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Opinion 89-46
… board. You ask whether a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may … §271; 16 Opns St Comp, 1960, p 399). The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers … has expressed the opinion that an "elector of the town" for purposes of section 23 is a resident of the town who, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Opinion 92-5
… LAW -- Gifts and Loans (granting of license or concession for fair and adequate consideration) REAL PROPERTY -- License … of a proper municipal or school district purpose for fair and adequate consideration. 23 Opns St Comp, 1972, … of privately owned vending machines on school property for the use of school district employees. In several prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 98-21
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance … Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Opinion 98-10
… a village to generate revenues to reimburse the town for the cost of repairs and maintenance of village streets … letter concerning a contract between a town and a village for the repair and maintenance of village streets. You ask … the village to generate revenue to reimburse the town for the cost of these contractual services. Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 97-25
… represent that they will not perform compensated services for applicants to the board until after the board approves … -- Ethics (performance of services by board member for applicant to the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … he or she will not agree to perform compensated services for an applicant to the agency until after the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Opinion 91-50
… of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; … Corporation are securities which may be deposited for the release of retained percentages held by the State … Assistance Corporation ("LGAC") may be substituted for cash retainage pursuant to section 139 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 95-1
… -- Powers and Duties (contribution to urban renewal agency for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§503-a, 554: A city is not responsible for paying the cost of health care benefits to retirees of a … to its retirees and ask whether the city is responsible for paying the cost of these benefits in the event the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Retirees
… Information for retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retireesOpinion 2001-11
… corporation doing business with fire district not relevant for purposes of section 801 of the General Municipal Law) -- … in contracts between the fire district and corporation for the sale of radios to, and the repair of radios for, the fire district if, as assistant chief, he or she does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Opinion 2001-7
… assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years, had they been in the parent … assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years had they been in the parent … Towns are authorized to establish public parking districts for the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord … and effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (Albany County) The school contracts with a not-for-profit foundation for various services. The contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVIII.3 Interagency Billing – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… to bill each other, settling bills without the need for a paper check and using accounting entries only. The … Bills an Online Agency The Billing Agency creates a bill for the customer (Billed Agency) in the SFS Billing module, … of the charge, they must negotiate with the Billing Agency for an adjusted invoice. This process will result in a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii3-interagency-billingX.5.B Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… must submit a request to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU), for a new Single Payment Vendor ID to use in the Statewide … Payment Vendor Request” in the subject line. QUESTIONS For questions about this process, contact the VMU (518) … must submit a request to the Vendor Management Unit VMU for a new Single Payment Vendor ID to use in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5b-requesting-single-payment-vendor-idIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides for the preparation of financial statements prepared on both … of Financial Statements The General Ledger is the basis for financial statement preparation. It consists of a chart … of resources, fund balance, revenues, and expenditures for each fund. The State’s financial statements will only be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewIV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… State agencies to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an … New York State. In order to establish a chart of accounts for expenditures that is both usable and manageable, a list … requires that a minimum number of accounts be created for major expenditure classes. When the expenditure account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewXV.16.A Overview – XV. End of Year
… State's accounting and financial reporting system provides for the collection, summarization and reporting of unique … States accounting and financial reporting system provides for the collection summarization and reporting of unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv16a-overviewXIII.2 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY Agencies are responsible for ensuring employees adhere to all employee expense … identification number through the payroll system. Requests for reimbursement by non-employees, such as non-paid … and Board Members, will be requested using the Claim for Payment ( AC 3253-S ) or the Claim for Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-overviewXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… account may need to be opened and maintained by an agency for revenue collections, cash advances, or other authorized … Operations Cash Management Unit (BSAO CMU) will arrange for payment of banking services and collateralization of … the program needs of each department as well as provide for the maximum utilization of the state's cash. It is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayMedicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made payments for personal care and home health care services that were not … implemented an electronic visit verification (EVV) program for all Medicaid personal care (PC) services in January 2021 … service type, date, location, and begin and end times. For example, caregivers can use an application on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-program