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Opinion 90-43
… in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (police officers - eligibility of children) POLICE … widow or widower has died of: (i) a deceased member of a pension or retirement system of a police department or paid … received by the member's widow or widower as a joint and survivor pension until every such child shall have attained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43XI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in Workers’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance; or CE-200 6 – Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from NYS … 4 - Certificate of Disability Benefits Self-Insurance; or CE-200 6 – Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from New … insurance. Applicants may obtain the application for the CE-200 and instructions for completing the application at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-322
SUNY Bulletin No SU322
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-322-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-323
SUNY Bulletin No SU323
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-323-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … urban trails, and more. We feel very fortunate to be home to a city that is a model in so many ways, and I want to … Engineers 825 Mike Ham said . Housing Kingston’s median home (owner-occupied) value of $277,900 in 2023 was higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingParishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials adopted … and some reserves are overfunded. District officials have not developed comprehensive multiyear financial or … a written policy that indicates the amount of funds to be reserved and how each reserve will be funded. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mBabylon Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … balance that exceeds legal limits. The District did not have proper documentation for the establishment and use of … result in the appropriation of fund balance not needed to fund District operations. Ensure that all reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/babylon-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-323Village of Nissequogue – Information Technology (2015M-31)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly … approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings Village officials have not designated an information technology (IT) administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-nissequogue-information-technology-2015m-31Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… whether Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton- Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials used … Have support that they obtained the required number of quotes for six purchases totaling $39,758. Use a … whether JeffersonLewisHamiltonHerkimerOneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s required annual update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Albany County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-05)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether County of Albany (County) employees and elected officials completed … audit statewide county albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/15/albany-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-05Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… and funds were safeguarded, which hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and increased the risk … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mOlean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … an undue burden on taxpayers and withholds funds that may have been used in a more beneficial way. Key Recommendations … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… the same construction management company since 2004 and bond counsel since 2002. Because officials did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Owego (Town) officials provided adequate oversight of water fund operations. Key Findings Town officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operations. Specifically: 104 of 1,380 water … Determine whether Town of Owego Town officials provided adequate oversight of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… Objective Determine if extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were properly collected, recorded, remitted, deposited, disbursed and reconciled. Key Findings ECA funds were not properly collected, recorded, remitted, … Determine if extraclassroom activity ECA funds were properly collected recorded remitted deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… Objective Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officials ensured that financial activity was … supported, and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did not ensure that financial activity … Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc Department officials ensured that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… did not maintain documentation to justify compensatory (comp) time earned. Key Recommendations Adopt a payroll policy … for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and comp time. Ensure all non-emergency overtime and comp time is pre-approved, properly documented and monitored. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The Board approved $1,488 in charges that were not for valid District purposes. Key … are necessary and valid expenditures. Except as indicated in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Lake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… totaling $109,371 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited … payment. Print and sign checks only after the claims have been audited and approved. Except as specified in … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202