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Opinion 2000-12
… no provision in article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq.) that prohibits a town board member from voting … town officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq.) contains provisions of law that relate to … or appointed town officials (cf. General Municipal Law §800 [3][a], which provides that a municipal officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Opinion 93-31
… your letter asking whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed for mileage from … to meetings of the board of commissioners. The Rushford Lake Recreation District was established pursuant to chapter … we conclude that the commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may not be reimbursed for mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Opinion 2000-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6DiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings … 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help families save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s … “New Yorkers should take advantage of this opportunity to possibly win some money for college by entering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… program or objective and, therefore, cannot be identified to only a specific contract. Such costs are generally … time, space, units of service or percentage of funding. To avoid any potential misunderstanding, each grant contract … or private) indirect costs must be properly allocated to all such programs. The State will only reimburse its fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsVI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… include: Business Unit, Department, Program, Fund, Account and Budget Reference. Example of a chartfield string … the same Major Program level within the same fund and account combination. Level 4 : Transactional Value – used by … Not Currently Used 67000-69999 OSC Designated Funds Range Account 70000-71999 GAAP 72000-79999 Not Currently Used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsTown of Schroeppel – Cash Disbursements (2014M-296)
… The Board did not audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Comptroller’s accounting … audit the Comptroller’s records or have an independent public accountant do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/09/town-schroeppel-cash-disbursements-2014m-296Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… 3, 2014. Background The Town of Saugerties is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … Justices. The Court collected approximately $1 million in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47Town of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s internal controls and … 1, 2013 through November 3, 2014. Background The Town of Virgil is located in Cortland County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Towns internal controls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40XII.9.H Audit Recoveries – XII. Expenditures
… owing to the State until such time that the Business Unit can afford the contractor due process. Due process consists … future contract payments from the State, the Business Unit can pursue a set-off against other payments from the State to … Finance Office to ensure the contingency plan is sound and can be executed as seamlessly as possible. In addition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9h-audit-recoveriesXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… XI, Section 4.A - Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting of this Guide. In the event that the Agency does owe … must enter an “N” in the Interest Eligible field. Payment Date – Enter the date the interest voucher is prepared. … vouchers for Prompt Payment Interest see Section 5.I - Prompt Payment Interest and Merchandise/Invoice Receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… current dues (code 227) as follows: Current Biweekly Rate New Biweekly Rate $51.72 $52.95 Agency Actions Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently begun to collect data on the conditions of a subset of this group, … State – a percentage that varies quite a bit from place to place, with many rural towns (and one entire county) … below). Unfortunately, because the dataset is limited only to federally fundable local roads, it prevents citizens from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. … it properly reflects the Board’s current expectations for procurement activity. When auditing claims, the Board did … the appropriate number of verbal or written quotes for purchases, or verify that that the prices charged to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… which is incompatible with the Clerk’s duties, and the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyTown of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… April 30, 2014. Background The Town of Clifton is located in St. Lawrence County and has approximately 750 residents. … approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The Town had a cash deficiency of approximately $325,000 at the end of … the Town’s financial records were reliable and maintained in a timely manner. The Board did not complete a sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217Town of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel … inventory for the period January 1, 2013 through April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Austerlitz is located in … The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365Town of Rush – Board Oversight (2014M-193)
… to examine the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … and four council members. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings The … of all Town officers who received and disbursed cash for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. Key Recommendations Conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-rush-board-oversight-2014m-193Sodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… 2017. Background The Sodus Center Fire District is located in the Town of Sodus in Wayne County. The District is a district corporation of … independent oversight. The Treasurer made $15,943 in questionable payments to himself and his business and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108