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Opinion 88-68
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (authority of … or request submitted for a variance, amendment, change of zoning, approval of a plat, exemption from a plat or official … and the provisions of section 809 do not apply, the town's code of ethics should be reviewed to determine whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
To notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System 7U New York City Teachers Retirement Syst
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of … The Board and District officials did not procure natural gas in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … Board and District officials: Did not monitor the natural gas rates charged by the energy supply company (ESCO) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Opinion 96-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of court ordered assessment reductions. You … a village may charge the district a proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-227
… on 4/1/2016 may be eligible to receive the 2016 Longevity Bonus Background The following Chapter Laws provide for … employees will continue to receive the Longevity Bonus (JLO). Effective Date(s) The April 2016 UCS Longevity … 1 Lag 4/7/2016 5/4/2016 Eligibility Criteria Longevity Bonus Employees who have at least 20 years of continuous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-227-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-longevityVII.2.A Direct Journal Payment – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… The ‘Count’ should reflect the number of Payment ID sequences an agency has entered. On the ‘Payments’ tab, the agency must enter the Payment ID, Accounting Date, and Amount. The ‘Journal Directly’ box … or check copies. If an attachment with PPI is necessary, then it should be redacted prior to attaching it to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2a-direct-journal-paymentOpinion 95-26
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (investment of tax moneys by loan to fire department) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Lawrence-Cedarhurst … Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a meeting room if the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26Tuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… Background The Tuckahoe Common School District is located in Suffolk County in the Town of Southampton. The District is governed by a … by GML to be publicly bid. Do not approve vendors until after District personnel follow the purchasing policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the limitation on the appropriate authorized signature form. Agencies are responsible for establishing proper … of the new department head and/or the designee stating the signatures on file continue to be acceptable. OSC’s BOC uses the Bureau of Contracts Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to verify authorized signatures on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesState Agencies Bulletin No. 797
… procedures for processing the June 2007 Retroactive Tool Allowance payment. Affected Employees Certain salaried and … Services Unit (BU03) Agreement provides for an annual Tool Allowance payment during June of each year. Effective Date(s) … Payment Amount/Eligibility Period The $175.00 Tool Allowance payment is payable for the period April 1, 2006 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/797-june-2007-retroactive-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-servicesSelected Aspects of Toll Collections (2023-S-25) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that New York State Thruway users are accurately billed for the correct amounts and that customer billing issues are addressed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s25-response.pdfTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… with the ordinances. Water meter readings were not always reliable during our audit period, but officials have taken measures to obtain more reliable readings. Key Recommendations Update the ordinances … accordance with the ordinances. Ensure meter readings are reliable. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2020
This Annual Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2020. It highlights the unique challenges that local officials faced from the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2020.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… The Thruway Authority (Authority) operates and maintains a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and E-ZPass charges as toll payment. All Thruway E-ZPass customers have prepaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… Bulletin 2126.4 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental … guidance for entering the leave and payment transactions in PayServ. Affected Employees: All eligible employees … an employee begins the Paid Parental Leave. If an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence at the time of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for … Section 169 are affected. Background: Pursuant to Part E of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2015, amended by Part VVV of Chapter 59 of the … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissioners