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Opinion 88-34
… of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; VILLAGE … Law, §§130 and 133. Thus, we expressed the opinion that a public hearing was required pursuant to Town Law, §130 and … devices are installed. This provision was first enacted as section 94-a of the former Village Law (repealed L. 1972, ch. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 88-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may … of the State Comptroller (see also 2 Anderson, New York Zoning Law and Practice, 3rd ed., 1984, §21.18). In answer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… they are. My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving … facilitate economic development activities, provide water delivery and sewer systems, manage solid waste, maintain parking structures, and manage public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOpinion 89-21
… of trees along town line highway) -- Repairs (repair and maintenance of town line highway) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS … of one town may maintain and repair a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with … one town may undertake repairs on the portion of the road in the other town without the consent of the other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Opinion 96-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … and tax stabilization reserve fund); (use of moneys in fund following abandonment of purpose for which fund … established) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(9), (9-a): Moneys in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 92-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Retained Percentages … (collection of interest on securities deposited in lieu of); (mandatory nature of withdrawal provisions); … of appropriate securities); (submission of securities in excess of amount to be withdrawn); (substitution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Opinion 2000-10
… loan) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds by county when property sold was funded with county debt and Urban Development Corporation loan) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-l: When a county civic center is financed both by the issuance of … regarding the financial implications of a sale by a county of its ownership interest in a civic center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10IX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… as an account on G5. Therefore, each state agency must use the same UEI number for all its grants. To receive funds … requests are then paid to the State the next business day via the ACH system. The G5 system also provides for a … The Federal Department of Education and state agencies can view relevant data online, such as up-to-the-minute account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… and are protecting us from modern day threats, we owe our liberty and prosperity to these brave individuals. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… Magnarelli and Sen. Marchione for sponsoring this proposal and helping implement reforms that will ensure New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentConstitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0Omnibus Procurement Amendments
… Amendments – A.7180/S.6626 (Zebrowski/Krueger) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; authorizing the … of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Constitutional Amendment
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Constitutional Amendment – A.9958/S.8931 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentTown of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… The Board: Approved inappropriate or unsupported credit card charges totaling $5,759. Key Recommendations Remit all … parties in a timely manner. Enforce the Town’s credit card policy and establish a policy for meals. Require … adequate supporting documentation, thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not procured in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase … contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were not procured in accordance with the procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s … proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Key Recommendations Follow competitive bidding … procedures for the competitive procurement of professional services. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43State Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier … and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $280,000 for the 2019 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC … Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated January 3, 2019 Administration Paychecks dated January 9, 2019 OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… Purpose To notify agencies of the change in attributes for Deduction Codes 353 and 399 , Mutual … dated December 1, 2004. OSC Actions OSC will automatically change the pay stub narrative description for Deduction Code … Suffolk County for Deduction Code 399 . OSC will also change the attributes for these codes to include Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omahaCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. … funds from County bank accounts. County officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they … County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 … not always recorded or remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees were recorded accurately, … collections totaling more than $5,900 were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Key Recommendations Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49