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Town of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton (Trustees) in 1686. The Patent granted the Trustees title and authority … of ways to the water, marshland and common areas located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County (Town). The … comprise five elected members and are separate from, and in many respects independent of, the Town Board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the District’s financial operations and other financial related activities for the period January … did not obtain quotes for goods and services purchased from three of 13 vendors, totaling $42,421. These three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233VII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… that is expected to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the advance. Reduce a Cash Advance Prepare a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advanceAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls … with relevant provisions of State Public Housing Law, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal … tenants. These costs were funded mainly by rental income from tenants and subsidies from HUD. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… 1, 2011 through August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of … vendor to access the Library’s bank account. … Newark School District Public Library Board Oversight 2014M54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental warrant checks need only one signature. The Board also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Town of Forestport – Financial Management (2013M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Forestport is … because it repeatedly under-estimated revenues. As a result, at the end of 2012, fund balance in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-forestport-financial-management-2013m-184Village of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village … 2013. Background The Village of Mastic Beach is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 14,900 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… to help protect the benefits earned by the volunteers for service to their communities. The Board also could not … policies and procedures when seeking to contract for LOSAP investment management services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Opinion 88-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund … lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of … annually or at shorter intervals. Where all moneys in a repair reserve fund have been expended and the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 1921
… of Pre-Shift Briefing. Affected Employees Employees in the Agency Police Services Unit (APSU) – BU31 who meet the … of New York State, Inc (PBA), provides for the change in the calculation of overtime for the Agency Police Services … calculated using the overtime factor of .00072 beginning in Pay Period 6L, retroactively effective 04/04/2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1921-changes-calculation-and-retroactive-adjustment-pre-shift-briefingDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… an additional $10.3 billion in new state-supported debt, all to be issued by public authorities except the proposed $3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetOpinion 93-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy … COUNTY LAW, §§401(3), 502, 526(1): An assistant county attorney or a deputy county clerk, treasurer or commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 95-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a petition to commence a proceeding for probate (subd. 1) and upon the filing of a petition to commence a proceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… city forecasts lower Wall Street profits and bonuses in calendar year 2014. Although Wall Street has been profitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… causes your loans in total to exceed the federal limits for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan … you must include it on your federal income tax return for the year the loan is granted or becomes taxable. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … With a defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement … Visit our Find Your NYSLRS Retirement Plan Publication page and follow the steps to find yours. Today, NYSLRS is one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician … that the doctor provided appropriate medical care and that services totaling $1,039,404 warranted Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 99-1
… 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … You ask whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also … right to a service award. Service award programs for volunteer firefighters are established pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1