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Opinion 96-8
Whether a town or village is entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law 99l for certain cases which result in a default judgment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 92-8
… Thus, reading sections 10.00(a) and 11.00(a) together, when a municipality is authorized to contract indebtedness to … to Municipal Finance , pp 22-23). As discussed above, when the Commissioner of Transportation undertakes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… February 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 … benefits have provided badly needed support to millions of New Yorkers who are struggling with the economic … funds from those contributions are depleted, states may draw advance payments from the U.S. Treasury’s Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Baldwinsville Central School District , Chenango … balance and spent nearly $23.8 million (93 percent) less of appropriated fund balance and reserves than were budgeted … unrestricted fund balance averaged about 9.4 percent of the next year’s budgetary appropriations over the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… he/she can file a “Charge of Discrimination.” The EEOC has district, area, and field offices where complaints can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … and other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. 1 Refer to the Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… and measurable goals. Officials monitored projects to ensure goals were met and the Board took action when goals … These 13 projects had 2015 and 2016 employment goals to create and/or retain 1,034 and 1,270 full time equivalent … approved with measureable goals that are carried forward to agreements. Monitor goals and document project performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCity of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is governed … City of Watertown Information Technology 2017M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… The City is governed by an elected seven-member City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings The Council has not adopted structurally balanced budgets, having … surplus amounts. Ensure a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims prior to payment by establishing a claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… they will not be included in your FAE calculation: Unused vacation; Unused sick leave; Payments made as a result of working your vacation; … * Note: Legislation changed the FAE calculation for Tier 6 members. For members who retired before April 1, 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewOperational Advisory No. 3
… other value, the transaction may not be submitted to OSC for processing. Failure to review the budget check status and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/3-budget-check-reminderContract Advisory No. 22
… meeting the criteria below are subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract and there has been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or … closing of aged contracts, including making final payments and cancelling purchase orders on a timely basis. References: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemRetirement System Membership – Forest Rangers Plan
… of: Forest Ranger I; Forest Ranger II; Forest Ranger III; Assistant Superintendent of Forest Fire Control; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/retirement-system-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 1585
… Purpose To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for notifying their employees of a FICA deficiency Affected … will enter general comments (OSC WC or OSC TaxAud) stating the year of the deficiency, the amount owed, and the start … To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for notifying their employees of a FICA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1585-notification-employees-when-prior-year-fica-ssmedicare-deficiency-hasState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA (Plan Type 7Z) in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar … To notify agencies of the 2017 maximum salary limit for members of TIAA Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… analysis to assist management and those charged with governance and oversight in using the information to improve … period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in March 2025. The Division received a pass rating, the highest level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… these years and did not include more than $3.7 million in intended reserve funding. In addition, the Board has not adopted comprehensive … District officials retained an annual average of $798,735 in the debt service fund over the past four years (2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateTown of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Carlton is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … were accurate and complete and did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. We found that 93 percent of receipts reviewed totaling $1.47 million were deposited, on average, 35 days after receipt. The Supervisor has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Village of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… through April 27, 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of … Village of South Corning ClerkTreasurers Records and Reports 2017M114 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114