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Opinion 96-16
… St Comp No. 90-61, p 141; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-53, p 84; see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 94-33
… rules and regulations. We have been asked whether "active life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a … and actually performing service" in the protection of life and property from fire and other emergency (see General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33XII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State … This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July … 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and … of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Union Free School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and … Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Town of Westerlo – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-323)
… loans. Furthermore, the Board has not established a repair reserve for the water district fund in anticipation of future repair costs. There was no documentation to confirm that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-westerlo-selected-financial-activities-2013m-323Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)
… April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Caroga is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,200. … required 2013 and 2014 annual financial reports with OSC in a timely manner. The Board did not perform annual audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Clarence is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 30,000 … Key Findings The Board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… oversight of Town assets and the Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … to ensure Town assets are safeguarded and used only for necessary and authorized Town purposes. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115CUNY Bulletin No. CU-785
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for … employees represented by DC37, Local 2627 in Bargaining Unit T9. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 2627 in Bargaining Unit T9 are affected. Background: Per the request from DC37, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-785-district-council-37-dc37-local-2627-dues-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-326
… represented by Suffolk County Court Employees Association in Bargaining Unit F8. Affected Employees Employees … represented by Suffolk County Court Employees Association in Bargaining Unit F8 are affected. Background Pursuant to … membership dues from $15.00 to $20.00 for employees in Bargaining Unit F8 (Deduction Code 456). Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-326-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-increaseLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … purchases adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing agent: Approved seven purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17VII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records as published by the New York State Archives and Records for guidance on minimum … in Chapter XIV, Section 9 – Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsTown of Guilderland – Golf Course Collections (2017M-22)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Guilderland is located in Albany County, encompasses 59 square miles and has a … the Town Comptroller’s office in a timely fashion, and no one independent of the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation reconciled the daily sales logs to his annual report of driving range fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-guilderland-golf-course-collections-2017m-22Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-342
… payroll for members of DC37, Local 1070, shall be changed from $27.86 to $28.86. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated April 24, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of DC37, Local 1070, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-342-district-council-37-dc37-local-1070-dues-increaseOpinion 89-41
… case, the board of fire commissioners is not required to hold a public hearing before the establishment of a service … section 216, however, that the board of fire commissioners hold a public hearing before it votes on whether the … Rule Law, §20[5], which requires a local government to hold a public hearing prior to adopting a local law). With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Review Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… the Vendor Self-Service Portal. The online service allows you to search for invoices, purchase orders and payments … the Vendor SelfService Portal The online service allows you to search for inv …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Since 2015 For SFY 2022-23, the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, … near-record-low caseloads in SFY 2021-22. The number of public assistance recipients increased every month since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… 1 million New York City children were unable to attend school for a week. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees … Village purposes and audited before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that claims were adequately … appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment. The Board reviewed and approved warrants (list of claims) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/12/02/village-oyster-bay-cove-claims-audit-2022m-114