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Opinion 90-53
… a municipal corporation may contract with private parties for the performance of only those of its functions which may … corporation may not contract with a private party for services involving the performance of its police powers … for any assessment remains with the assessor, and that "[i]t is the obligation of the assessor to make the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53State Agencies Bulletin No. 502
… Pay, using the Action/Reason, Leave Without Pay/ WPS (WC 60% Sup) . Note : It is vital that agencies report the … to work. The Action/Reason of Return from Leave/RPS (Rein WC 60% Sup) must be used. To assist agencies with reporting … the Reinstatement 4/1/86-6/30/92 Leave of Absence/ WSP (WC Sup) Return from Leave/ RSP (Rein WC Sup) 7/1/92-6/30/04 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/502-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers-compensationDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… P. DiNapoli. “I commend school officials in Waterville for putting proper safeguards in place to protect their … background clearance, Waterville is setting an example for other districts.” State education law requires that all … the school with certification clearing the individual for employment. If a school fails to file the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , Livingston , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … Fire Department Town of Rush Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1College of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2015. About the Program Kids First is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Westbury. … RCM regarding eligibility and documentation requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, Kids First reported $488,182 in reimbursable costs for its Special Education Itinerant Teacher services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/02/kids-first-evaluation-advocacy-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmpowering Minds Therapy Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the expenses reported for the fiscal year ended June 2015. About the Program Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook. … RCM regarding eligibility and documentation requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, Empowering Minds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/empowering-minds-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… datasets to ITS, or incorporate Open Data into its ongoing core business planning and strategies. However, since then, … Open Data and compliance with EO 95 into ORDA’s core business and planning strategies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … and Traffic Law outlines the Department’s responsibilities for administering the registration and licensing for certain types of automotive businesses, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… and Financial Assistance Average costs of tuition and fees for full-time, in-state students for the State and City University of New York (SUNY and CUNY) in 2022-23 were: SUNY, $8,810 ($6,025 for two-year colleges); and CUNY, $7,190 ($5,060 for two-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationOperational Advisory No. 8
… Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for $20.00 or more and do not negotiate those checks within … check. Historically these letters have been sent annually for the preceding calendar year. Beginning February 2025, … check from the issuing Agency. If these steps aren’t taken, the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of 4.3 percent. Key Findings The 2016-17 budget relies on nonrecurring funding of $11 million which will not be … not realized, the City would potentially be over-budget by as much as $1.4 million based on the 2015-16 fiscal year … fiscal year, address the potential budget funding gap by finding an alternate source of revenue or reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. … The Board did not ensure that all disbursements were for proper purposes. The Board did not audit and approve 63 … totaling $24,808. Of this amount, $5,883 was disbursed for items that were not appropriate District expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… Identify other revenue sources or reduce appropriations to cover revenue shortfalls that may occur. Monitor salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Town of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… period January 1, 2012 to March 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a … and is the home of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board consisting of the Town Supervisor and four Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in … Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Procurements and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… purchasing and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 9, 2013. … Trustees. The Village’s total general fund appropriations for the 2011-13 fiscal year were approximately $5 million. … with General Municipal Law (GML) and sought competition for purchases and public works contracts subject to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… financial and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The … and six Trustees. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for 2012-13 are approximately $3.2 million. Key Findings The … adopted policies establishing responsibilities and duties for the Treasurer for handling cash and maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2012. … four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor has not fulfilled even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191