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Opinion 89-64
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (consideration paid for the purchase of property) REAL PROPERTY -- Acquisition … the village/town may pay more than the appraised value for property it wishes to acquire. Initially, we note that we … the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces and areas to be a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Monitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… generate air pollution, and the Department, must follow for air permit application and permitting processes. Permit … Vs, and may be landfills, manufacturing facilities, mills for refining grain, and the like, but the facilities’ … is received, Department staff review the application for environmental justice (EJ) concerns. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-306
… implemented the various agreements between the Unified Court System of the State of New York and the affected … (JLO). In addition, employees must have completed at least 20 years of continuous service, 25 years of continuous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-306-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… die. A March 18, 2020 report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded: "Once … of patients in one facility places these persons at risk for severe morbidity and death. Rapid and sustained public … of COVID-19, the pandemic has had devastating consequences for older populations residing in congregate settings, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is … the need for certain proposed spending reductions and tax increases, according to DOB. The Budget includes a provision … of August 31, 2021. The Budget also outlines potential tax increases, including raising the top personal income tax rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Willsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … acts as the chief fiscal officer. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $239,340. Key Findings The … book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC for the past 3 years. The Board did not conduct an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156Accounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… discounts vendors may offer. Prior to certifying a claim for payment for goods and services, agency staff must confirm the agency … act of acceptance, receivers must enter receipts in SFS for purchases from preferred sources, centralized contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … The Council has not established sufficient policies for pursuing collection of parking violations after a … violation is more than 10 days past due or set a benchmark for collection rates. Officials have not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… to determine if the Treasurer properly deposited receipts and if disbursements were for proper Company purposes for the … is located in the Village of Spencer, Tioga County, and is associated with the Village Fire Department. The … Company, which provides fire protection for the Village and the Town of Spencer, is governed by a three-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsMargaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. … various assistants. Revenues totaled approximately $72,000 for 2013 and expenses totaled approximately $81,500. Key … detail specific requirements that all disbursements are for valid Department purposes and supported by an invoice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over … did not ensure that the duties within the Treasurer’s office were adequately segregated and did not implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… appropriations totaled $47,000. Key Findings The Board has not adopted policies or procedures for cash disbursements; the Board did not ensure that claims were supported by adequate documentation. The Treasurer also did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations or reports. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… whether the Board ensured that disbursements were made for authorized District expenditures. Background The … The Board did not ensure that disbursements were made for authorized District purposes. The Board did not … bank reconciliations. The Treasurer also is responsible for performing online bank transfers. The Treasurer performs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialChemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… Department’s collections and disbursements processes for the period January 1, 2014 through September 18, 2015. … probationers in the community and is the designated agency for the collection of court-ordered restitution, surcharges and administrative fees for probation and nonprobation cases. Key Findings Due to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… our audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and fringe benefit payments for the period January 1, 2013 … County has a population of approximately 135,000 and includes two cities, 27 towns and 15 villages. The County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Seneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… was to assess the County’s water and sewer operations for the period January 1, 2015 through November 1, 2016. … Board of Supervisors. Water district appropriations for 2016 were $571,784 and the combined sewer districts’ … service providers. The Board did not analyze user rates for either sewer district to ensure the rates were adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. The Clerk claimed 112 hours of sick … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Adopt policies and procedures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review capital project finances for the period January 1, … note (BAN). The Town issued a short-term BAN for $815,000 to fund a waterline project, 97 percent of which was not … of $15,077 on this unneeded debt. The Town did not need to issue a $200,000 BAN to finance project costs for a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161State Police Bulletin No. SP-110
… of the New York State Troopers, Inc., the coverage for this disability insurance will change from $100,000 to $130,000. The calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 will continue to be 7.4 percent of the … This results in a biweekly cap of $37.00 and an annual cap for the deduction of $962.00. OSC Actions OSC will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-110-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… out if they are owed money. New Yorkers may also check for unclaimed funds at www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll … 3:00pm-5:00pm Assemblyman Marco Crespo’s Free Application For Federal Student Aid Workshop New York Public Library … Civic Association of Jackson Heights Lexington School for the Deaf & Center for the Deaf 30th Avenue & 75th Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-events