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Opinion 91-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived from fund raising activities) GENERAL … moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 90-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities … to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing … of bonds to finance an improvement to a town park district is not subject to referendum. You have inquired as to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have … because this was not always the case. We recommended that Transit and Railway monitor when inspections are occurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… its bus fleet, (2) performs bus maintenance in compliance with these standards and procedures, and (3) has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 421
… Purpose To explain the use of the new Earnings Code LOM (Location Other Amount) for employees who receive a location … To explain the use of the new Earnings Code LOM Location Other Amount for employees who receive a location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/421-new-earnings-code-location-payFood Safety Monitoring
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the period … To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department adequately monitors the processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringOpinion 93-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … of the board of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where … the board of commissioners. December 7, 1993 Josephine M. Tyler, Chairperson Rushford Lake Recreation District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… below. Business Type Requirements Fee Forms/Resources New Filing File before doing business. New Filing Fee: $5.00 Collateral Loan Broker’s Registration … and money that customers haven’t returned to claim. For help, use our instructional Handbook with forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersState Agencies Bulletin No. 502
… Units 02, 03, 04, and 47 who have a Workers’ Compensation accident occurring on or after 7/1/04. Effective Date(s) … whose degree of disability, as determined by the State Insurance Fund (SIF), is more than 50% and the statutory … well. Retirement Credit and Deduction While an employee is covered under this benefit, the employee is entitled to full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/502-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers-compensationOpinion 90-10
… or removal of trees) LOCAL LAWS -- Streets and Highways (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) -- Transfer of Functions (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) TOWN … (conservation advisory councils and conservation boards) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140(1),(2), 153; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… are available Monday – Friday, 8am – 11pm and Saturday, 9am – 6pm. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65State Agencies Bulletin No. 1168
… users of PS Query and PayServ with information to assist in using the systems after the upgrade of PeopleSoft Tools … of the word “processing” which is normally flashing in red in the upper right hand corner of your screen, you will now … users of PS Query and PayServ with information to assist in using the systems after the upgrade of PeopleSoft Tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1168-peoplesoft-people-tools-upgrade-payservCUNY Bulletin No. CU-826
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Auto Mechanic and Machinist Titles. … Local 246, SEIU. The Consent Determination provides for a 2025 rate increase for employees in the titles of Auto Mechanic and Machinist. Effective Dates: The 2025 rate increases for the Auto Mechanic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-826-cuny-2025-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinist-titlesFairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s financial operations and were transparent. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage and oversee … Determine whether the Fairview Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. … The Board and District officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials … did not seek or provide documentation to support the competition process for 33 professional service providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-828
… for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for High Pressure Plant Tender Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in High Pressure Plant Tender titles are affected. Background: A … for a 2025 rate increase for employees in the title of High Pressure Plant Tender. Effective Dates: The 2025 rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-828-cuny-2025-rate-increases-high-pressure-plant-tender-titlesLocation Service Providers
… is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds without charge, strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds that rightfully belong to them. Our Office provides … is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds without charge strongly encourages everyone to co …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State … estimated invoice of your employer contributions, and in November, we provide your final annual invoice . The 2027 … estimated invoice of your employer contributions, and in November 2026, we will provide your final annual invoice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-funds