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Opinion 2009-1
… is no statutory or common law prohibition against the appointment of the spouse of a member of a board of fire … recuse himself or herself from discussions on the appointment and on other resolutions relating specifically to … fire district treasurer. Town Law § 174 (2) provides for the election of a fire district treasurer for a term of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… February 29, 2016. Background The Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead … Valley Stream Union Free School District 24 Leave Accruals and Separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-373
… This row will reflect the new incremented salary. Updated Increment Codes Increment codes will be updated as follows: If the increment code is 0701 and the … will remain unchanged. Employees whose increment codes are updated will have a row automatically inserted using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-373-cuny-increment-payments-effective-july-1-2009Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the Company. In July 2024, the former Director/Chief pleaded guilty to … of $18,772.53. The Company reorganized as a social club in 2024; therefore, there was no official response to this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (2020-S-4)
To determine whether Local Program Administrators (LPAs) were selected appropriately and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal, and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s4.pdfCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… compensating controls are implemented to safeguard funds, and reviewing records and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and seven-member Board. The … or compensating controls implemented to safeguard funds and auditing records and reports to detect discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to … to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. Our audit covered the … To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports OASAS offers adequate guidance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… Therefore, OSC urges agencies to create and maintain a tracking document of all announcements. Corrected W-2 (W-2c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… food from our farmers.” “Over the last several months, my colleagues in the legislature and I have been working hard … particularly gratified that the report concurs with me and my colleagues that the decision to merge the funding for … of groceries, families are struggling to get by. It is my hope that the recommendations outlined in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingChenango Forks Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2020M-69)
… all applicable exceptions. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they would or had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/20/chenango-forks-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2020m-69Challenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… on the top right of your page, then follow the prompts. By email: Email the Hearing Administration … hearing, include your name, NYSLRS ID number, your return email and mailing address, and a phone number where you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationOpinion 97-20
… or purposes contrary to public policy (see e.g., 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-49, p 51; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… living quarters, bathrooms, common areas, and medical service areas were adequately maintained and in functioning … the pandemic and said it was exploring options to better train, prepare, and retain staff. The agency’s full response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesOpinion 2000-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service … FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Opinion 91-27
… historical association necessary for the construction of a sewage treatment plant. The county wishes to convey two parcels of … acquired or held for municipal purposes to be conveyed for private use ( Lake George Steamboat Co. v Blais , 30 NY2d 48, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Opinion 2004-7
… E. Weinig, Esq., Attorney at Law Village of Briarcliff Manor 1 With respect to other methods of collecting charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1410
… rate less than $8.88. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of … being processed. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end date … up as follows: Earnings Code: D4H Effective Date: First day the employee is in a summer seasonal position in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1410-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1329
… rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of … period end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end … up as follows: Earnings Code: D8H Effective Date: First day the employee is in a summer seasonal position in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1329-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which management … Law for a housing authority to make a gift, such as paid trips, to an employee or retiree. It is permissible in our … and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221State Agencies Bulletin No. 2129.2
… Earnings Code ABN; Added Information to Reduce Original Payment Amount and to Collect Overpayments Purpose: The … automatic processing of the CSEA Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering … automatic processing of the CSEA NonPensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21292-civil-service-employees-association-csea-non-pensionable-lump-sum