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Opinion 88-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Use of (exclusion of … to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the town board's authority to restrict the use of the facilities in a park district. You indicate that a park district in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 89-21
… could be expected to result in injury and damages to the public ( Sanchez v Lippincott , 89 AD2d 372, 455 NYS2d 457 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Member Contributions
… (see chart) of their earnings for all their years of public service. Annualized Wage or Actual Earnings … rate is calculated using actual earnings from all public employment two state fiscal years prior, including: … 3 percent of their earnings for all their years of public service. Exceptions for ERS: New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… in food deserts. Due to the distances involved, and few public transportation options, older New Yorkers face even … but the solutions may significantly differ. Increasingly, public policies are being developed for the unique challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… Pay Period 19C. Subtract the total earnings in Step #2 from the Member’s statutory salary determined in Step #1. The difference from Step #3 must be submitted on the Time Entry page using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureInspector General
… to receive calls from OSC officers and employees and the public; Powers The Inspector General shall have the power to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… through 12th grade fell by 6.9 percent in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to 4.9 percent citywide, with a … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxOpinion 2010-4
… AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services with private ambulance company) -- Fees (imposition of by fire districts for "back up" services provided under contract with private ambulance company) -- Fire Districts (contracts for "back up" services with private ambulance company) FEES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2013 … shortage. Key Recommendations Seek recovery of $13,940 from the clerk for unauthorized direct deposits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342City of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… June 30, 2016. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … for managing the Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) finances in 2014. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year, … The Council has continued to appropriate fund balance in the City’s budget without using it. For the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s … Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and the Towns of Carrollton, Great Valley, Little Valley, Napoli and Salamanca in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… April 17, 2017. Background The Town of Porter is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 6,600 … of Youngstown and Fort Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The Town is governed by an elected five-member … of the terms of the original contract that was established in 1970. Key Recommendations Properly and accurately bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adequately managed District finances by adopting realistic budgets and developing and implementing a long-term financial plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financialMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured that the general fund balance … statutory limit for 2014-15 through 2016-17, ranging from 5 to 10 percentage points. Reserves were not used as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsGrahamsville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board … and separate from the Town of Neversink, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/grahamsville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSeneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… November 1, 2016. Background Seneca County is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4North Country Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over … is located in Essex County and is governed by the Board of Trustees, which comprises nine appointed members and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/28/north-country-community-college-internal-controls-over-selected