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Opinion 89-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Imposition of (authority to … 198(3)(d) provides that the "town board shall establish, from time to time, the water rates to be paid by consumers" … be interpreted in the sense of 'may' where it is evident from the entire act that it was not intended to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Request for Withdrawal from Section 384 (PF5094)
For NYSLRS PFRS members to withdraw their election to contribute under the provisions of Section 384 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, permitting retirement after 25 years of allowable police or fire service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5094.pdfXI.12 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
The management of contractual agreements is a critical aspect of government contracting and ensuring the prudent expenditure of funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 922
… Purpose To ensure compliance with New York City tax withholding requirements, OSC is using … provides instructions to determine and record the county of residence of employees. Background Since many facets of … City. Affected Employees All employees who have a Home address in PayServ of New York City or the surrounding area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/922-new-york-city-postal-codecounty-initiative-and-employee-tax-data-pageOpinion 88-68
… Disclosure is not required under section 803 in the case of an interest in a contract which is not prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … To ensure compliance with the Public Officers Law, the Office of the State Comptroller will continue to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-012
… affected. Adjustments In v 9.2, Addl Pay adjustments may no longer be needed if an employee has one of the below … in certain situations such as employees in Pay Basis Code 21P receiving Addl Pay, because this may cause errors on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-012-changes-mid-pay-period-additional-payOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (2017-S-7), Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kennedy Child Study Center (Kennedy) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly r
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s7-response_0.pdfOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – New Career Plan
… disability retirement must be submitted while you are in service or within 90 days from the date you: Are last paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-disability-section-362Selkirk Fire Company No. 2 – Board Oversight (2021M-122)
Determine whether the Selkirk Fire Company No. 2 (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/selkirk-fire-company-2-2021-122.pdfDunkel Felony Complaint
Criminal complaint for the arrest of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dunkel-felony-complaint.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1685
… Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to … contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) … The payment is calculated at the straight time rate based on the employee’s salary on the Effective Date. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1685-2018-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) (DHSES 180-Day response)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response2.pdfOpinion 94-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Villages … failure to renew the contract does not affect the village's responsibility to fund the program or result in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-32Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
Determine whether Harborfields Central School District (District) officials appropriately tracked, inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/harborfields-central-school-district-2024-9.pdfCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) … affect the timely processing of its business functions. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174An Economic Snapshot of Long Island City and Astoria, Queens - November 2009
Long Island City and Astoria are the westernmost parts of Queens, only minutes from Midtown Manhattan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2010.pdfCity of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the City of Norwich (City) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 317 applicable physical accessibility components … 14 components at City Hall, such as accessible handles on interior office doors. Nine components at the City Court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or … youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social … information, agencies, such as OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) security policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsOpinion 90-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessments in village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … part of the village's drainage system and where the filled in condition is a result of its drainage function. The entire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4