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Opinion 88-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (refund of 2% … provided herein, the county treasurer, or, in the city of New York, the commissioner of finance, shall be entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Opinion 2009-2
… LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to issue indebtedness to finance a water improvement, the town must obtain the … total estimated cost of the improvement, including amounts to be financed both by the issuance of obligations and from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Approved State Contracts and Payments
… $6.1 with Upstate University Medical Associates at Syracuse Inc. for pediatric and neurology staffing services. … bridge repairs to the Bronx River Parkway over Morris Park Ave. and 180th Street, Bronx County. $7.4 million with … Corp. for bridge replacements on I-290 between NY 384 and NY 425 in the Tonawanda, Erie County. Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsVendRep System Contract Search
… was tested with the following browsers: Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Please ensure that Java and Java Scripting are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-contract-searchAnnual Financial Report
… to CFOs [pdf] The videos listed below contain tutorials on how to navigate and complete the Annual Financial Report. … record. Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) renewals reported on SOI by updating maturity dates. BAN debt records will … portion of a bond or bond anticipation note is reported on a separate line from principal payments. Debt that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… at its two secure and specialized secure detention facilities—Horizon Juvenile Detention Center (Horizon) and … for youth. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for the certification, oversight, and … and detained at the NYC Department of Correction’s Rikers Island. Between October 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023, ACS data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not accurately and completely record and account for all capital assets reviewed (i.e., machinery, … not conducted a physical inventory to properly monitor and account for assets since 2011. Therefore, officials cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1709
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 7Y and TRS Plan Type 7X Background In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the … ending September 30 of the previous year. Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated January 3, 2019 Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1709-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… meter issues. Ensure that accurate information is kept on each property and is compared to the Town’s billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether BOCES officials … through June 30, 2017. Background The Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Walton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … in appropriations. The District does not have a documented fund balance policy or capital plan. The Treasurer has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Village of Ossining – Parking Ticket Collections (2017M-259)
… 2016 through September 18, 2017. Background The Village of Ossining is located in the Town of Ossining in Westchester County. The Village is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/09/village-ossining-parking-ticket-collections-2017m-259Town of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… of our audit was to assess the processes and procedures for the Clerk’s fiscal operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… were timely and, with the exception of the payroll account, accurate. The District’s book balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash balance. The bank reconciliations were reviewed by a District official who was not independent of recording cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankTown of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… the water and sewer rates to be billed. Review and repay all outstanding interfund advances. Ensure late penalties are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt written IT policies … Provide periodic IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources, including the importance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Limitations – State Police Plan
… that exceed the limitation will not be included in your pension calculation. Tier 2 If the earnings in any year included in the FAE period exceed the average of the previous two years by more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from your FAE. Tier 5 If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/limitationsChallenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… process when we receive your written request. If you have questions regarding the hearing process, please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Regional State Park Police Plan
… death as soon as possible so we can send the appropriate forms to your beneficiary. … Regional State Park Police Plan information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsSlingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… services in accordance with its purchasing policy for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $547,525. Key Finding … District officials did not obtain quotes or proposals for most professional services during the audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250