi-weekly basis for the IDA's gross payroll expense on account of the individuals assigned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Fire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Office) is in compliance … and control requirements that help ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations it serves. The audit covers … Office plans, develops and regulates the State’s system of chemical dependency and gambling treatment programs. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… Purpose To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special … to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and … that are negotiated between Empire and its member providers. However, hospitals may be entitled to additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireOpinion 93-20
… the town board to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 2007-6
… § 207-m, as amended by chapters 404 and 443 of the Laws of 1999, provides, in pertinent part, as follows: whenever the … at 63; 1991 Ops St Comp No. 91-35, at 106). Prior to the 1999 amendments, a police chief’s entitlement under General … officer in a bargaining unit was “increased.” The 1999 amendments to General Municipal Law § 207-m expanded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 2007-8
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … any fire company that contracts with a city, town, village or fire district to provide fire protection service and that … and must indicate whether the fire company has filed IRS Form 990 2 and "any report required pursuant to section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Enroll in the VendRep System
… entity in the Office of the State Comptroller’s Online Services. Vendors Before you begin, be sure you have … OSC Helpdesk to request one. How to get started: Go to our Online Services Portal Select “Enroll Now” Select “Business” … with our office to establish a Primary Authorizer account. Online Services Government Account Authorization See the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… 2019. During that time, fewer people obtained temporary or permanent visas to legally live and work in the U.S. Also, … to live and work in the U.S. legally if fleeing war or a natural disaster, but in late 2017, the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. … district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughUlster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… Court Clerk did not keep a court and trust fund register. Key Recommendation Ensure that all court and trust fund actions are entered into a court and trust fund register. … The purpose of our review was to examine controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352State Agencies Bulletin No. 906
… taxpayers. These employees may see a significant increase in their New York State or Yonkers tax withholding. Note: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/906-changes-new-york-state-and-yonkers-tax-withholding-tablesState Agencies Bulletin No. 680
… from $15,000 to $15,500. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in … deductions and catch-up plans may be directed to the NYS Deferred Compensation Helpline at 1-800-422-8463. The NYS Deferred Compensation website at www.nysdcp.com may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/680-change-maximum-deferred-compensation-contribution-limits-calendar-year