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Opinion 99-9
… of any municipality (General Municipal Law, §77-b[1][c]). We have previously concluded that, pursuant to section 77-b, … whether CLE credit is obtained. Under those circumstances, we believe a municipality may pay the attorney's expenses … if authorized under the city's charter. If the charter does not presently authorize the payment (compare, e.g., Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9CUNY Bulletin No. CU-547
… Code 580 CUNY (Medicare Deficiency) Flat Rate and/or 581 NYS/SCF (Social Security Deficiency) Flat Rate and then … tax deficiencies repayment plans using Deduction Code 502 NYS (SS/Medicare Deficiency) beginning September 1, 2016. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-547-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-582-cuny-ssmedicareOpinion 90-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts … any commercial hazardous waste facility which is located in the city or town (Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925[1]). In addition, school districts are authorized to impose an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1986
… Background The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, OMH, CSEA, PEF, and the New York State Correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1986-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Corinth – Investment Program … the clerk-treasurer’s payroll, or; perform required annual audits of the clerk-treasurer’s reports and records. Auditors … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
This Section explains the appropriate types of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP Adjustment Voucher
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewOpinion 98-2
… 176-a(1): The board of fire commissioners may adopt a rule or regulation limiting, controlling or prohibiting the … at a fire scene and, even in the absence of such a rule or regulation, the chief of the fire district fire … powers, the board of fire commissioners could adopt a rule or regulation limiting, controlling or prohibiting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … (Hamilton County) The board adopted unrealistic budgets for the general fund and highway fund during the 2013 through … Appropriations were overestimated by more than $925,000 for the general fund and $820,000 for the highway fund, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2006-3
… cable television franchise fees are credited) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (fund to which town cable television … town board, after a public hearing, to grant franchises “for the use of the streets, highways, and public places or … thereof or the space above or under them or any of them, for any specific purpose authorized by law upon such terms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 88-54
… in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Extensions (prior to effective date of a consolidation) WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (prior to effective date of a consolidation) TOWN LAW, §§190, 206, 209: A town board may not establish an extension to a consolidated water district prior to the effective date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 1968
… There are two ways to enroll in the 2022 SEFA Campaign: Online Enrollment can be utilized for employees wishing to … donate to any FCC code. Employees are encouraged to pledge online by visiting www.sefanys.org . Online enrollment must … who choose not to use the online enrollment process. These forms are available at agency payroll offices. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1968-2022-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies for benefits and individual employers fund their own programs. Review … yourself: Take the account balance at the beginning of the year, adding to it all the timely normal tax contributions … fiscal crisis and possible layoffs may want to build up an account balance. Otherwise, it risks having to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ballston Spa Public Library , Bovina Fire District , Brighton Memorial Library , Village of Cape Vincent , Town of Cayuta , Commack Public Library District , Galen-Clyde …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1577
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Fire Protection Specialist title series at the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) in the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services … The OFPC Uniform Allowance Side Letter contained in the 2015-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1577-2014-2015-2015-2016-and-2016-2017-uniform-maintenance-allowanceOpinion 93-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Bidding (service of legal process) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Opinion 93-15
… LAW, §123: Neither the board of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to … to Town Law, §123, the board of trustees or the separate treasurer of a town public library is required to annually … and that the library board of trustees has appointed a treasurer of the library who holds only private source moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 96-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Opinion 88-12
… and operation costs. The method or formula may be based on full valuation of real property, amount of services rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Housing for Seniors
… the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HPD and … to assist in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental … (SARA Program), federal Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program (Section 202 Program), and the Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects … that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violations