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Opinion 91-35
… section provides, in pertinent part, that "whenever the base salary of the permanent full-time police officer who is … receive at least the same dollar amount of any increase in base salary granted to their highest ranking subordinates in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35State Agencies Bulletin No. 1401
… in the SFS. Background The State adopted a new COA in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. OSC is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1401-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
Annual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfOpinion 89-15
… fire protection district, the incorporated volunteer fire company which constitutes the village fire department, and … insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire company, all of which is owned by the company. In addition, you ask whether the contract may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 88-25
… -- Use of (exclusion of nonresidents); (imposition of fees and regulations) TOWN LAW, §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART … in the town maintains a dam, a public boat launch facility and a beach. You also indicate that the use of the facilities … use of the facilities in the district to property owners and inhabitants of the district, or to district property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all remain risks to the state’s economic recovery and … loan for the Gateway project. Financial Plan Overview All Funds tax receipts that were initially expected to … neutral over the financial plan period. DOB estimates All Funds receipts in the current year will total $243.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetXIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… Interest is paid to the vendor at the same time the voucher is paid. Pursuant to Section 179-h of the State Finance Law, … Interest is paid to the vendor at the same time the voucher is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… of this Chapter) Open for Ordering – If this box is checked, purchase orders can be created for the vendor. ( … – A twelve digit number that indicates whether the vendor is a local governmental entity in New York State. Customer ID – If this number is displayed, the vendor is a centralized customer. ( Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… making operations more efficient. The sections contained in this chapter are intended to provide an overview of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesFuel Purchases
… To determine whether the whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) is purchasing … through March 31, 2014. Background The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services … and a private company to supply fuel to its six other regional subsidiaries. The Authority spent over $7.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesActuarial Advisory Committee
… and employer contributions. Armand de Palo (Retired) Michael Heller (Retired) Edward Brown (Retired) Stanley Talbi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/actuarial-advisory-committeeTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. … she did not properly account for funds associated with the Center’s operations. The day before the former Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Town of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the completeness and … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns cash receipts and assess the completeness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the decisions made during that process ("the Procurement Record") must be submitted to the Office of the State … contracts for the program. OSC approval of the Procurement Record must be obtained before an agency submits the program contracts to OSC. Pre-approval of the Procurement Record is intended to reduce the amount of time needed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordTravel Advisory No. 17
… Subject : Agency Provided Meals to State Employees As a reminder, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel … not reimbursable. Therefore, employees are not entitled to a per diem meal allowance on a day they consumed a meal provided to them. This policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February … with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are generated from a tax, generally at a … general, the out-of-state insurer will collect and remit FFI tax proceeds to the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdfImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2020-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Report 2018-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f22.pdf