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DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… introduction of a legislative proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their long-term … by the state’s Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments for all or part of the costs associated … said these types of plans will allow residents and elected local officials to better understand the impact of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 90-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of surcharge revenues for establishment of an enhanced … to the countys proposed installation and implementation of an E911 system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 2002-4
… channel is regularly used by fishing guide boats and other pleasure craft. Ice melt, prevailing winds and water currents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 2003-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (of extension to town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- … §202(5), the cost of an extension to a town water district is charged against only properties within the extension. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 2007-6
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent … unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 2007-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (obtaining an annual audit) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (requirement for audit of fire company) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (audit of fire … Whether a town board may require a volunteer fire company that provides protection to the district under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Opinion 2008-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); (restrictions on use … PREVENTION -- Contracts (amounts payable to volunteer fire company); (restrictions on use of money by volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 92-45
Whether the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department may impose a fee on certain persons to whom they provide service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 98-21
… pursuant to the provisions of article thirty of the public health law" (General Municipal Law, §122-b[1][f]; see also, General Municipal Law, §122-b[1-a][a], [b]; Public Health Law, §3001[6], [7]). Under section 122-b(1) a town, … rescue and first aid squad to provide (see Public Health Law, §3008[7]). There are only limited circumstances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Opinion 92-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of a … tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 98-10
… town (see also General Municipal Law, §119-o; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-57, p 128; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-172, p 217; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-136, p … (see Jancyn Manufacturing Corp. v County of Suffolk , 71 NY2d 91, 524 NYS2d 8) or may be inferred from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 93-20
… and paid to the county treasurer not later than the 15th day of each month following the receipt thereof. In lieu … specified in the board resolution, but not later than the 15th day of each month following receipt. Neither Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 95-1
… in the opinion. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (municipality's responsibility to pay health … Civil Service Law, §§163[4], 200 et seq .; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-64, p 126). A city urban renewal agency is "a … a corporate existence separate from the city (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-117, p 119; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978 p 68). Among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations … announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Elmira City Sc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… state. As of March 31, 2015, these funds totaled over $1 million. Lehman officials subsequently remitted over $1 million of these funds to the state. Of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) paid from five judgmentally selected bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXI.13 Procurement Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this section is to provide general policies and procedures … Requirements Please see Section 2 - Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contract Processing of this Chapter for additional information relevant to … The purpose of this section is to provide general policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi13procurement-overview-policiesIX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… the SFS, the need for the creation and/or maintenance of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is … a new fund has been identified in Bill Copy. Existing funds, regardless of historical purpose should be used for … via the [email protected] mailbox. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS-FEDERAL 25000-25099-Federal USDA/Food and Consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… provides agencies with guidance on obtaining historical data for payments made in the Statewide Financial System … and Transaction Preparation: Agencies may need historical data for payments made in the SFS for various purposes, … over the Payment Process ). Agencies should obtain this data directly from the SFS through the use of reports and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (Bureau) … will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Policy References Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part … event, including expenses that are on the State travel card and an employee’s out-of-pocket expenses. An employee … by creating an expense report, associating the travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses to the expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliation