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Opinion 91-2
… the possible existence of conflicts of interest. This is in response to your letter in which you question the … 1 of section 516 of the Racing Law provides that "[t]he monetary transactions of the [OTB] and the keeping of its … by the Appellate Division. That Court stated that "[t]he Comptroller's approach in this matter is also consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 88-38
… are not exempt from court filing fees unless some statute expressly so provides (See 1983 Opns St Comp 83-20, p … dollars, payable in advance." Clearly, nothing in this statute exempts municipalities from the fees it imposes. Therefore, unless some other statute provides for an exemption from this fee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 96 - 14
… approximately $2,000 per year. You also state that it is unclear whether the hardware store is operated as a sole … "interest" in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material … contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a member or employee, and in the contracts of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … long-term care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a … for many important disability-related benefits." The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law in December 2015. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsAnnual Statement
… of your NYSLRS pension payments, including your total benefit amount and a breakdown of your credits, deductions … and taxes, for the last calendar year. We distribute Statements annually based on your delivery preference: Mail: We mail printed Statements by the end of February. (Note: The default …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/annual-statementUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-208
… with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip) or Leave of … Absence and an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip) or Leave of … Absence and an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip) or Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-208-december-2014-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentOpinion 88-78
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … we note that Village Law, §8-800, as amended by L 1985, ch 810, provides that the village board may establish a … full-time officers in its department, the purpose of the 1985 amendment to section 8-800, which added the phrase "a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78SUNY Bulletin No. SU-311
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the July … dated 11/20/2019, the discretionary salary increase is comprised of two one-half percent parts. SUNY System … CSL (Correct Salary)- if the employee’s Comp Rate Code is ANN. Reason Code CRT (Chang Rate) - if the employee’s Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-311-july-2020-state-university-new-york-sunyDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the system membership. If a member has dual membership and is eligible to receive pension benefits from both systems, but the DRO is applicable to only one membership, then the DRO must … specifically identify the appropriate system. If a DRO is drafted against one of NYSLRS’ Retirement Systems and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrsFairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… Fairview Fire District Audit Follow Up 2009M211F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fSyracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… 31, 2016. Background The Syracuse City School District is located in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and is a component unit of the City. The District, which operates 34 schools with approximately 21,000 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Central Business Office Internal Controls (2015M-331)
… County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association of eight component school districts and … to the districts, including CBO services. The BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education, which is elected by the boards of the component districts. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/02/26/sullivan-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-central-business-officeLongwood Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-16)
… 30, 2015. Background The Longwood Central School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The … operates seven schools with approximately 9,200 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … The District has a Board-adopted purchasing policy which is reviewed annually and Board-adopted regulations which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/longwood-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-16Hudson City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2010M-142-F)
… September 2010. Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … the recommendations in the report, the District is forgoing potential revenue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/hudson-city-school-district-audit-follow-2010m-142-fVillage of Newark Valley – Capital Planning (2016M-289)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Village of Newark Valley is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 960. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, which is composed of a Mayor and four Trustees. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/11/18/village-newark-valley-capital-planning-2016m-289Village of Goshen – Financial Condition (2014M-75)
… December 18, 2013. Background The Village of Goshen is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 5,400. The Village is governed by a Village Board which is responsible, along with the Mayor and department heads, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-goshen-financial-condition-2014m-75Chili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… through May 15, 2015. Background The Chili Public Library is a municipal library located in the Town of Chili in Monroe … services to approximately 28,600 residents. The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees that is appointed by the Town Board. The Library’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130Southold Union Free School District - Leave Accruals (2018M-113)
… usage. Key Findings The system for tracking leave accruals is not reliable. We found errors in accrual records for 70 … tested, confirming that the District’s control system is not working properly. Records reviewed contained 16 errors … leave accrual records and ensure that accurate information is maintained and monitored. Provide oversight of duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/07/southold-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2018m-113Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed by a seven-member County Legislature. Budgeted … and rationale for the selection of service providers is documented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Town of Plainfield – Road and Equipment Maintenance (2016M-307)
… through July 7, 2016. Background The Town of Plainfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of 915. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which is composed of the Town Supervisor and four Board members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-plainfield-road-and-equipment-maintenance-2016m-307