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Opinion 96-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements in fire districts); (payment into of amount provided by … district board of commissioners may determine to include in the annual fire district budget an amount to be paid into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 96-2
… the special act in question (L 1991, ch 658) provides for the creation of a "public library district" which is … with the village. The special act also provides for the library district to be governed by an elected board of trustees and for voter approval of the library district's initial budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 2001-7
Whether a town may impose a onetime entry fee equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7DiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… debt and $25 million in cash. In October 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino, operated by Genting New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… payroll ($43 billion). Three industry sectors account for almost half of all small businesses in New York – trade, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageTown of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… controls over the receipts and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2015 through July 26, 2016. … as the Supervisor’s bookkeeper. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $2 million. Key Findings The … appointed the Clerk to act as his bookkeeper; however, the New York State Attorney General’s office has expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-264
… and Chapter 98 of the Laws of 2017, implemented the 2011-2021 Agreements between the State of New York Unified Court … Effective Date Retro Pay End Date Check Date Admin 7 Lag 9/25/2014 SR, SY: 11/2/2017 S9: 3/8/2018 7/25/2018 Admin 7 … Number NYS Job Code Effective Date Comp Rate – the end result of all applied salary increases for which the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-264-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-units-sr-sy-and-s9Town of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
… compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Guilderland is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262SUNY Bulletin No. SU-266
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2016 and 2017 Retroactive UUP Salary Increases and provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-266-2016-and-2017-retroactive-salary-increases-psnu-employeesTown of Salem – Financial Management (2015M-295)
… the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. … by a five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $1.12 million. Key Findings … the Towns financial management and budgeting practices for the period January 1 2013 through June 30 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-salem-financial-management-2015m-295Town of Rensselaerville – Claims Auditing (2016M-244)
… 2016. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 1,850. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/07/town-rensselaerville-claims-auditing-2016m-244Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, through March 12, 2013. Background The … finances was performed by an IPA, as required by law. As a result, Company resources were spent unnecessarily. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012. … The District’s general fund budget totaled about $136,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. The Board of Fire Commissioners … consists of five elected members who are responsible for the District’s overall financial management. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… from the Towns of Halfmoon and Waterford, and located in Saratoga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … to their independent public accountant (accountant) in a timely manner. As a result, the Board did not receive … December 23, 2011. Furthermore, due to a lengthy delay in the Treasurer providing a listing of fixed assets to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Alexandria is located in Jefferson County. The Town, which has approximately 4,100 … and did not deposit all moneys received intact and in a timely manner. The Board did not provide adequate … that the Clerk deposits all cash receipts intact and in a timely manner. Adopt written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Examination of Official Station Designation
… the employee’s usual work location. If an employee works at more than one location, the employee’s official station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for … Key Findings Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Taxpayer claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information, … to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance Department for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 889
… Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for submitting transactions for eligible employees. OSC is no … payment. Affected Employees Merit Step eligible employees in Bargaining Units 05 and 67 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/889-april-2009-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-servicesLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background LFH, a not-for-profit organization located in Springville, New York, is an SED-approved provider of … with disabilities from birth through eight years of age. In 2014, LFH provided preschool special education services to … from approximately 35 school districts located in three counties in western New York. The counties that use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the … Retirement Arrangements (IRAs),” and Instructions for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees who are eligible for a retirement plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2