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Opinion 89-16
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Opinion 88-68
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING … -- Planning Boards (authority of individual member to vote on matter of personal interest) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- … planning board is disqualified from considering and voting on matters concerning a proposed subdivision development. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Opinion 97-19
… the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a prohibited conflict of interest in the … the premium or commission from the agency's fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire … were inconsistent with public policy, or suggested self interest or partiality or economic impropriety, and (2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 94-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … fund. However, to the extent that the advance planning is undertaken for purposes of an existing improvement … Whether the cost of the study is charged against the countys general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28Opinion 95-16
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (apportionment of expenses among school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16Opinion 2001-10
… Powers and Duties (authority to require certification or verification of claims) TOWN LAW §118: Vendors are not … of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section 118(1) provides that, … the 1982 amendment was to eliminate the certification or verification requirement and instead provide towns "the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… & Co.. In addition, BofA Securities, Inc. acted as Lead Dealer Manager, along with Loop Capital Markets as Co-Dealer Manager, to assist the State with an Invitation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, 2006. The legislation required that federal contract, grant, … Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 OMB Memo on Subaward and Compensation Data Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataIX.7.B Funds Distribution – IX. Federal Grants
… on Funds Distribution, see Chapter XIX, Section 6.B for ESA On-Boarding Agencies and Chapter XIX, Section 6.C for Non-ESA Agencies. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7b-funds-distributionIX.5.B Billing for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… agency PCBU Use the Commitment Control in SFS to budget for Federal Grant Projects Utilize funds distribution … of state resources. Agencies access the Manage Billing Worksheet screen to select the bills they want to approve for … Later also requires an additional step of Processing Worksheet Approval. After approval, the system creates actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5b-billing-onboarding-agenciesIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project Costing, Grants Management, and Customer Contracts. Agencies that have not yet started using … agencies: Establish their own Federal Grant Projects, Customer Contracts and Awards in SFS Have their Projects and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… name(s) in which the confidential information resides. Imaging and Attachments In addition, there may be … with Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationII.4 New York State Financial Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-new-york-state-financial-accountingII.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Basis of Accounting; and Cash and Basic Financial Statements. An important element of financial accounting and … in the preparation of annual and interim financial statements; facilitates the comparison of information from … applied by OSC in preparation of the annual financial statements. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleDays Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… how to establish and calculate the days worked for your employees is a crucial part of employer reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/days-workedVII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… be required by OSC. Any State agency that is expected to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the … Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance. Create an AP … Vouchers of this Chapter for the amount of the reduction to the advance. The Special Use Vendor ID, fund, program, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in accordance with … in the topical sections of this chapter. References may be to GASB Codification sections, GASB Statements and/or GASB … (AICPA) Committee on Accounting Procedure. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an appropriated loan receivable. Process and Document Preparation: There are two categories of receivables on the Statement of Net Position and Balance … Section 40a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team … IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside parties such as the organization’s IT … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices