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Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fireprotection0317.pdfXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… (tolerances) in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for preferred source, centralized contract, and discretionary purchases; … Note: This section does not pertain to purchases made from Business Unit Contracts. Tolerances are not applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… private parties to voluntarily clean them up in exchange for liability relief, technical assistance, and tax credits … the state’s highest risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity … of the 518 active sites reviewed had been in the program for more than 10 years. The 25 longest running projects have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve a system that has … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Maintaining, modernizing and expanding the largest mass transit agency in the nation … funding, the system could fall into further disrepair and riders could face unplanned fare hikes. The state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesOpinion 98-18
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) FEES -- … first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of section 3008 of the … contains provisions relating to the provision of emergency medical services in this State, the express purpose of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 92-29
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (applicability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 2006-8
… Reserve Fund (use of for lump sum “retirement awards”) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (use of … final year salaries and paid upon retirement to central school district employees under collective bargaining … final year salaries. Collective bargaining between public employers and public employees is provided for by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 88-28
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by town) GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, … LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication must be a "newspaper" as defined in General Construction Law, §60 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Opinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is … in office (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 448; cf . Town Law, §32[2], providing that a deputy town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 2002-1
… program, the program's entitlement age, or the coverage and amount of any life insurance utilized in the program. … service credit; maximum service credit; entitlement age; and life insurance coverage and amount; whether an amendment to a service award program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… made use of both agency vacancies and a reduction in funds for 3-K , which the Office of the State Comptroller has noted as potential areas for savings in recent reports . The PEG program is expected … billion in federal relief that has not yet been approved for managing the cost of sheltering and providing services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … identified. Department of Health (DOH): Examination of Travel Expenses (2015-BSE1-04B) In an earlier report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. When a vendor … Business Unit’s appropriation must follow the process for sole custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter VII, Section 6 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. In general, the Medicaid program pays medical providers … a monthly premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the MCO, and the MCO arranges for the provision of … was no longer appropriate for recipients enrolled in managed care. As of December 2013, approximately 4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefOpinion 90-17
… district, all property of such district be sold a public sale and that the proceeds of the sale be paid to the supervisor of the town. Any moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… ended the last year with the largest General Fund balance in recent years, but continues to face real fiscal … add to our reserves, leaving the state with little cushion in the event of an economic downturn." The $170.3 billion … as well as other budget management actions; Spending on Capital Projects Decreasing: Capital spending is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York City, and whether the meals served meet State … provide meals that are balanced, nutritious, and adequate in amount to meet the dietary needs of residents. Such meals … Regardless of where it is prepared, all food served in New York City shelters must comply with New York City Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit highlighted the need for county officials to … budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… York State introduced its College Savings Program to the public 20 years ago. That’s 20 years of helping families and … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract … at an elementary or secondary public, private or religious school. … New Yorks 529 College Savings Program the popular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20