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Opinion 97-14
… moneys may be expended by a volunteer fire department to pay the cost of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for furniture for the department's recreation room. … insurance tax moneys may be used by a vol fire dept to pay for constructing a trophy case and furniture for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company , Schenectady Municipal Housing … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial … today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Schenectady Municipal Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board properly monitored the Town’s … financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located … from the general fund and appropriations of fund balance to finance operations in the highway and fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Opinion 90-6
… a statement of acknowledgement or placing a name plate with the donor's name on property purchased with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… audit was to examine selected Company financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through May 31, 2012. … station that is near completion. The Company’s revenue for the 2011 fiscal year totaled approximately $41,500 and … Key Findings The Company did not adequately plan for the construction of the new fire station. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialAltona Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2016M-201)
… protection services to the residents of the Altona Fire District, is governed by 13 officers elected by Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/30/altona-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2016mOpinion 88-1
… authorizing) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally (of village parking lot) -- Gifts (of parking lot to U.S. Postal … purposes of this section. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(2): It appears that a village should obtain special legislation prior to conveying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
Determine whether the Board of Commissioners Board effectively managed the Henrietta Fire Districts Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Copiague Fire – Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
Determine whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic shop’s (Shop’s) financial condition and safeguarded District assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/copiague-2021-93.pdfOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… city or town, and also provides a breakout by county to allow the user to do regional analyses. What information does the Tax Rates … is located within a specific school district. Where can I find more explanation of the data presented in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsNorth Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… for safeguarding the District’s money and ensuring it is spent prudently to provide necessary fire and emergency … financial reporting, annual audits and policy reviews. As a result, the Board had limited assurance that the … three checks totaling approximately $935 that were entered in the accounting records twice, resulting in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86Participation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… complete and submit a Participation Request form . Forms can be submitted by: Email as an attachment to … will need to complete the Termination Request form . Forms can be submitted by: Email as an attachment to … If you have questions or need additional information, you can use our help desk form (select “Employer Billing” from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programMore About This Retirement Plan – Regional State Park Police Plan
… and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Regional State Park Police Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 within … and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. Throughout this publication, you will find … and “Articles” that refer to the RSSL. The New York State and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by Section 375-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planOpinion 2001-6
… public policy (see e.g., Opn No. 2000-6, p 17; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp Nos. 81-49 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,520 … Inc. for event booking at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … Wesson Group, LLC to rehabilitate the Stewart Landing Dam in Fulton County. $1.9 million with Tioga Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneAbout NYSLRS
… the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation. See our 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for additional … about the Fund’s performance and position, and read our Fact Sheet for the latest NYSLRS stats. Rev. 9/25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsNew York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual
… SPECIAL PAYROLL 51470 BERNARD M FINESON DDSO 51500 VALLEY RIDGE CIT 51710 INSTITUTION FUEL 51760 OSWALD D HECK DEVELOP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-york-state-accounting-system-user-procedures-manualDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… pension and social security benefits while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli … he earned over a lifetime of work while forcing him to live in absolute squalor," James said. I want to thank our … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensioner