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NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials Presentation
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-elected-appointed-officials-08-17-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… the financial hole we were in when I took office. I look forward to working on a corrective action plan with the … counties in the state that have issued short-term debt to address cash flow needs over the last five years. Auditors … on short-term borrowing; Adopt budgets that provide for financing recurring expenditures with recurring revenues; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-38
… of a retiree who agrees to elect to receive the "zero option". This is in reply to your letter concerning the … retired school district employees who elect the so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. … spouse at the level the retiree received under the "zero option". You ask whether the program would violate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Opinion 92-23
… in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (lease of property not required for the purposes of district) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to enter into lease permitting the affixing of antennae to water storage … with public hearing requirements, may enter into a lease to permit a mobile communications company to use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Opinion 94-15
… of New York State local governments. Section 11 does not apply, however, to moneys, the investment of which … Municipal Law, §11[2]). General Municipal Law, §11 does not prescribe a separate standard for the investment of … an educational program beyond the 6th grade is required to make rules and regulations for the safekeeping, accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15XII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about important dates involved in the payment process as well as the payment terms available in the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about important dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… Objective To determine whether the Board of Elections utilized available funding from the 2018 Help … 2018 to February 11, 2021. About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and … responsibilities, the BOE supports 57 County Boards of Elections and the New York City Board of Elections (County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage … has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and … To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … vulnerabilities. With the President proposing funding cuts to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller OSC approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2214
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures for reporting Line Number changes and to … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures for reporting Line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2214-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2024-2025Opinion 89-47
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining fire protection district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to … Whether the dissolution of the fire protection districts and the addition of their territory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Interactive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
To assist Limited English Proficiency LEP individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer 1 … appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2019 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… 15 instances of abandoned property that were not turned over to the State Comptroller. The County Clerk’s … Ensure that all moneys deemed abandoned property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322