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Opinion 91-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift to fire company); (authority to accept gift of firefighting equipment) FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district … Whether the fire district may give to the fire company the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. The MTA has six constituent agencies, including … 2011 to October 2, 2013, MTAHQ and MTACC spent $1,217,483 on travel and another $85,568 on entertainment. Key Findings … General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of State) pertaining to maximum allowable lodging rates. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesOpinion 2009-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … thereby, (2) wholly by the area of the town outside of any village, or (3) wholly by the lands benefited thereby. 1 If … be raised as part of the general levy for town outside village purposes or, if there are no villages within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Selected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program
… as MWBEs. In 2013, DED implemented a fully integrated online certification process for submitting both first-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-programOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… responsibilities. For example, in 70 of 100 sampled cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks of offenders … were performed upon intake. Further, in 32 of the 70 cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks were performed … by the POs during the offender’s entire probation term. Offenders who violated the terms of their probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOpinion 2007-4
… general fund (see Village Law §5-506[1][b]; 1996 Opns St Comp No. 96-4, p 7; 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p 374; 5 Op St Comp, 1949, p 500; see also 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-238, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 88-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (authority to increase during term) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… and properly reporting on the results. The audit covers from April 2010 through August 2013. Background The New York … mission statement was in the 1998-2002 Strategic Business Plan which was adopted by the Authority Board in December … and performance measures annually since April 2010, as required by the Act. Key Recommendations Annually review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such spending. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 12
… XII, Section 6.Q - Paying and Reconciling Procurement Card Charges , Section 6.Q.- Paying and Reconciling Travel Card Changes and Section 6.Q - Paying and Reconciling … Card Changes with the following added information: In order to help Citibank apply credit card payments properly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/12-citibank-account-numbers-invoice-fieldJamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… the claims auditor was also the Information Technology (IT) Coordinator (Coordinator), his audit of claims initiated … claims totaling $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to … before the reports were prepared, the Board should have been aware of the exceptions. Key Recommendation Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… housing preservation and development agency – is charged with promoting the quality and affordability of NYC’s … rental and limited-equity cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments. Apartments in … apartment turnovers and vacancies to ensure compliance with requirements. Our initial audit report, issued July 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… its priority maintenance needs, especially after the damage inflicted by major storms in recent years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
Determine whether the Fire Island Union Free School Ditrict District claims auditor properly audited and approved claims prior to payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Information Technology Governance – Information Technology Governance
… The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/information-technology-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023Oversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's … The New York State Education Law (Law) requires the Bureau to oversee and monitor non-degree granting private career … in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsOpinion 88-11
… a special act and extinguishment of the private right are necessary for such land to be conveyed to a party other … all times, be used for a Public Park for the Village ... " You state that the surviving grantor is willing to release … property if the land is in fact dedicated for park use, even where it was never actually used as a park (1980 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Assessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… notify them within 45 days that payment is not being made for a bill that has been submitted. WCB staff review the … general fund. Key Findings While WCB properly bills for the HP-1 penalties, it has not been making sufficient … accounts receivable and other WCB accounting records for the penalties it has inappropriately assessed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … Each public authority and benefit corporation should have formal policies and procedures identifying discretionary … policies should include the supporting documentation and formal approvals necessary for such costs. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending