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Opinion 2001-3
… the particular service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103 and citations therein; see NY Tel . v City of Amsterdam , 200 … cost of general governmental services constitutes a tax and may not be imposed by a municipality without express … from making a "fair return" on the value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 91-38
… upon the proper return of all the additional sets. If a non bidder properly returns all sets of the plans and … must be returned by a city to unsuccessful bidders and non bidders. General Municipal Law, §102 provides that, … the political subdivision to make partial reimbursement to non bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the timely return in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, … were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town officials adequately safeguarded critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… as beneficiary of certain benefits is revoked following a divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, once NYSLRS … is revoked regardless of when the final decree of divorce, annulment or judicial separation was signed, unless … the member must re-designate them after the date of the divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, or include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsLanguage Access Services
… and provide equal access to government programs and services, Executive Order 26, issued on October 6, 2011, … Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to translate vital documents into the six most … based on U.S. Census data and to provide interpretation services. Executive Order 26.1, issued on March 23, 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
There are many State and Federal laws governing the access and dissemination of confidential personal and private information
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationOpinion 92-23
… the circumstances (1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.16). The term may not be so long as to "cede away control … (see 10A McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §29.101; 10 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §28.42.35). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Wyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget … proposed 2022-23 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1Opinion 2002-2
… credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL … To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL … To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0IV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. 60004 Dental Insurance State’s contribution to the Dental Insurance plan. 60007 Dependent Care Advantage Employer … by June 30, 2013. SFS Account Title Description 60170 Auto Accident Claims Payment of claims for damage to personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make … high amount of unused gift cards turned over to OUF in 2022 was attributed in part to a settlement which required … this year. A new law went into effect on December 10, 2022, that allowed the expiration date for gift cards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2015; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2015 … duplicate payments; and (iii) out of country indicators in the claimants’ log file to the DOL payment file to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of November 15, … for developing regulations and providing guidance to assist OMH-licensed and -designated providers under … two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services and psychiatric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… December 31, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health administers the New York State Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in both … Legislature approved a plan for Medicaid to pay 85 percent of dual-eligibles’ copayment or coinsurance on Medicare Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Report 2013-S-32 ). About the Program … on August 25, 2014, examined whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds were being awarded and … 45-a of the Private Housing Finance Law, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (Corporation) administers the Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followOpinion 90-17
… of surplus moneys) TOWN LAW, §185(1): Absent a provision to the contrary in a special act of the state legislature, … a dissolved fire district has been paid must be credited to the taxable real property located in such district in the … next succeeding assessment of town taxes. This is in reply to your inquiry relating to the use of surplus moneys of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Opinion 95-31
… pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. May 24, 2000 Christina Lomolino, Esq., Corporation Counsel City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Opinion 99-14
… constitutes indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of … to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 if it involves a direct or indirect expenditure in excess … subject to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 of the General Municipal Law. General Municipal Law, §103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Town of Exeter – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-25)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … Board and the Board conducted the required annual audit of the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations Correct … Determine whether the Town of Exeter Town Town Supervisor Supervisor maintained complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-25