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Opinion 90-53
… also Fox v Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society , 165 NY 517). A municipality, however, may retain consultants to … §505; see also People ex rel Hilton v Fahrenkopf , 279 NY 49). Further, although Real Property Tax Law, §572 … element of discretion (see Lynch v Town of Rhinebeck , 210 NY 101, 107). We also believe that the board, by resolution, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… 20 percent for federal income tax, and we’ll mail a 1099-R by January 31 of the following year to file with your … documents, like your Retiree Annual Statement and 1099-R tax form , are available online rather than waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects for the period January … support include State mortgage and sales tax exemptions, real property tax abatement and low interest bonds. The … of Agency benefits to affected local governments and school districts. Key Recommendations Ensure that all project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… transactions but does not have a sufficient written online banking agreement. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets with … Ensure that the Town has a sufficient written online banking agreement. … Town of Canandaigua Fund Balance Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109NY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $1817 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerSUNY Bulletin No. SU-54
… Purpose To provide agency procedures for processing payments. Affected Employees Graduate Student … Requirements Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2001 provides for a cash lump sum payment of $250 or $500. To be eligible for payment, an employee must be employed on April 25, 2001, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-54-suny-graduate-students-lump-sum-paymentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-22
… by Bargaining Unit 67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal Background Pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Laws of 2006 which provides for a change to the rules governing Longevity Payments for employees represented by Bargaining Unit 67 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-22-change-longevity-payment-eligibility-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District , Village of Tivoli , Village of Tuckahoe and the City of … general fund balance decreased from approximately $564,000 at the end of 2011-12 to less than $156,000 at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Yaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… one member appointed as Chairman. The District's general fund expenditures were $1,477,872 and $1,593,997 for the … It is that Commissioner’s responsibility to review the claim and determine if it is a proper District expenditure. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … auditor. The Board has not adopted policies and procedures to establish a reasonable level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, and fund balance as of December 31, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Taxable Travel
… fuel to conduct rent inspections throughout the New York metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was to … entitled to reimbursement for expenses to travel from his home (or rental vehicle pick-up location) to his work area, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelCity of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (2013M-289)
… June 30, 2013. Background The City of Rye is located in Westchester County, covers 20 square miles and has a … allocation of administrative services could be improved. In 2000 and 2001, the City contracted with an outside vendor … Boat Basin fund. Although the cost allocation was updated in 2001, it has not been updated since that time. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-rye-boat-basin-fund-2013m-289CUNY Bulletin No. CU-288
… Specialty Differential. Affected Employees Employees in the following titles: Staff Nurse Staff Nurse (hourly) … of the Nurses’ Health Specialty Differential is made in accordance with the 2003-2007 agreement with the New York … Practitioners who meet the eligibility criteria contained in the memorandum dated December 21, 2006 from Carmelo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-288-payment-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1196
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2012 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Affected Employees To maintain the … by any State agency. The employee is due any regular and/or lump sum payments that are equal to or exceed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1196-schedule-submitting-2012-returned-checksService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… Opportunities Outreach You're encouraged to attend site visits and pre-bid conferences to learn about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobCity of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… records. Key Findings The Director maintained limited and inadequate collection records and staff did not issue receipts for collections or maintain inventory records for the beverage events . As a result, there is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes and supported. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … Background The Town of Wayne is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is … of the cash shortage. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date accounting of bail, prepare proper bank reconciliations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Town of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented … that all cash receipts are remitted to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that all concession stand cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284