Search
Opinion 95-13
… of excess bond proceeds) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §165.00: A school district which has excess proceeds of outstanding … project must retain these proceeds for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, irrespective of whether … These excess proceeds may not be used for any other school district purpose. You ask whether excess proceeds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Employer E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. … Prepayment Deadline is December 15 Reporting Tip: Use the Enhanced Reporting Excel Tool Avoid Costly Issues for … Plan Today More Than 2,100 Employers Have Already Made the Switch November 2024 Reminder: Your Annual Invoice is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024XIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Agency Request It is the agency’s responsibility to request to establish a bank … request to determine if the establishment of the account is consistent with all relevant rules, regulations, and statutes, and to determine if the account is necessary for its operations. To ensure that each new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsOpinion 90-24
… the board's power to hire bond counsel. 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is hereby superseded. You have asked whether 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 still represents the views of this … by a municipal governing board (see, e.g., 1986 Opns St Comp 86-31, p 52). We have also recognized, however, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, … construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State Park revitalization project. After several amendments, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followChurchville-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-354)
… The Churchville-Chili Central School District is located in four towns in Monroe County. The District, which operates six schools … fund balance, the District actually exceeded the limit in each year. The Assistant Superintendent for Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/churchville-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-354Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… whether Delaware-Chenango- Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two (64 percent) of the assets tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly … beds and other assets) with combined purchase prices of approximately $47,500 did not have required asset tags, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of … initial review of the proposed budget we identified errors in general fund appropriations that resulted in a budget shortfall of $23,074. Based on the results of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed budget for 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of the GML requirements we tested. 90 percent did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe … Economic Trends Job Recovery and Unemployment Rates: New York City and New York State Unemployment rates for New York State, New … Unemployment rates for New York State New York City and the balance of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Opinion 91-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … expended for several bus transportation contracts will be in excess of the monetary threshold for purchase contracts in General Municipal Law, §103, competitive bidding is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Opinion 89-52
… A county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator provided that the responsibilities of … and regulation of the actual delivery of ambulance services within the county. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-55, p 83 … the establishment of the position of emergency medical services (EMS) coordinator for a county. You indicate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52CUNY Bulletin No. CU-761
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York (CUNY) agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York CUNY agencies of the automatic system termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-761-automatic-system-termination-cuny-employees-not-paid-priorSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental … York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to unrepresented Executive Branch State employees to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. Per a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-342-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2015-16 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … funding of $14 million which will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16Town of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of about 1,800. The … million. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records are in poor condition and do not provide an accurate portrait of its financial condition. In fact, the Town’s general fund was overstated by a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… 13, 2014. Background The City of Lackawanna is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 18,000. … The current work schedule for patrol officers results in the officers working eight days less per year than the amount specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Fire Department time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298State Agencies Bulletin No. 1979
… 5 are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, providing dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1979-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5CUNY Bulletin No. CU-609
… December 2017 minimum wage increases for hourly employees in the titles of College Assistant, EOC Assistant, Student … not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in hourly positions who meet the eligibility criteria … authorizing implementation of an increase to minimum wage in December for years 2016, 2017 and 2018 for Classified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-609-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-cuny-employees