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Opinion 93-32
… Inc . v Abrams , 71 NY2d 327, 525 NYS2d 816; Doe, M.D. v Office of Professional Medical Conduct of the New York … den 49 NY2d 706, 428 NYS2d 1026; but see Xerox v Town of Webster , 65 NY2d 131, 490 NYS2d 488). Accordingly, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 97-11
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … disclosure requirements) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … authorities) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (applicability of municipal financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 2000-8
… -- Contracts for (home health care services) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §352; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§800(3), 802(1)(f): A county public health commissioner … of the powers and duties set forth in General Municipal Law §801 (see Public Health Law §352). You further state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… upstate school districts and their compliance with school bus safety requirements. The audit found school districts are not confirming all school bus drivers are completing required training and drug testing, and that school bus safety drills and inspections are done. "When parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementCUNY Bulletin No. CU-514
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in … increase the biweekly deduction for Union Dues (Code 231) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 220) for titles listed below: Title … To notify CUNY agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-514-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andPeekskill City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-191)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Peekskill City School District is located in the City of Peekskill, Westchester County. The District operates … Peekskill City School District Financial Condition 2015M191 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/peekskill-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… "Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he … Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… whether employee leave accrual records are accurate and leave requests are adequately approved. Key Findings … Key Recommendation District officials should develop and implement written procedures to ensure that all leave … whether employee leave accrual records are accurate and leave requests are adequately approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Accounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… built using the Accounts Payable (AP) Mass Upload Tool, and lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approvalOpinion 97-17
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … The phrase "local officer or employee" is defined, in relevant part, as "the heads (other than local elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… imposed by town justice with respect to violations of traffic control signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- … in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to State Comptroller … to violations of a suburban town's speed limits and traffic control signals) -- Vehicle and Traffic Violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Opinion 89-26
… annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and employees, but if it fails to do so there is no … the officers or employees of the fire district complete and file annual financial disclosure statements. You ask … whether fire district officers are required to complete and file annual financial disclosure statements. Chapter 813 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 92-14
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded … deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN LAW, §§19, 20: The chief … previously paid into court discharging a mechanic's lien, and if such substitution is permissible, whether it may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … in law. If you have an interest in a contract, and you do not have any of the powers or duties that could cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 … state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsFood Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is … 4 of the State Finance Law (Law) was amended in 2013 to promote the sustainability of local farms by tracking how … purchases of local foods. The intent of the Law is to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED); and whether the DoE had sufficient controls to prevent and … Department of Education DoE officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… auditor does not compare invoices against quotes, bids or government contracts, and there is no policy that requires … as statutorily required. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Police Bulletin No. SP-172
… the 2011-2018 Agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association … Pay page at the Effective Date level of Earnings Code EXP and enter the following information. Effective Date: Last … income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-172-2016-state-police-expertise-pay