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Opinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the … of rabies by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… a toxic substance that can kill if swallowed and may cause cancer; and arsenic oxide, which can cause a host of health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2149
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … Eligibility Criteria: The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2023 PEF Retroactive Salary Increase: … CAL who are in an NS position (Grade 600) which is equated to a grade (Grade 001-038) Employees with a Comp Rate Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2149-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-salary-increaseDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Cortland County – Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247) The Cortland County … (Westchester County) Auditors compared budgeted revenues and expenditures with operating results for 2013 through 2017 … the amount of employees’ personal use. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… deduction will be taken for the current period only. It is not necessary to enter a Goal Amount when this procedure is followed. NOTE: If OSC has not established an escrow … account and reported to DCJS. When the fingerprint card is processed, the DCJS special escrow account will be charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingOpinion 88-11
… issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to reversionary interest) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): When land is conveyed to a village for use as a park, subject to a … use had been abandoned by the city (see also Matter of Central Parkway , 140 Misc 727, 251 NYS 577; cf . Stillwell v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County District Attorney Patrick Perfetti today … Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts were discovered … “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Opinion 92-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in … an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner is entitled to at least the salary paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… a decline of 4.5 percent from $16.7 billion in 2013 and is the second year in a row that profits declined (profits … share of bonuses in the current year and a larger share is deferred to future years in an effort to reduce excessive … workers, adding 2,300 jobs in 2014. While the industry is still 11 percent smaller than before the financial crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… and now charge among the lowest fees in the country." This is the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest … 529 plans in the country, New York State's 529 Program is also ranked one of the top programs in the nation. On … disclosure booklet here or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf *May be subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Renewal (DHCR) together with the state’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) provides grants to local public … upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t awarded until February 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateJune 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… done? In an advance refunding, bonds are refinanced (paid off) by issuing new bonds. Typically, the proceeds of … is the new schedule for the Long-term Debt Account Group, should report the new debt, but not the old debt. How is debt … (after payment of $ x.x million in underwriting fees, insurance, and other issuance costs) were used to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is hunger or food insecurity, which is uncertainty or inability to get enough food because of a lack of resources. The consequences can be … between satisfying basic needs such as shelter health care food or transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… It is critical for accounts payable staff to practice good stewardship over State money when making the final … to determine whether the vendor provided the correct good or service at the right price. If accounts payable staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… DiNapoli will host his annual Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration in honor of the rich and diverse history … about Caribbean identity About Caribbean American Heritage Month Since 2005, June has been recognized as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. The U.S. has attracted many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 2248
… Addl Earnings: LOC = $3,758 LMH = $1,400 End Date: Leave blank Goal Amount: Leave blank Goal Balance: Leave blank 2023 Increases - Bargaining Unit 21 Earnings Code: LOC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2248-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New York … is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be … in the future, including the deferral of debt service payments. The MTA should specify and increase planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District … to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly identify, report or implement needed … for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… administrative allocation costs. New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP): Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program (2016-D-1) Based on the findings of 35 … his residence and an alternate work location. New York City Department of Social Services (DSS): Oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-27
… 397 [1976]). Moreover, prior to the 1977 amendment, it was settled that the rights of a disabled firefighter vested at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27