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Opinion 2001-2
… Award Programs (point accumulation required in order to be credited with one year of firefighting service); … from the list of activities set forth at subparagraphs i-viii of section 217(c). Several categories of activities on … list include specified point maximums (e.g., GML §217[c][i], training courses, twenty-five point maximum; GML §217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… The average bonus paid in New York City's security industry rose by 2 percent to $172,860 in 2014, according to an estimate released today by New York … Even though the industry was slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014Opinion 95-23
… permit the statement by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's … the statement by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's … with certain exceptions not applicable here, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 92-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Disability Benefits … uncompensated services) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employment (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-a[6]) … Municipal Law, §207-a(1) requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 2002-4
… and the cost of the work is charged to the town's general fund. You ask whether a town may expend current tax … the gift and loan prohibition in article VIII, § 1 of the New York State Constitution. Article VIII, §1 prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 90-36
… Any other rule would manifestly be attended with great public inconvenience. The payment of taxes must be made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 88-56
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … 801(1), 802(1)(b): A fire district commissioner, who is a salaried employee of a firm doing business with the … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and unenforceable (General Municipal Law, §804) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Section Overview Generally, the State pays for expenses incurred when an employee travels … station; and Travel between the employee’s place of residence and official station, because this is considered … station. For example, if an employee is assigned to a new primary work location for a definite period of time that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Who does not qualify The district’s claims auditor The district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… the Director for accuracy or completeness. The Department does not charge inspection fees up to the maximum amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… estimates. The Board adopted a procurement policy, but it does not require competition for professional services or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Credit for Previous or Military Service – Police and Fire Plan
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/credit-previous-or-military-serviceRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… January 1, 2012, through August 27, 2013. Background The Rush Fire District, located in Monroe County, is a district … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Rush. The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255Middle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25City of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… records were in poor condition, which the certified public accounting (CPA) firm made no indication of in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipCredit for Previous or Military Service – Career Plan
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/credit-previous-or-military-service