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Opinion 92-7
… in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys … operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts … moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of volunteer firefighter's business if the Association determines, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97-10
… construction of firehouse) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b: A fire district may not enter into a lease-purchase agreement … it may be considered to be "equipment" for purposes of section 109-b. General Municipal Law, §109-b authorizes … of that section (see General Municipal Law, §109-b[1][a], [2]). Pursuant to section 109-b(3)(d), this Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 92-2
… rate of taxation...for that portion of the district which does not have water hydrants and another rate for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… controls access to the CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool system (CUNYfirst) and whether CUNY adequately measured if users’ needs were … CUNY’s Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Campus Solutions applications, is an Enterprise Resource …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… The sector’s relatively strong job gains over the past two years were fueled by increased demand for moving goods … This demand historically fueled employment in the two largest subsectors of the transportation and warehousing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Personal Income by Component, Seasonally Adjusted Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Personal income … percent in the first quarter of 2021, accounting for over one-quarter of the personal income in New York. Mixed Rebound … 2 – Earnings in New York by Industry, First Quarter 2021 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Earnings in all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… SR and SY) for the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2026 provide for a new Annual Leave and/or Compensatory Time … than full time). This program shall sunset on March 31, 2026. Effective Dates: The March 2023 Annual Leave and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… pandemic, its impact on the economy continued to be felt and was heightened by other factors, such as the Russian … Supply chain disruptions, increased demand of goods, and a tight labor market pushing wages higher combined to … unwanted spending cuts, tax increases or other actions in case of an economic downturn or catastrophic event. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section outlines the process and documentation requirements for contract and amendment … the original contract was subject to OSC review and if any terms and conditions are modified by the amendment. Following are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not ensure that fund balances were reasonable. For the five-year period ending June 30, 2013, district … monitor financial operations. The school also paid for board member expenditures that were not authorized by the … and controls over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Town of Catskill , Flanders Fire District , Plymouth Fire District , Town of Russia and Schuyler County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … procedures relating to maintaining a reasonable level of fund balance. The town has accumulated excessive fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and major public authorities during the third … all project approvals required by law. The collection and release of this information by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… operations. In today's political climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at … federal aid as a share of total revenue was the highest for counties (11.2 percent), followed by New York City (10.1 … on each county, city, town, village and school district for 2015 is available through a new, interactive feature on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately … minimized. Had the supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1711
… Employees should retain their last paycheck/direct deposit advice statement for 2018 for a record of amounts … paid in 2018 for the following that are excluded from Boxes 1, 3, and 5 and do not appear on Form W-2: Nontaxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1711-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new form AC3440 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to be used … Under the current business process, state agencies submit Form TD346 to the Division of the Treasury to request a … the new business process, state agencies must email new form AC3340 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopt and establish appropriate policies and procedures for the activity fund and did not provide adequate oversight. … to allow district officials to determine if they were made for appropriate student activities. East Quogue Union Free … County) Time and attendance records are not submitted by all employees and are not completed with consistency to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… The claims/deputy claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the district or BOCES prior to their payment; and ensures proper documentation and itemization are provided and that payment is for proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditor