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Opinion 92-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for … Law, §60 and Public Officers Law, §70-a, because it is mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription, may not be designated as an official newspaper. A town board is not required to designate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… an unreasonable or prohibited noise. DEP also regulates air quality, hazardous waste, and critical quality of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (Baker Victory) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … costs Key Findings We identified $155,303 in costs that were not in compliance with the RCM. These costs included: … relations and advertising costs; $8,756 in costs that were insufficiently documented; $4,446 in donations; $1,938 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-25
… Rent Regulation Services Unit provides for an $800 General Salary Increase effective April 1, 2007. Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria April 1, 2007 General Salary Increase The legislation provides for an $800 Salary … is attached . Annual employees receive an $800 increase to base salary. Hourly employees receive $.38 added to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-25-april-1-2007-salary-increase-employees-represented-rentYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… The City University of New York (CUNY) consists of 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, and several other … policies, and guidelines. York College (York) is a senior CUNY college located in Jamaica, Queens. York enrolls … for Public Safety officer timekeeping, including time card signatures and controls to ensure that time card stamps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… 31, 2015. Background The Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) is an administrative tribunal established by State … rules governing public use of the transit system. TAB offers a respondent the opportunity to receive a hearing, … decide to contest a Notice of Violation (NOV or summons). TAB also handles the actual processing of the NOVs, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesOpinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … serving as his or her bookkeeper or confidential secretary) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); TOWN LAW, §29(15): … confidential secretary or bookkeeper. You ask whether it is still the opinion of this Office that there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Opinion 94-4
… an original signature. You ask whether vouchers submitted for audit by a town highway superintendent must contain an … p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, it is our opinion that the … §119[1]). Finally, we note that because of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 94-27
… both abutting and non-abutting property owners if it is determined that all of such property owners are benefited by the improvement. … private road or right-of-way. When the improvement is initiated by the town board, the resolution authorizing … both abutting and nonabutting property owners if it is determined that all of such property owners are benefited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Opinion 89-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … Concerning i where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records ii …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what level and type of protection is … by IT or management personnel. Where possible, system administrators should monitor attempts to access disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… whether Battery Park City Authority discretionary spending was appropriate and necessary. Our audit covers the … Background The Battery Park City Authority (Authority) was created in 1968 with the enactment of Title 12 of the … on the Lower West Side of Manhattan. The Authority was charged with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… Service (SBS) passengers pay their fare before boarding at ticket purchase machines located at SBS bus stops. Transit’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, … and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted … for reimbursement. Conference Expenses of Non-Employees It is acceptable for your travel policy to allow employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesSelected Performance Measures
… estimate the number of trips to include in ridership for weekly and monthly commutation ticket holders. Commutation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresSUNY Bulletin No. SU-362
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Pay, or Leave of Absence (only if the Action/Reason code is Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/WPS (WC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-362-july-2024-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… in three days according to Transit officials. A repair ticket for a Help Point Intercom opened on March 10, 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderSocial Media Use Policy
… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) manages multiple … are spent. The opinions and beliefs expressed by users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect OSC views or opinions. Comments … The opinions and beliefs expressed by users on our social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH … Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of receiving Medicaid. When Medicaid … Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare Report 2021S16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness and a history of hospitalizations or … file a petition for AOT with the appropriate court and a hearing is held to review the case and proposed treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-follow