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Opinion 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-89-47Opinion 89-43
… provides that, notwithstanding Town Law, §174(2), a board of fire commissioners may provide, by resolution, that a proposition shall be submitted at any annual fire district election, other than one at which a fire … elected treasurer. Rather, the board, at its organization meeting each year, would then annually appoint a treasurer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special Use Vendor ID, it should: Complete the New York State Special Use Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District is located in the Town of Clinton, in Dutchess County. The District is … audit period, the District paid the Secretary-Treasurer a total of $118,940, of which $113,340 represents hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSchuyler County Sheriff’s Department – Payroll, Civil Fees and Bail (2013M-120)
… January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background Schuyler County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and has a population of 18,340. The County is governed by eight part-time Legislators. The Chairman of the Legislature is the County’s Chief Executive Officer; however, the Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/02/schuyler-county-sheriffs-department-payroll-civil-fees-and-bail-2013m-120Opinion 2007-1
… CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (paratransit services) -- Policies and Procedures (request for proposals process for paratransit services) -- Professional Services (paratransit services) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, … Whether the procurement of paratransit services by a county falls within the professional services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-107
… Affected Employees Unified Court System Employees in Negotiating Units S9 , SR , SY , DR and F8 Background … ( F8 ), authorize Supplemental Location Pay for employees in New York City or the counties of Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, … OSC Actions OSC has created new earnings codes to be used on the Additional Pay page to pay the Supplemental Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-107-retroactive-payment-new-supplemental-location-payment-eligibleNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the on-rail equipment. This audit covered the period from January 2018 to April 2022. Background The MTA is responsible for … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentCassadaga Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-249)
… Background The Cassadaga Valley Central School District is located in Chautauqua County. The District is governed by the Board … over-estimated expenditures in the general fund by a total of $6.3 million over the five-year period ending June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-249Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period from … 2012 to December 31, 2016. Background Medicaid provides transportation to medically necessary services for those recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on their own. Medicaid reimbursement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… 1, 2011 to May 22, 2013. Background The Newfield Central School District is located in Tompkins County. The District … Newfield Central School District Financial Condition 2013M238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012, through April 26, 2013. … comprises the Town Supervisor and four Councilpersons. For the 2012 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled $184,000 for the general fund and $323,000 for the highway fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system … 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and … Village of Sinclairville Water Operations 2014M362 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares (70,616,270 shares, 14%) were to be removed from those voting … will continue to press Amazon to take an independent look at how it is addressing racial justice and equity, just as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-161
… New Earns Codes for Employees with Non Resident Alien Tax Status Affected Employees CUNY employees with Non Resident Alien Status Effective Date Immediately Agency Actions Effective … all earnings for all employees with Non Resident Alien Tax Status. These codes will be used to determine the taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-161-new-earns-codes-employees-non-resident-alien-tax-statusDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… of Chatham’s former Clerk-Treasurer, following a joint investigation for unlawfully waiving her own health insurance … arrest of a village official stemming from the joint investigation. “Henry was entrusted to protect the village’s … was responsible for the other 50 percent. The joint investigation found that from April 2017 to August 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… employee who is rehired before the five (5) year period has expired is required to repay the severance payment in full. OSC Actions OSC has created two (2) new action/reason codes to be used on the … report the employee’s separation from service. Retirement/VSP – Voluntary Severance Program Termination/VSP – Voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… the following statement on Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal: “Mayor Adams put forward his first budget proposal as New York City is still rebounding from the … surplus of $3.7 billion in FY 2022. “While outyear budget gaps will average more than $2.6 billion, close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planTown of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… computer-processed data. The Clerk backs up data to the machine that she is currently working on and not to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… 2012 through August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Scio is located in Allegany County. The elected five-member Town Board … and State aid. Key Findings The Highway fund incurred a significant operating deficit in 2011 totaling more than … the Towns financial operations for the period January 1 2012 through August 12 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279