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Opinion 2002-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … public funds may be expended. It further provides that any county, city, town or village, after due notice and a public hearing, may acquire the fee or any lesser interest, "development right", easement, covenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The … relies on non-recurring revenue sources, including fund balance appropriation and sale of real property. Revenues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3Town of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… and analyze the health center’s direct and indirect costs for the period January 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. … Supervisor is not maintaining separate accounting records for the health center’s activity and some costs are not … to the health center accordingly. Without planning for unexpected additional expenditures, the ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212State Agencies Bulletin No. 2142
… limit and pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 TRS members. Affected Employees: Tier 5 members of TRS Plan … dated July 5, 2023, and Institution paychecks dated July 13, 2023. OSC Actions: OSC will update PayServ to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2142-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2251
… limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the compensation limit under Section … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2251-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2351
… limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the compensation limit under Section … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2351-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitOpinion 89-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for … Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL … in their ordinary acceptance and significance and the meaning commonly attributed to them" ( Phaneuf v City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Transforming the Procurement Function
… Objective To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) took action to comply with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… fiscal outlook has improved since January as revenues have surpassed the city’s expectations, supported by the … revenues would be unlikely to close budget gaps as they have in the recent past. One key source of savings that … recurring underbudgeted expenses, including costs the city does not have unilateral control over – such as public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1565
… exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals. Affected … Paychecks dated July 26, 2017 (SUNY) Background In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and … 2017 to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. This report is now available for all agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1565-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1481
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University … report NBEN725 (Employees with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/state-agencies/1481-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1402
… Item B-300A (effective April 13, 2015), maintenance rates have been increased. Note : Item B-300 and B-300A present … with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. This report is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1402-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… over information technology (IT) and financial activities for the period September 1, 2015 through December 1, 2016. … is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $85 million. … in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the claims process that communicates the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… whether Mercy College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … these students through spring 2012. Key Findings Based on our preliminary sample of certification transactions, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Time Entry Earnings Code to process lump sum payments for vacation accruals to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Indirect costs are costs for activities that benefit more … contractors for the State's share of properly allocated indirect costs. Some common methods of allocating indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… and repaid with a friend’s check on Mondays, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of … Town Court. "Dillabough allegedly abused her position to use town funds as her personal ATM," said State … County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes stated, "I wish to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Fordham University … tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … four students who received awards but did not maintain good academic standing and four students who received awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls … is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board comprised of a Town Supervisor and … the use of Town-provided cell phones. The Board determines on an as-requested basis which individuals are provided a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Java – Water Accountability (2013M-338)
… audit was to review the Town’s water district operations for the period March 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. … Key Findings Town officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the Town’s water … York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on an annual basis, he did not prepare formal reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/07/town-java-water-accountability-2013m-338