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Opinion 2006-1
… period has been performed ( id .). We note that section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law authorizes towns to adopt … officers and employees. Further, Municipal Home Rule Law § 10(1)(ii)(d)(3) authorizes towns to supersede any provision … adopt local laws. One of the exceptions stated in section 10(1)(ii)(d)(3) prohibits a town from superseding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Opinion 89-53
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES--Recipients (basis for allocation between or among fire companies in a multi-company fire department) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Where foreign … Concerning how foreign fire insurance tax moneys should be allocated to each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-53Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-244
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the SOS adjustments. Affected Employees Eligible employees … in Negotiating Units DR and F8 Background Chapter 98 of the Laws of 2017 and various side letters provide for a retroactive … To explain OSCs automatic processing of the April 2017 Unified Court System of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-0Opinion 95-28
… by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank. A local government may not authorize such an investment … irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank (hereinafter "FHLB"). General Municipal Law, §11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve a … sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesOpinion 88-6
… AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§113, 470: A municipality may not, by local law or collective bargaining, contribute to a … will constitute an indeterminate cost and benefits are not payable until retirement. You ask whether a "defined … Board). Thus, it is our opinion that the town may not contribute to this plan unless, notwithstanding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights obligations and liabilities under a contract to an individual or organization other than the original contracting party having such rights obligations and liabilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-271
… not processed automatically Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the following … CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In addition, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-271-april-2019-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1001
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for agency processing for the portion … To explain OSCs automatic processing and to provide instructions for agency processing for the portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1001-retroactive-april-1-2010-salary-increase-employees-represented-publicUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-289
… and Longevity Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … the following Chapter Laws, increments are to be processed for all eligible employees. Pursuant to Article 2, Section … Judiciary Law, longevity increments are to be processed for all eligible employees. Chapter 71 of the Laws of 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-289-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… of student academic performance. Unlike individual state assessments, the NAEP is the only common measure of … and “advanced.” Sources: NAEP Data Explorer ; OSC analysis Federal Funding and the Plan to Address Impacts of COVID-19 … Recover from Pandemic Learning Losses,” Albany Times Union , January 10, 2023, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoverySlingerlands Fire District – Professional Services (2014M-250)
… services in accordance with its purchasing policy for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $547,525. Key Finding … District officials did not obtain quotes or proposals for most professional services during the audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/slingerlands-fire-district-professional-services-2014m-250Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… documentation to support collections. Monitor the status of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds … documentation. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… January 31, 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization that provides … Waterford Volunteer Fire Department Cash Disbursements 2015M78 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mElba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Elba Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Elba, Genesee County. The Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1709
… increase is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the one-year period ending September 30 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1709-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1699
… Plan Type 7Y and TRS Plan Type 7X Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, Legislation established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1699-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesTown of Alabama – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-369)
… through November 8, 2013. Background The Town is located in Genesee County and is governed by a five-member Town … did not deposit or remit real property taxes received in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct the required … Deposit and remit all moneys on a timely basis in compliance with statutory requirements. Annually audit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/14/town-alabama-town-clerk-operations-2013m-369Town of Marlborough - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2018M-160)
… overdue customer accounts. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/26/town-marlborough-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2018m-160New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… Findings Direct supervisors did not review or approve 244 of 309 timecards (79 percent) totaling $171,092. The Secretary did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) totaling $4,451. … hours worked. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165