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Opinion 91-11
… look to the effect that the local law has on the power of appointment to determine whether there has been any … not be placed on whether we believe one type of power of appointment is generally broader than another but whether an amendment to the existing power of appointment curtails any power inherent in the original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-132
… paid during the claims period are reimbursable. Each judge will automatically receive the three allowances (a maximum total of $2,500) unless a judge opts out of one or more of the allowances. Allowances … 31, 2007 and are prorated for part-time judges. Each judge will automatically receive reimbursement for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-132-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, … playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do … MTA: Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesFollow Us & Subscribe
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/subscribeI.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… Chapter IV – Accounting Codes – Uses and Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes. This chapter provides useful information to assist … Chapter IV Accounting Codes Uses and Descriptions contains information and details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The State prepares financial statements on three bases of … The State prepares financial statements on three bases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Chapter. Agencies can view their reimbursement activity by running the NY_AP_CASHADV_REPLENISHMENT query in the SFS. The … public query: Reporting Tools > Query > Query Viewer When running the query enter the following values: 'VENDOR ID’ – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementXVII.4 Questions – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
Please direct questions on this Chapter to the Bureau of State Accounting Operations at Appropriationsoscnygov
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii4-questionsOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local agriculture, … should be better positioned to purchase food from State farms. The Department of Agriculture and Markets … and tasks, each of which must be accompanied by one or more performance measures. The Department uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followOpinion 2006-2
… the procedures set forth in Town Law §§202-d or 209-h in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for … the procedures set forth in Town Law §§202-d or 209-h in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for the … on the establishment of the district, may be increased by order of the town board after a public hearing. The order of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfOversight of Recyclables Handling and Recovery Facilities (2024-S-28)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately monitoring recyclables handling and recovery facilities to ensure recyclables are properly handled and recovered throughout the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s28.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfOpinion 2001-7
… opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a … district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within extension) LOCAL LAWS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7