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… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two … TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the proposed … If the area of proposed extension is within an adjoining fire protection district, the town board of the town within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 89-41
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service … service award program for the volunteer firefighters of a fire district may be conducted at a special election or at … 11-A (§214 et seq , added by L 1988 ch 775, eff. September 1, 1989) authorizes the establishment of a "service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 89-12
… Contracts -- (propriety of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) … Services -- (propriety of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) … of Interest -- (propriety of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) PUBLIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … placement in a specialized facility may lower the risk to individuals inside and outside of the shelter system. “The … shelters where they could receive the support they need to get back on their feet and on the path to stable housing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOversight of Kendra’s Law
… be entered in OMH’s Tracking of AOT Cases and Treatments system, or TACT. OMH Central Office and Field Office staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… record. Process and Transaction Preparation: Users create the following two transactions in SFS: An amendment … original agreement, as appropriate. Concurrently, users create a new contract in SFS for the assignee. The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Determining the Better Deal: A Case Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A … counterparts; therefore, they appeared more desirable. To determine if buying used mid-sized cars was cost … but that you need a cost analysis based on total costs to determine the best option based on the local government's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… as cash for building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and … is due back on September 15. “This is another troubling case of a local official abusing her position to steal … Comptroller’s audit is expected to be finalized later this year. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets should set up as Local Customers those vendors who pay a fee to have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… six drug manufacturers included in our audit. Key Findings We identified $694,227 in revenue that was not credited to … United and Express Scripts delayed access to information we requested, and refused to provide certain amendments to … with all drug rebate and discount revenue due the State. We considered these actions to be an impairment to our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueArrochar Meats, Inc.
… support how it determined the price paid to Arrochar Meats for the fuel was reasonable. DMNA purchased 18,960 gallons of … per gallon. Arrochar Meats then resold the fuel to DMNA for $4.99 per gallon and had People’s Oil or Burke Heat … Arrochar Meats. We also selected a sample of 16 vouchers for food purchases DMNA made from Arrochar Meats totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incBowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Fire Company’s financial … Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. is located in the Town of Lancaster in Erie County. The Fire Company, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialFulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)
… Fulton County Industrial Development Agency was created in 1970 to further economic development in the County. The Agency is governed by a Board of seven … active projects. Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programConcord Industrial Development Agency – Agency Management (2015M-61)
… 1, 2012 through March 4, 2015. Background The Concord Industrial Development Agency was created in 1980 to further the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/08/07/concord-industrial-development-agency-agency-managementIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… totaled $259,333. Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1187
… Date Biweekly Amount 04/01/09 $22.41 04/01/10 $23.27 OSC Actions OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for … (Code 291) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 295). In addition, OSC will process a file from NYSCOPBA to automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1187-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
… Date Biweekly Amount 04/01/09 $20.83 04/01/10 $21.66 OSC Actions OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for … (Code 491) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 495). In addition, OSC will process a file from NYSCOPBA to automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1150
To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates as requested by the Office of General Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1150-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingTown of Dayton – Financial Condition (2013M-90)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dayton is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … and address the deficit. Use the surplus fund balance in the general and highway town-outside-village funds in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers, such as reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/14/town-dayton-financial-condition-2013m-90