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Opinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … payment is made to the coroner as a sole proprietor of a funeral business. A coroner also would be deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5CUNY Bulletin No. CU-576
… Purpose To notify agencies of additional PSC dues and agency shop … have been deducted in paychecks dated September 1, 2016 to paychecks dated January 19, 2017. These amounts were provided to OSC by PSC based on reported earnings. Employees who … To notify agencies of additional PSC dues and agency shop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-576-professional-staff-congress-psc-additional-duesOpinion 2000-18
… service award program by joint fire district); (authority for service award program established by joint fire district to provide prior service credit for activities performed under auspices of village fire … -- Villages (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to joint fire district) VILLAGES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Opinion 2002-2
… 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn service credit after attaining the … entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article 11-A of the General Municipal Law. To … such payment. You ask whether a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2001-15
… (authority to dissolve district when there are no "resident owners" within the district); (authority to dissolve … and who owns taxable real property therein (see, e.g., 5 Opns St Comp, 1949, p 126). We further have indicated that … or services as a town function under Town Law, article 12-C. We also note that a town, by special act, may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Opinion 2000-24
… villages) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (between two non-contiguous villages) VILLAGES -- Police … agreement pursuant to General Municipal Law, article 5-G for the provision of police protection as a joint service. … to General Municipal Law, article 5-G (§119-m et seq.) for the joint provision of police protection. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24Local Government
… Monitoring System local government data and resources for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-governmentInformation Technology Governance – Information Technology Governance
… to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/information-technology-governanceXI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… procurement record and all documentation necessary for OSC to complete its review, including, but not limited … an evaluation and selection report or summary; the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB); the evaluation criteria; and the winning bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsDiNapoli: State Ends Third Quarter of State Fiscal Year on Solid Financial Footing
… Tax receipts for the first nine months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 … the ongoing COVID-19 surge, economic risks, and the need for continuing financial support for those still struggling to find their footing. Also, … Tax receipts for the first nine months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-state-ends-third-quarter-state-fiscal-year-solid-financial-footingWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the … of goods and services and the authorization of payments for those goods and services. Even though this is a … by law, have chosen to delegate their responsibility for auditing claims and have established the position of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 2042
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in … September 30, 2022, are affected. Background Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position … OSC Actions The attachment below contains a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are associated with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2042-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-9152022-9302022-lapse-datesTown of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Town financial operations for the period … Accounting records did not support the amounts reported to OSC, including more than $850,000 in fund balance … The purpose of our audit was to review selected Town financial operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… to vouchers submitted by all travelers, including members of the governing board and other elected officers. The … travel claims/vouchers generally should include: A copy of the approval form for travel or conference attendance (and … policy, authorization to do so). An original, signed copy of your locality’s standardized travel form. If the travel is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass … for more information. Process and Document Preparation: Online Agencies After the agency makes a determination that … This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalXIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance . If the agency does not … Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance Information on attaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2076
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2022 SSU … Unit 21 who are covered under Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2022 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance … work more than 520 hours in a fiscal year, are eligible to receive one-quarter (1/4) of the $1075 allowance (rounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2076-2022-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency needs assistance in determining where residual STIP can or should be moved to, please email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project (PCIP) establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed. The following table explains if a scenario … requires the creation of a project. Agency Scenario Is a Project Required? Capital Improvements Yes State … Improvement Project PCIP establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededIT Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
In general a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for sustaining an organizations critical business processes in the event of a disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/it-contingency-planning