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Office of Internal Control

Fleet (State Vehicles)

Accident Reporting

When involved in an accident with a State Vehicle, the operator of the State Vehicle must:

    1. File an Accident Report with the local police department in which the accident occurs.
    2. Take photographs of all vehicles and/or any property damage.
    3. Complete and sign the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Report of Motor Vehicle Accident Form (MV-104) in its entirety.
    4. Submit a copy of the Accident Report, the completed Form MV- 104, and photographs of all damage within two business days of the occurrence to the Purchase College Fleet Coordinator in the Office of Internal Control for transmittal to OGS Fleet Management.

    5. For any accident occurring in New York State causing death, personal injury, or damage over $1,000, it is the operator’s responsibility to submit a Department of Motor Vehicles’ Report of Motor Vehicle Accident Form (MV-104) within 10 days as directed in the instructions on Page 2 of Form MV-104. The Purchase College Fleet Coordinator does not file reports with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:  Failure to follow these requirements will result in denial of claim by the Self-Retained Auto Program (SRAP is run by the NY OGS) for any liability on behalf of the College. Denial of claim will result in the department being responsible for the cost of any liability incurred.  

 

NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD 994 – Self Insurer

The State of New York All Owned Motor Vehicles The State of New York is self-retained for motor vehicle accidents. Proof of insurance is not required according to Section 360 of the Motor Vehicle & Traffic Law. All inquiries should be directed to NYS Office of General Services, Fleet Management, W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus, Building 18, Albany, NY 12226 or 518-474-4725.

OGS FLEET MANAGEMENT