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Opinion 90-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability … its police department remains obligated to pay benefits in accordance with General Municipal Law, §207-c to police … injured in the line of duty his or her full salary or wages pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-c. In 1988 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… Approved a $2.2 million Office of Mental Health award to South Shore Association for Independent Living to … million Office of Temporary and Disability Services (OTDA) award to Legal Services NYC for free civil legal services to … Assembly Approved an $80,000 contract with Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for investigations pursuant to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Opinion 88-57
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Opns St Comp, 1952, p 281; NY Const, Art I, §11; US Const, 14th Amendment). Classifications granting preferential … v Lindsay , 29 NY2d 30, 323 NYS2d 687, the Court of Appeals upheld the validity of a local law which exempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57State Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… is to inform agencies of how the premium overtime earnings for “Reported”, employees discussed below, will be calculated and appear on IRS Form W-2 for calendar year 2025 and to provide information on additional groups. Affected Employees: Employees in the groups defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsComparison of ERS Benefits
… than 10%. Payments Not Included in FAE Tiers 3 – 6: Unused sick leave Payments made as a result of working vacation Any form of termination pay Payments made in anticipation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsOpinion 88-25
… been suggested that the facilities should be limited to only certain groups of individuals. You ask whether the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and contained the necessary information it needed to properly monitor the district’s financial condition and … in the unrestricted fund balance deficit increasing to as much as $54,423 during the audit period; or effectively … or evaluating whether the conveyance was in the taxpayers’ best financial interest. Although the county installed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 90-47
… its "employees". Since it is our policy to render opinions only on matters which are of general concern to the … action against an insured. Like an insurance company, the only time the Attorney General can deny a defense based upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Divorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York … membership. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. NYSLRS offers an easy-to-complete, online DRO … benefits will be distributed according to your wishes and divorce agreement. As of July 7, 2008, beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceDivorce – State University Police Plan
… you and your ex-spouse when the marriage ends. If you divorce, your retirement benefits could be affected in any of … if you use it. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. If you are divorced, it is especially … The Survivor Benefit beneficiary designations made by retirees who chose the Single Life Allowance option or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceDivorce – State Police Plan
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York … membership. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. NYSLRS offers an easy-to-complete, online DRO … designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… on payments to the management company of her father’s condominium, where she resided. In total, Hansen stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOpinion 91-28
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) … A village may use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Opinion 89-46
Whether a person who otherwise qualifies for office but is not a citizen of the United States may serve as a member of the town planning board
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Opinion 97-8
… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis Snow, 62, was sentenced in Genesee County Court to five years probation, 30 days in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. … Retirement System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… of the New York State pension system by stealing from a friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdf