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Opinion 2002-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (whether … for designation as a seasonal limited use highway, in and of itself, does not trigger any requirement under … at the request of adjacent property owners. This is in response to your inquiry with regard to the designation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 92-19
… the "Rules of the Road" would apply upon private roads open to public traffic. A suburban town with a population … within residential subdivisions on private roads that are open to public motor vehicle traffic. You have inquired … traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to public traffic. You state that there are residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 2000-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a … to the county would not have a prohibited interest in the not-for-profit corporation's contract with the county. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous municipality in the country by far with more than eight million residents. … including for programs funded with one-time aid . In September 2023 , OSC highlighted where the City does and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… were more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment has decreased significantly since 2000, … were more than 116000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024 earning $112 billion in wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateMetroPlus Health Plan: COVID-19 Enrollment Trends
… online marketplace) for over 670,000 members. Changes in MetroPlus enrollment have a direct impact on H+H's … an update to MetroPlus enrollment trends as discussed in our report: NYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of … Nearly 70 percent of MetroPlus membership is enrolled in the mainstream Medicaid managed care plan which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/metroplus-health-plan-covid-19-enrollment-trendsState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … the fire alarm system at Fishkill Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.4 million with Greenway USA LLC to … and 12th floors at Shirley Chisholm State Office Building in Kings County. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberVendor File Advisory No. 6
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding … a vendor has met certain requirements. Beginning in January 2017, SFS will also display “Vendor … each vendor. These designations can aid State agencies in executing and reporting on procurement and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with the Town’s legal counsel in connection with each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The District’s LOSAP policy is not consistent with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelHamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… Properly address internal control weaknesses noted in the report. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11DiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… such as construction permits, community college fees and taxi licenses, some of which have yet to return to … by nearly 14% as construction permits, park concessions, taxi licenses, parking meters, vehicle-related violations, … in FY 2021, as the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates to curb high inflation. Looking Ahead Several risks on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicAbout Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What if I make a mistake in my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have to enter the … and Appointed Official Resolution Search page? Where do I find Resolution information that I previously submitted? Why … and Appointed Officials” from the dropdown. Where do I find Resolution information that I previously submitted? You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight … The former treasurer in the village of Riverside located in Steuben County stole more than $80000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so. The audit covered vendors with a … and imposed by localities and range from 3% to 4.875%, and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at … The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when a sales tax has not been paid. Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practicesDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… through non-medical support services that help them stay in their homes and avoid higher levels of care and publicly … New Yorkers access a range of specialized, non-medical in-home and other services, including home health aides, … nutrition counseling, transportation, and legal services. In 2015, more than 10,000 older New Yorkers were on waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the Position Pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All employee records will be … SUNY (except agency Code 28990) and CUNY. Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split … year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to Financial Operations, Section XV.6.A . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes … and Reporting A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief about the victim’s race, ethnicity, … the compelling importance of preventing their recurrence” by imposing enhanced penalties and fostering better reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-state