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Opinion 2001-9

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (prohibition against county … Whether a member of a county board would have a prohibited interest in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9

Opinion 2005-7

… Law §198(3)(b) generally provides that a town board may permit any person or corporation owning real property outside … prescribed by the board. The town board may not permit such outside use if the use will reduce the water … must first be obtained ( id .). There are also additional permit requirements in section 15-1501(1) of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7

Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement

… help in finding a certified financial planner, contact: National Association of Personal Financial Advisors 8700 West …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirement

Opinion 97-1

… AUTHORITIES -- Powers and Duties (participation in county workers' compensation self-insurance plan) WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- County Self-Insurance Plan (participation in by village housing authority) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §§62, 66, 71: A village housing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1786

… two (2) attempts to locate the employee and deliver or mail the check. The agency must attempt to mail the check to the employee’s current address in PayServ … NY 12201-2119 For agencies utilizing couriers or overnight mail service, the check and Form AC 2714 should be delivered …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checks

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1715

… 2019. To access this notice, visit the Internal Revenue Service website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/n1036.pdf … The limit has increased to $19,000. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1700 for additional information. Pre-Tax … OSC continues to use the Percentage Method on an Annual payroll period for income tax withholding purposes (for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1715-summary-tax-related-changes-2019

Cortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)

… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. … Fire Department is located in Cortland County. It is operated in accordance with its by-laws and governed by … and procedures, or adopt a code of ethics. The by-laws do not include any detailed financial procedures that would …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3

Special Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan

… was the regular compensation earned during the last 12 months of service prior to the date of death. If 12 months of service were not completed, the salary was the amount that would have been earned during the 12 months prior to death. For payments made on or after …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefit

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1754

… Payroll Retirement Mailbox. Questions regarding Retirement Online issues or support, may be directed to the Retirement Online Employer Help Desk at [email protected] or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-local

Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)

… records for the Town. Therefore, the accounting records do not support the AUDs filed by the Supervisor for 2010 and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8

Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)

… services for a portion of the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The Company is governed by an elected … records and reports, bank statements and reconciliations. In addition, the Board should conduct annual audits of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activities

Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments

… Find Real Property Tax Cap Information for Local Governments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governments

Morley Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-154)

… were safeguarded. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate $64,972 of Company funds from January … 178 personal purchases totaling $19,572 using a Company debit card. These improper transactions went undetected because …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/03/22/morley-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-154

DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed

… Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their … on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of time as a condition of their sentence. The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-needed

Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs

… whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is maintaining adequate oversight of residential … January 1, 2015 through October 20, 2017. Background OCFS’ Division of Child Welfare and Community Services (CWCS) … of Prevention, Permanency and Program Support at the OCFS Central Office, which is tasked with the licensing and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs

DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising

… asthma care for children at school-based health centers, home interventions and Medicaid access to medications, … and hospital care. DOH is also proposing to expand its home-based asthma education program to reduce childhood … We are encouraged by the expansion of the state's Medicaid home-based asthma assessment and education program, and will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising

DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments

… to hold those who would defraud it accountable. I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-payments

Opinion 97-2

… in a municipal cooperative health benefit plan for Part B Medicare premiums paid by the former school board member. … in the school district's local health insurance plan for Part B Medicare insurance premiums paid by the former school … district may reimburse a former school board member for Part B Medicare insurance premiums paid by the former school …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2