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Town of Cortlandville - Improving Private Property (2018M-219)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the use of Town resources to improve private property was … no lease agreement in place. Key Recommendation Consider the legal implications of this arrangement and consult with the Town attorney as to whether it may be appropriate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-cortlandville-improving-private-property-2018m-219Town of Ancram - Financial and Capital Planning (2019M-135)
… Board established multiyear plans and financial policies to adequately manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The … period. Develop a fund balance and reserve policy to govern the levels of unrestricted fund balance and reserves to maintain. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-ancram-financial-and-capital-planning-2019m-135DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… continued improvement in the city’s fiscal position since June, but city finances could come under pressure amid a … November Plan shows higher revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also … billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG savings are also expected from anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneOpinion 90-2
… -- Grants (by village to town library) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (contract for library services with, or grant to … by the town within which the village is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for library … by the town within which the village is located and which is funded by town-wide taxes. Section 256 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 89-22
… to install traffic signals) TOWN LAW, §64(16); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1651, 1652-a, 1652-b, 1660, 1682, … traffic by means of "traffic-control signals" (see Vehicle and Traffic Law, §154) on highways outside of … which are not State highways maintained by the State (see Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§1660[a][5], 1684). Towns are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 89-18
… for wages lost from his or her regular job while attending courses of training required of assessors. A town is entitled … all appointed assessors must complete additional courses in a continuing training and education program … commencement of this term, in satisfactorily completing courses of training as required by this title or as approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 93-11
… AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase Contracts (computation of 115% … Law, §109-b(6)(c) contain three limitations pertaining to installment purchase contracts of political subdivisions. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Town of Allen – Claims Audit (2024M-123)
… Key Findings The Board did not properly audit and approve all claims prior to payment. As a result, there was an … detected and corrected, and that Town officials paid more for goods and services than necessary. All 105 claims we … sufficiently itemized and should not have been approved for payment. 47 claims totaling approximately $41,000 did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-claims-audit-2024m-123Opinion 90-47
… said to be broader than the duty to indemnify. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-243, p 303 and other prior opinions are superseded to the extent … may also be considered. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-243, p 303 and other prior opinions are superseded to the extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… & Construction $10.2 million with Butler Construction Group Inc. to construct new Department of Transportation … for assistance with the Health Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. $12.8 … of Labor $291 million for payments under the Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januarySUNY Bulletin No. SU-239
… balance of $100.00 dollars or less, be paid out in full as a lump sum and not be paid over 39 payroll periods. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-239-repayment-suny-united-university-professions-uupSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit’s (Transit) Department of Capital Program Management (CPM) has a … benefit corporation established by the State Legislature. Transit is an affiliated agency of the MTA that operates New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementThe VendRep System
… that allows vendors to enter, maintain and certify their Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire … entity. Also, after the contract is awarded, both the vendor and State contracting entity can view the status of … of the questionnaire is automatically assigned to the vendor based on its business type and business activity. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 618
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new procedure which will default … be changed in some instances. The work schedule is used to determine the prorated daily rate of pay for all … the biweekly earnings. This calculation will then be used to determine the wages for a specific period of time. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/618-automatic-entry-default-work-schedules-pay-basis-codeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up) (2016-F-29) An … did not follow DOH inventory control regulations for medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies. For … SBHCs did not follow DOH inventory control regulations for medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0Edwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… which it was entitled. Key Findings The District did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we … it is not cost-effective. Did not establish Medicaid claim policies or procedures or ensure that sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92Town of Stony Creek – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-32)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Stony Creek (Town) Supervisor maintained accurate … and reports, and the Board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The Supervisor did not: Ensure … and accurate financial reports, the Board was not aware of significant deficiencies with the Town’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/01/town-stony-creek-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-32Opinion 88-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the Court of Appeals in relation to provisions of the New York City Charter and Administrative Code ( L.K. Land Corp. v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… whether Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North Franklin Educational Center (NFEC) capital improvement project … whether FranklinEssexHamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials properly claimed State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New … balances 335% higher than they were in 2003, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … cause damaging long-term consequences. I urge policymakers to improve access for individuals and families to financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-rise