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Opinion 89-6
… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 88-72
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town district within county district) COUNTY LAW, §250; … Concerning the formation of a town sewer district within the boundaries of an existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Opinion 97-23
… corps and fire company) GENERAL CITY LAW, §16-a; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402; PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3002; … 16-a of the General City Law, section 1402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, section 176-b of the Town Law and … than one fire company (General City Law, §16-a[10], Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402[c][3], Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 94-33
… Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215(1), 217(a): "Retired" members of a fire department may not participate in a service award … life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters' service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… events. In addition, the district has more sport utility vehicles than appear to be necessary for appropriate district operations. For access to state and local government spending and nearly … openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1962
… for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1962-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public … budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (Warren … Fire Dept Roosevelt Fire District Town of Sidney Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the W Sullivan Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1875
… for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1875-2020-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andPublic Safety Overtime
… received from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York … is reportable and pensionable. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity, and meets other requirements, is pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1779
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Division of Military and Naval Affairs – BU47 who meet … Uniform Maintenance Allowance may be processed beginning in Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/11/2019. … full-time in an eligible title (see GOER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1779-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58 ). About the Program … is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, comprising 64 institutions (four of which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followOversight of Complaint Activity
… feel they have not obtained a satisfactory resolution of a complaint with a utility regulated by the Commission may file a complaint with the Commission. OCS utilizes a complaint … Department staff and documents the efforts undertaken to address consumer issues. Periodically evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityNursing Home Surveillance
… and State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including … effective in improving the quality of care and safety in nursing homes. This audit covers the period January 1, 2012 … 2015. Background The Department, through its Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is maximizing revenues from Medicaid drug rebates. The audit … Determine whether the Department of Health is maximizing revenues from Medicaid drug rebates The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… and disruptive incidents that occur on school property, report those incidents to SED, and develop safety plans, … of Criminal Justice Services, SED developed a uniform incident reporting system, the Violent and Disruptive Incident Report (VADIR), that requires each public school in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and … an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Program apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants on … are vacancies, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order they appear on the waiting lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for … to the Act’s amendments to the Public Health Law (PHL), a PSC was established within the Department for the purpose of … information. PHL also identified several other areas of PSC quality improvement, including safety goals and best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… hold utilities accountable when the terms and conditions of those agreements are not met, including applying monetary … affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam,telecommunications, and water services for New … the statutory authority to pursue civil penalties against gas and electric utilities. The Department’s responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves approximately 907,000 students at approximately 1,600 elementary, middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE … also include mental health awareness training for school staff and ready access to in-school mental health supports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September 1, … to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and … To determine whether the New York State Education Department is monitoring schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements