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Opinion 98-21
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance … Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Selected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Purpose To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met … has law enforcement authority to protect and advocate for people with special needs who are served by six State … reports, and delegates some less serious cases to SOAs for investigation. The Center is also required to maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationOpinion 98-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of regional emergency medical services councils; and a New York state emergency medical services council to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… and are seeking a medical diagnosis. Wages are paid at the employee’s regular rate of compensation but are … unavailable due to COVID-19 precautions. Wages are paid at a rate of two-thirds of the employee’s regular rate of … health emergency. Employee wages under the EFMLA are paid at a rate of two-thirds of the employee’s regular rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… vouchers and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and … the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew from $6.7 billion to $9 billion, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “As part of our work to ensure that the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time for a FSMS Score in All Three Years 2012 - 2014
Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time for a FSMS Score in All Three Years 2012 - 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/persistentnonfilingmunis.pdfOpinion 91-1
… Law, §408-a authorizes county governing boards, in the case of purchase contracts of the county, to authorize the … work (see, e.g., 25 Opns St Comp, 1969, p 6). As in the case of cooperative purchase agreements, the agreements could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 91-27
… real property of the historical association necessary for the construction of a sewage treatment plant. The county … to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, real property for lawful county purposes. 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-29, p … the authority of a municipality to acquire real property for the purpose of re-conveyance. In this instance, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … the recommendations. Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY): Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on … regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York state food purchasing to agency personnel involved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… and Impact Strategy and the Rise Impact Fund; LEED Gold real estate investments, green bonds and private equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programOpinion 90-48
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … would adversely affect a bidder's ability to carry on his business, the bidder has a cognizable due process … regard. You ask whether the school district, based solely on the allegations of these residents, may find the bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… needed to address food insecurity. Food Insecurity Grew in 2022 Food insecurity worsened for many New Yorkers in the 2020 to 2022 period, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture … food due to a lack of money and other resources in 2020-2022. 3 These findings reflect an increase in food insecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section outlines the process and documentation requirements for contract and amendment submittals subject to the Office of the State … Audit Type below. Users will submit the agreement and required procurement record documents to OSC through the … This section outlines the process and documentation requirements for contract and amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsOpinion 89-59
… Systems, Inc. v O'Rourke , 134 Misc 2d 45, 509 NYS2d 988, mod 129 AD2d 76, 516 NYS2d 940). In reconciling provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… New York state’s affordable housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income … P. DiNapoli. “New York is in the midst of a housing crisis and Homes and Community Renewal’s management of its programs is … New York states affordable housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… into the future and could leave less money to pay for services, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … kick the can down the road. Its plans to issue debt to pay for operating costs and put off paying down its debt for capital projects may save money in the short-term, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials (RAM) Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) DOH completed 94% of RAM facility and radiation equipment facility inspections on … Through Sept. 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) The audit identified over $9.7 million in improper Medicaid payments that require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… the Department acquires the names and contact information for, and appropriately pursues payment from, customers who … upgrades to call centers, such as the federal mandate for Next Generation 911 systems. The current Surcharge … York State is required to act as a State collection agent for the Surcharge. Providers are responsible for adding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… tension, and heart rate – all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease – as well as mental wellness … 28 golf courses, 24 swimming pools and spray grounds, 57 beaches, 21 marinas, 75 boat launch sites, 25 nature centers, … a portion thereof. Additionally, alterations to historic properties will comply, to the maximum extent feasible, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilities