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Opinion 94-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … "Retired" members of a fire department may not participate in a service award program unless they are subject to being … service award program has been established may participate in the program. Article 11-A of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Opinion 88-65
… family residence located within the state which receives money from a mortgagor for the purpose of payment of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65State Agencies Bulletin No. 1097
… Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Although it is not always possible for agencies to complete their … retroactively as the dates of the plans permit. ** There is no limit on retroactive payment of location pay and geographic differentials when the entire agency is located in an eligible area. Correction of Payroll Errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1097-retroactive-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesVI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… are assigned to agencies to keep the values unique across New York State (NYS). Each Agency/Entity has been assigned … in the following manner: Level 1 : Total State Level 2 : Budgetary Department Level 3 : Range of transactional … in the following manner: Level 1 : Total State Level 2 : Constitutional Department Level 3 and below: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsSelected Personal Service Contracts
… Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) personal service contracts were necessary, appropriately procured, and monitored to ensure service delivery as required by ESDC guidelines. The audit … consultant, Adrienne Driben, with whom ESDC has been contracting since April 2004. Key Findings ESDC adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Trustees (Board) effectively manages the Library’s fund balance. Key Findings The Library’s fund balance policy does not address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127Scarsdale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-252)
… The Scarsdale Union Free School District is located in the Town of Scarsdale in Westchester County. The District, which operates seven … $148 million. Key Finding Our audit disclosed areas in need of improvement concerning IT controls. Because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-252Opinion 96-13
… 11-AA; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§40, 100, 101: A person may simultaneously participate in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers and … the State Employees' Retirement System. You ask whether a person may simultaneously participate in, and receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education … are not needed for program purposes; Unspent “advance” funds for awards that are closed; Monies returned by grant … Adjustment Journal transactions crediting federal funds); Any other accounting adjustment that results in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryOpinion 92-50
… , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder employing a prescribed percentage of … Municipal Law, §104-a, authorizing a price preference for certain products made with significant recycled content; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Horseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of June 2021, in … was not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 1111
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for Cash … for Management/Confidential employees may be made pursuant to Division of Budget bulletin B-1197 issued November 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1111-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 986
… State University Construction Fund BU96 IOLA (Interest On Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Elected officials and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/986-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesOpinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … program activities and training programs is eligible for State aid reimbursement when such coordination is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… with the provisions in State Finance Law (SFL) §107. For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash … and Escheatment of this Guide. If an agency is unable to email the required documentation, it can be mailed to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 95-9
Concerning a length of service award program established by a fire district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9IX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… in the Federal Payment Management System (PMS). Meanwhile, state payments must be made. State agencies should contact the federal awarding agency to … days between the average date of check clearance for the disbursement and the date the related federal funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liability