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Opinion 88-41
… TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL … proper town function. The town board may acquire property for use in conducting such programs and contract with a private organization for the presentation of such programs with town property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 88-50
… a village may use moneys in a capital reserve fund to pay for work on a 15 year old, 250,000 gallon water storage tank. … authorizes villages to establish capital reserve funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the … water storage tank clearly is a "capital improvement" for purposes of section 6-c (see GML, §6-c[1][b][1]). Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… locate and maintain stable and permanent alternative homes for hard-to-place and handicapped foster children. The … may be recoverable. Subsidies were paid to provide support for 25 children who were reported as being deceased per … in seeking restitution from the responsible localities for the overpayments identified in our prior report. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… submit an annual certification that its bridges are safe for the load imposed, and to provide the Department with an … that 38 railroads own or have maintenance responsibility for almost 3,000 railroad bridges in the State. Key Findings … with its bridge inspection and reporting requirements. For example, the bridge management plans on hand are an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… for People With Developmental Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and … it serves. Background The Office provides services in both institutional and residential settings across the … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for … that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. Many of Empire's agreements with member hospitals limit charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans (Report 2011-N-3 ). Background Our initial … State Legislature had extended the right of preference for housing to many more veterans, few actually benefited due … included in our initial audit report Housing Preferences for Veterans Report 2011N3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 89-30
… in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) … under a contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 28, 2024 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies, including … plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. … tax collections to be deposited within 24 hours. Remit real property tax collections and clerk fees to the Town … an annual audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… not have a sampling plan to identify all potential outlets for sampling. District officials also did not have a remedial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee reduction since 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s … than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… and Expenses (Report 2021-S-1 ). About the Program DOCCS operates 44 correctional facilities, seven regional … (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day … (Contract) for fleet management and repair services. DOCCS is responsible for periodically reviewing a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and … to federal grant accounting procedures or updates in general information relating to federal grants become … is to explain terminology policies and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting drawdowns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with … lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates: Administration … will need to be completed before June 18, 2025 in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Administration check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The eSettlements module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides online … agencies about identifying and processing e-invoices in the SFS. Electronic Invoice Sources SECTION OVERVIEW AND … enter the eSupplier portal and manually enter invoices in the eSettlements module. Vendors will have the ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingBrownfield Cleanup Program
… of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when or how the properties … in addition to certifying cleanup completion and planning for any further site management needs. To track and expedite … including schedules in approved work plans, is cause for DEC to terminate the Agreement. As of October 12, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… The Advisory Council for the Retirement System, appointed by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-system