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Opinion 90-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (financing town … -- Assessments (authority to impose benefit assessments in water supply district) -- Water Supply Districts … basis. Town Law, §§202 and 202-a provide the manner in which assessments shall be raised in town special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Village of Aurora – Treasurer’s Duties and Information Technology (2014M-107)
… was to review the Village’s financial and information technology operations for the period June 1, 2012 through October 28, 2013. Background The Village of Aurora, the home of Wells College, is located in the Town … Village of Aurora Treasurers Duties and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-aurora-treasurers-duties-and-information-technology-2014m-107Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… examine the District’s calculation of separation payments and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to … the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the audit period, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationOpinion 99-8
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES - Imposition of … of the minutes of the town board meetings to individuals on a subscription basis. You indicate that the town has been … is the doctrine of preemption, a fundamental limitation on home rule under which the State Legislature's intent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) developed realistic budgets and properly managed reserve funds. Key Findings The Board … the Town had significant recurring operating surpluses and may have levied more taxes than necessary. From fiscal … the Board: Did not consider historical or known revenues and expenditure trends when preparing annual budgets. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)
… and resulted in the District exceeding the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by $4.5 million, and missing opportunities to lower real property taxes. The Board and District officials: Consistently … and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104Other Bulletin No. 79
… made in a separate check or Direct Deposit regardless of when it is paid. The payment will be issued with the … same distribution will be applied. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-79-october-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… dates for Executive Branch employees. February 14, 2023 Unrepresented Employees April 2, 2023 CSEA Represented … Schedule (VRWS) agreements must be suspended on the first day of the payroll period in which an employee begins the … a Comp Rate Code of HRY, agencies must determine average hours worked per pay period and enter the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire Cuomo family." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoOther Bulletin No. 66
… 2023 SCF CSEA LLS payment. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 in the State University Construction Fund with an increment … which provides for payment of the 2023 Longevity Payment in April 2023 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-66-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 74
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund with instructions for … Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 in the State University Construction Fund with an increment code of … the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: The State University Construction Fund’s Board Resolution AD-8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-74-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… or whose property they might damage, as a result of an accident, before they obtain a vehicle registration. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableOpinion 98-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (defense and indemnification by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification by municipality of employees of a public housing authority) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §18; PUBLIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-17ACDS, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background ACDS, a not-for-profit … special education services. During the 2013-14 school year, ACDS provided four SED-funded, rate-based preschool … must comply with the provisions in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, ACDS reported $4,752,257 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/acds-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHagedorn Little Village School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Village School (HLVS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … including costs, that HLVS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must … HLVS reported $6,285,225 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool special education programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/hagedorn-little-village-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 97-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … or other provisions of law indicate that a different meaning or application was intended from that required to be … Gen 47). Section 30 of the General Municipal Law provides for the filing of financial reports with the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21DiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily … Train delays have increased as the subway systems ontime performance has steadily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackOpinion 88-50
… 184 we concluded that "metalizing" the interior of a water system standpipe also constitutes a "repair", rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50State Agencies Bulletin No. 2269
… 2024. Ineligible for Performance Advance Employees with an “Unsatisfactory” evaluation on their last rating date … criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation Leave on the payment effective date with the following exceptions: Eligible employees in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2269-october-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesOpinion 88-70
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of … 895, affd 28 AD2d 992, 284 NYS2d 836). Based upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70