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Opinion 96-16
… WATER DISTRICTS -- Property (use of proceeds from sale of) TOWN LAW, §198(12); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town Law, §198 or a local … of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-62
… in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Gifts (from village to school district public library) -- Conveyance (with reservation of right to use) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gift of property from village to public library) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… working with its unions to hold down the growth in health insurance costs. The city reports that it achieved health insurance savings of $400 million in FY 2015 and has nearly … $1.4 billion in FY 2015. The city added a record 120,000 jobs during calendar year 2014 and is on track to add more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 2000-9
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (compensation … payments) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §858(7): An industrial development agency may not determine at the end of a year to … was already paid. The governing board of the industrial development agency, in fixing the executive director's total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9DiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… tax collections and cuts to federal programs combine for a triple threat of budgetary risks," DiNapoli said. "Any … Financial Plan projected a budget gap of $4.1 billion for the coming fiscal year before any budgetary actions to … more than expected. Estimated payments made with requests for extensions to file annual tax returns declined by over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 130 firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified … the same as non-APG claims. Most of the payments were for dental procedures totaling $17.5 million. Medicaid limits dental cleaning and dental exam services to twice per year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… we selected five agencies: DFS, the Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of … and SUNY—were represented with a link on DFS’ webpage; DOS was not represented. DOS, OTDA, and SUNY generally sought to identify and reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.2
… report , Payroll Check Notification, includes information for SFS Checks issued due to stopped/reissued payroll checks, … instances where OSC is holding funds but no correct AC230 worksheet has been received. The Days Late column (column G) indicates the number of days the AC230 worksheet remain outstanding. Instances with AC230s more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22432-revised-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security … the continued partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Affected Employees: Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… balances and initiate the process that would allow these funds to be escheated, as required by law. The audit covered … unit (SCU) to collect and disburse child support funds. When child support funds have been undistributed for … to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which will then expand outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsThe 80/20 Housing Program
… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the … of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to analyze the cost and resources used to achieve program results at four participating … To determine whether housing developers participating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programPreferred Source Contracting
… requirements are being met; whether the majority of the work is completed by disabled workers as required by law; and … preferred source member agencies and their private corporate partners, who must comply with regulations … meets the purpose of the Program, that member agencies and corporate partners are meeting contract requirements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… including the assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), … 625 transitional homeless shelters across the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter … transition to permanent housing, including, foremost, access to affordable housing, supports such as assistance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of these properties. Often, owners employ a managing agent, a person or entity responsible for managing the … to enter into an annual agreement with the managing agent, which must include a DHCR-approved Management Plan. It … of the development, and it is the function of the managing agent to effectively and efficiently manage the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … nearly 1.55 million adults aged 60 and older (defined as senior citizens) residing in New York City. This number is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … date, labeled as the Deduction Begin Date on the Savings Plans panel, should always be the first day of the current, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2001
… Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2022 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees … are affected. Effective Dates Effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. OSC Actions OSC has updated PayServ with the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2001-summary-tax-related-changes-2022