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Opinion 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 94-15
… law, must be invested by the school district in accordance with General Municipal Law, §11. Endowment moneys in the form … or maintenance of any extraclassroom activity be deposited with an official designated by the board of education, who in … a school district treasurer must be invested in accordance with General Municipal Law, §11. We note that this conclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Opinion 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-89-47DiNapoli: 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-protectionInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… 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-38Livonia 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-yorkXII.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-overviewXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This Chapter provides an overview of: Expenditure Policies Record Retention Payment … The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewUse 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-operationsState 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-2024-2025Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials …
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 period January 1, 2014 through … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
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 period January 1, 2014 through … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
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)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … records. We identified funds which improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody and should have been turned over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… 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/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials established appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… 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 period January 1, 2013 … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74