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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Due to uncertainties in available … by the city through the Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The timing of the receipt of funds from the Act is uncertain at the time. Once received, the funds will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 88-77
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions … corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), 802(1)(f): A member of a school district board of education who is also … is deemed to have an interest in any contract of his or her municipality with a corporation of which he or she is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Opinion 88-52
… college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases real property from … college officers and employees who are directors of a not-for-profit corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit corporations) -- Disclosure of Interest (when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 88-67
… LAW, §4-400(1)(c): If a law partner of a village mayor is appointed to the position of village attorney, the mayor … of General Municipal Law, §800(3) if the mayor's partner is hired independently of the partnership and is paid … the interest be disclosed in writing and included in the official record of the governing board's proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 89-42
… therewith in the Federal Reserve's computer system (see 31 CFR 357.20[b]). You inquire as to the propriety of investing … by section 11 of the General Municipal Law. Subdivision 2 of section 11 provides, in pertinent part, that: 2. Investments pursuant to this section may also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). The term "contract" for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 88-19
… §§64(8), 65(1), 90: A town may not institute a lawsuit for the benefit of residents who are opposed to the … group has requested the town board to hire an attorney for the purpose of commencing legal action to enjoin a private corporation from using property within the town for a landfill. You inquire whether town funds can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… Hazardous Duty Pay payment for employees who have at least one year of service credit in either BU61 or BU91. In … date), employees are no longer required to complete one year of service credit in either BU61 or BU91 to receive … Unit 61 or Bargaining Unit 91 who, after completing one year of cumulative service in either bargaining unit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) efforts to … must foster and protect racial and gender equity in the workplace, in company policies and in how it interacts … with the State of Connecticut’s Retirement Plans and Trust Funds at Vicor Corp . EEO-1 Reporting The federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionOpinion 89-19
… filing fee in CPLR 8022, and is not an agency of the State for purposes of the exemption in CPLR 8017(a). You ask … payable in advance. Section 8017(a) provides an exemption for the State and counties from certain fees, by providing: … a fee from the state, or an agency or officer thereof, for any service rendered in an action in which any of them is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… the Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for water and sewer charges were approximately $2.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials ensured employees’ … and did not establish adequate compensating controls to oversee payroll processing. Not all employees completed … establish compensating controls. Require employees to complete detailed time records and require all supervisors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority – Billings and Collections (2017M-107)
… This audit report is no longer available . Subsequent to completing our audit, we determined that the Authority’s … the audit period ended over four years ago, we decided not to update and reissue the report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/20/cayuga-county-water-and-sewer-authority-billings-and-collections-2017mAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… program. TMA The 2024-25 Enacted State Budget introduced Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA), additional funding for … August and can use account code 3089 - State Aid, Other (Temporary Municipal Assistance) to record the receipt of TMA … related to TMA payments: Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2025, Temporary Municipal Assistance Appropriation [pdf] TMA and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaTown of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 877. The Town Board comprises four elected members and a Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 at 6 p.m …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesTown of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… funds. If the Board believes it is necessary to accumulate money for future planned purposes, it should formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… end of the day. The system has three components: a toll tag (or transponder) that can be placed inside the car; an … antenna located in the toll lane, which reads the toll tag and collects the toll; and cameras to identify cars … can purchase; and maintaining a database to track the sale of OTG tags to prevent their sale to repeat offenders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … and equipment in New York City, and is responsible for the scientific review and approval of applications for new, renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… Purpose To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the … January 1, 2014 through July 19, 2017. Background The Commission is responsible for oversight of all 561 … To determine if the State Commission of Correction is fulfilling its responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances