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Opinion 2002-10
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … grant, bequest, devise, lease or otherwise, the fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement, covenant or … property" is defined for purposes of article 5-K to mean "any building, structure, district, area, site or object, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10Opinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of … Whether a town may impose a higher building permit fee for structures that would have no heat and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Opinion 2001-6
… Particular Uses (purchase of personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use) INSURANCE … tax monies to purchase a personal computer, facsimile machine and refrigerator for fire department use. You ask … tax monies to purchase a personal computer, a facsimile machine and a refrigerator for department use. Sections 9104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-6Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant Overtime (2025M-6)
… costs associated with pensionable overtime earnings. For the period June 1, 2021 through November 22, 2024, we … $1.1 million. The current Chief Water Operator accounted for the majority of the non-weekend overtime hours and 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/25/village-penn-yan-water-treatment-plant-overtime-2025m-6Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported. Key Findings The Board did not audit claims … claims were for appropriate Village purposes, accurate, and adequately supported. As a result, we identified potential overpayments, and claims with insufficient documentation to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1Dual Employment
… the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September … facilities, DOCCS sometimes allows employees to work full-time at one facility and then work additional time at another facility (referred to as extra service), or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… than $725,000. As a result, it is difficult for the Board to assess alternative approaches to financial needs without a multiyear financial plan and … with the Town’s fund balance policy and develop a plan to reduce unassigned fund balance. Develop, adopt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… did not accurately calculate longevity payments for 26 of the 32 (81 percent) employees that we reviewed. As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our … agreements (CBAs) receive longevity payments, their CBAs do not include language for longevity payments upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… took a course compared to those who did not. In New York, only 20 high schools offer a stand-alone, semesterlong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… adequate oversight over financial operations and capital projects. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight over financial operations and capital projects. As a result, the Board did not have sufficient … information to oversee financial operations and capital projects. The Board was unaware of the Village’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70State Agencies Bulletin No. 2187
… the annual compensation limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase … Limit for calendar year 2024. PayServ will automatically stop ORP and VDC contributions when employees’ pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2187-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntarySt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… were missing key information such as serial numbers, locations, purchase dates and costs. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Public Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local … Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesCase Management
… the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible … About the Program An important goal for many older adults and their families is to be able to live independently, safely, and comfortably in one’s home for as long as possible. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2087
… Limit for calendar year 2023. PayServ will automatically stop ORP and VDC contributions when employees’ pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2087-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntaryPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (School) debit … supported and lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. Debit cards pose … totaling $39,398 lacked documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159XIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Local Assistance – quarterly Patient/Client Revenues (only selected agencies) – quarterly Pollution Remediation – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsVIII.1 Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Most adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-accounts-payable-journal-vouchers-general-ledger-journal-entriesVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… Officials did not: Adopt breach notification, password and mobile and removable device IT policies or implement a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Public Authority Procurement
… public authorities to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law … public authorities to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-authority-procurement