New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL
Chapter I - Audit Of Revenues And Accounts Payable From State Funds And Funds Under Its Control
Part 20 - Payment Of Private Counsel Fees For Representation Of A State Employee Pursuant To Section 17 Of The Public Officers Law
Section 20.6 - Submission of vouchers

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) All vouchers must be submitted for payment at least monthly unless no charges or disbursements were incurred during the preceding month.

(b) All vouchers submitted for payment must be accompanied by a statement which:

(1) describes in detail the services rendered (statements such as "court appearance" or "legal research" are not acceptable);

(2) itemizes the number of hours billed for such services; and

(3) sets forth the applicable rate chargeable for each of the services itemized in such statement.

(c) All disbursements must be itemized to include the date, description and amount.

(d) Each voucher must be accompanied by an attorney's affidavit or affirmation attesting to the fact that the attorney has personally performed or supervised the activities for which compensation is sought, that the activities were necessary and reasonable for the defense of the matter being heard, that the charges are reasonable and that the information submitted is accurate. All rates and disbursements charged are subject to audit and justification.

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