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Opinion 92-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for … You ask whether General Municipal Law, §72-o authorizes a fire district to reimburse a volunteer firefighter for … Law, §72-o provides that, when authorized by the board of fire commissioners, the chief officer of the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Opinion 94-31
… and its employees for the annual exchange of cash for one week of vacation credit accumulated during the year. You ask … employees, annually, to receive cash in exchange for one week of vacation credit accrued during that year. Collective … and its employees for the annual exchange of cash for one week of vacation credit accumulated during the year. December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then … estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Finding We identified … Recommendation The Treasurer should ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228State Agencies Bulletin No. 2214
… of the procedures for reporting Line Number changes and to explain how chart field strings will be charged for … Dates: Effective Administration Check Dated: 04/24/2024 and Institution Check Dated: 05/02/2024. Agency Actions: … changes must be reported first in NYSTEP using the Title and Position Management (TPM) Mass Change Process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2214-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2024-2025DiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and … the fifth year in a row, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which … fiscal year end. “For the fifth consecutive year, the property tax levy for school districts and 10 cities will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentState Public Authorities Dashboard
… For each category on the dashboard the data represent the most recently certified fiscal year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardI.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for … the related financial transactions as well as links to core SFS documentation on the SFS Coach site at … information concerning State financial transactions. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped … up from 1.23% last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which … tax levy growth factors for all local governments Property Tax Cap: Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentGuide to Financial Operations
… to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for statewide accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State agencies using the SFS as well as traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfoDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… in MLTC, others can choose to voluntarily enroll. DOH contracts with Maximus Health Services Inc. to assess whether … for MLTC. In one example, Medicaid made 48 monthly premium payments to an MLTC plan from 2016 to 2021, totaling … services that were paid for. Auditors found 626,435 payments, totaling $2.8 billion, that were made on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer 1 (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments … in a mechanic’s lien. 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as … maintained by the County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were up to date and complete and we noted no material …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… to emerge stronger than before. A recent report from my office found that all states received more money than they … Tracker to provide monthly updates on major initiatives. My office's ability to shed light on the use of the funds is … up our efforts to achieve this. I am committed to doing my part to keep the public and stakeholders informed of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessXIV.13.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… f requires the State to pay vendors promptly (within 30 days of the Merchandise/Invoice Received (MIR) date for most vendors, 15 days for qualified Small Business Vendors). When the State … 179 f requires the State to pay vendors promptly within 30 days of the MerchandiseInvoice Received MIR date for most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13a-overviewRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rockland-county-2023-B23-6-8.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf