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Opinion 2008-6
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … permanent full-time head of the village police department, you indicate that, based upon the police commissioner's work … in order to cover "fringe benefits," that "have become an increasingly important component of the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… through 2017-18. Key Recommendations Audit, or cause a timely audit of, Village financial records. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Recurring Increment Payment (RIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/payroll-bulletin-CU-793-attachment.pdfOpinion 91-55
… certain school districts to specified percentages of the average full valuation of taxable real estate therein. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124XI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This Section provides a summary of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) approval thresholds (State Finance … OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State agencies and the Office of General Services (OGS): … agrees to give consideration other than the payment of money, is over $25,000 for all agencies (see Section 7 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsOpinion 2006-8
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … that General Municipal Law §6-p(7)(a) provides that an expenditure may be made from the fund for the cash payment of … July 11, 1996, regarding A. 9040; see also Budget Report on S. 6278 of 1996). There is nothing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… and prime contractors. Open Book New York For access to state and local government spending, public … openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate … Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office for those goods. Background The College … The College submitted a $22,800 claim for payment, payable to Fast Track, to our Office for the brackets, support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… nearly 1.1 million payments worth nearly $7.4 billion in October. His office also rejected 177 contracts and related … his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for October 2014: Major Contracts Approved State University of New York $240 million revenue contract for the sale of Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Opinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of certain types of cancers 1 that result in the total or partial disability or death to a paid firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Holland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… or planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State Education Law Section 1709 (20-a) … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210Opinion 88-61
… to those taxpayers who wait until the last minute to pay their taxes to do so by registered or certified mail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Opinion 2004-8
… the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; … RULE LAW §10: A village may not establish a reserve fund for direct cash reimbursements by the village for health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of an accidental death benefit are designated by law (RSSL, Sections 61, 361, 509 and 607). NYSLRS has no … to pay the ex-spouse . Only the beneficiaries designated by law may receive this benefit, even if there is a … many Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) plans are covered by a post-retirement death benefit. The benefit is payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsOpinion 95-13
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of excess bond … in a special account, may not be commingled with other funds of the school district, and must be expended only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY System Administration has provided … schools were generally knowledgeable about PCI compliance and the need to protect credit card data from unauthorized … segmentation; the resolution of compliance deficiencies; and the oversight of affiliated SUNY schools organizations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followGreen Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
Determine whether separation payments were calculated correctly and supported by employee contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … by a five-member Town Board, is located in Erie County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Town receives … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview Section 110 of New York State Finance … with the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The … or approve vouchers or expense reports are just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. Voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchers