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Opinion 89-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of … may not provide for recall elections of elected officials in the absence of express statutory or constitutional … persons. Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by representation is the rule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Opinion 93-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … use. The village's provision of lighting may be one factor in determining whether the private right-of-way has become a … Village Law, §12-1200 authorizes villages to contract, in the name of the village, for lighting the "streets, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25XIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… policies to ensure State officers and employees are in compliance with Commission Advisory Opinion No. 08-04. Personal Use of Supply Vendor Reward Points In the Advisory Opinion, the Commission concludes that a … influencing the decision of the State officer or employee in performing his or her State duties and responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netState Police Bulletin No. SP-231
… retirement purposes for employees in BU07, BU17, and BU62. Tax Information The 2022 State Police Education Payments … and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-231-2022-state-police-education-paymentPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… to PayServ. Navigate to General Deduction Data (Main Menu> Payroll for North America > Employee Pay Data USA > … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. Please reference Bulletin PIP-014 … Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No PIP014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. … and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 90-day … before applying for a taxable loan from NYSLRS. To Apply Online: Retirement Online is the fastest, most convenient way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1698.1
… expense deduction for tax years 2018 through 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16981-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseTravel Advisory No. 2
… these circumstances, travel expense reimbursements (e.g., hotel costs, per diems) will likely be taxable income to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Bethel, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … has not properly developed its annual operating budgets. In three of the last five fiscal years, the District spent … its reserves with approximately $115,000 of fund balance in anticipation of future equipment and repair needs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a timely manner. As a result, the Board did not receive … December 23, 2011. Furthermore, due to a lengthy delay in the Treasurer providing a listing of fixed assets to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The … Assistance Program (SNAP) applications accurately and in a timely manner. However, the County’s process could be … inadequate communication between social welfare examiners in two different County Social Services programs. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… the date, stick reading in inches, gallons of fuel in the tank (physical inventory), and a running analog meter showing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the District, with 540 students and 107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andTown of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Justice was properly accounting for all Court moneys and to … allow for proper accounting and reporting of activities. Justice Bartlett failed to account for all moneys received, resulting in a $2,295 shortage in the Justice’s account. The Justice did not prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… Valley Central School District’s (District) Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance … Valley Central School Districts District Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… $3,869.The former Clerk also did not: Deposit $4,038 in cash collections recorded from January 1, 2018 through … all cash collected. For example, Town officials found $622 in cash in her office with no supporting records showing the source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… for sufficient budget appropriations, which could result in budget lines being overspent. 58 totaling $1.6 million did … sufficient supporting documentation, which could result in paying a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants … (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims auditor reports to the Board. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately 5,000 … years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157