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Opinion 90-47
… disputed the town board's designation of a private road as a highway by use and the highway superintendent's … the town shall provide for the defense of the employee in any civil action or proceeding in any state or federal court arising out of any alleged act or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Opinion 89-25
… Reserve Fund (use of moneys in to pay debt service) -- Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to capital reserve … 6-d, 119, 119-a, 119-o; VILLAGE LAW, §14-1404: Moneys in a repair reserve fund may be appropriated to a duly authorized … You also indicate that the village has established a repair reserve fund, into which tie-in fees paid by village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Opinion 2005-3
… 109-b: A union free school district is not authorized to construct, or enter into a lease for the construction of, a parking garage to be used primarily for commercial purposes. In addition, a … a building currently in use for school district purposes, to be reacquired by lease-purchase agreement. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3Opinion 92-1
… securities); (submission of securities in excess of amount to be withdrawn); (substitution of certificates of … §§106, 109-b: (1) A municipality does not have discretion to refuse to permit the withdrawal of retained percentages when proper … with withdrawal of amounts retained from payments to contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Opinion 2002-2
… - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), … service credit after attaining the program's entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 2002-2
… issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of … §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), (c), 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … PEF LLS payment provided the employee: April 2020 Payment Is Active, on a Leave With Pay, or on an Unpaid Military … Effective Date End Date Institution Lag 01/13/2022 01/26/2022 Institution Extra Lag 01/06/2022 01/19/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Elmira City Sc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many … many new programs will add recurring spending, and it is yet unclear to what extent they are supported by recurring … future. We must remember this influx of federal funding is finite. Bolstering state savings through the formal rainy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and costly … 3 $287 $238 $525 The point here isn’t that a new vehicle is better than a used one, or that a compact is preferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemHamburg Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-32)
… 2014. Background The Hamburg Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation whose goals are … incentives as authorized by New York State Law. The Agency is governed by a Board which comprises nine members who are … that the employment data that businesses report annually is accurate, evaluate performance and document action taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/06/19/hamburg-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andDelaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… approximately 48,000 residents. The County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which is composed of 19 elected members. The Board is responsible for establishing a plan for providing counsel to individuals charged with a crime, or otherwise entitled by law to counsel, who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… and risk assessments are completed and documented based on verified data and meet economic criteria before approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… October 9, 2013. Background Columbia County is governed by a Board of Supervisors which is composed of 23 members, … Chair. The Chair is the County's chief executive officer. In 2012, the County's total expenditures were $145,141,973. … Committee members do not review monthly reports provided by the Director for accuracy or completeness. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are consistent with the charter and bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Niskayuna Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Niskayuna Central School District is located in the Town of Niskayuna, in Schenectady County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/01/niskayuna-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-218Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period … of revenue shortfalls, and the Board allowed budgets to be over-expended. Specifically, the highway fund … fund balance declined from $83,179 at January 1, 2011 to a deficit of $38,059 at December 31, 2012. The general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is located in Schoharie County. The Village has 918 residents; its annual budget for 2012-13 is approximately $1.95 million. The Board, comprising five elected Trustees, governs the Village and is responsible for the general management and control of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created under New York State General Municipal Law. The IDA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors that is appointed by the County and includes four members that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2021-22 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1