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Opinion 89-61
… superintendent of highways and town building inspector are raised by taxes levied on the entire area of the town or only … arising within the village. As a general rule, all moneys raised by real property taxes for town purposes must be raised by taxes levied on the whole area of the town, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 93-10
… county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt a local law authorizing the … of business on the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving and, if so, what particular support staff is … includes ... the fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving day". Section 24 does not, however, list the day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 91-3
… including those used by a superintendent of highways, to display a decal identifying the vehicle as town property. You … those used by the town superintendent of highways, to display a town decal and identification number. You state … implies the authority to purchase and require the display of items of identification on all town property (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Changes for 2020 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding … in this bulletin are affected. Summary of Changes To date, the IRS has issued guidance on changes to the following areas for 2020: Withholding Rates and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new … P. DiNapoli. The report compared the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for board members, employees and … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … OffTrack Betting Corp OTB spent at least $121000 on tickets to sporting events concerts food and alcohol for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… identified and reported to the proper authorities. Once a referral is received, the APS provider is responsible for … supported their assessment to either open or close a referral, and supported the need for the specific services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsOpinion 90-18
… threshold of section 103 (see e.g., Walton v Mayor , 26 App Div 76, 49 NYS 615; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… accurate inventory records are essential for effective patch management (see Area #6 – Patch Management) and software licensing compliance. 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/12/2024, or … dated 12/18/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 03 on 10/01/2024 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for … Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual holiday compensation payment. These payments, including those … agreement. Effective Dates: The 2024 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment is effective on 11/01/2024 and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the calendar year and to active employees with the New York Retiree … will be submitted to SSA after the close of the 2024 tax year. It is important that agencies ensure the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… employees must: Be a part-time employee at a college or school other than a three-semester college in an eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1854
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment … 2020 PEF Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU05 position on the payment effective date; and Has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1854-october-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… Town officials effectively managed the water and sewer funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of … Town officials effectively managed the water and sewer funds financial condition to ensure the sustainability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Middletown Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Middletown and Towns of Goshen, Wallkill and Wawayanda in … Middletown Enlarged City School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Town of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… totaling $36,380 that did not contain adequate support. In addition, one employee was overpaid $1,100 and detailed … time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not … benefits averaging $183,000 annually for elected officials in 2016 and 2017. Key Recommendations Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58