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Opinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary … Whether the recording secretary of a town planning board may be employed by a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway … The town paid nearly $2,000 more than necessary for unleaded fuel purchased by the parks department. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-30
… -- Fees (exception from payment of) COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for recording satisfaction of mortgage) FEES -- County Clerk (collection of fees for recording satisfaction of mortgage) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW … SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to … years to come.” Welcoming the announcement, First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster MLA said: “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… July 1, 2021 Edition Have Personal Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in … from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Opinion 89-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL … it for Parks Service property needed for construction of a village street. You state that the value of the two parcels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 99-2
… Requiring Bidding (purchase of materials and supplies for construction work performed by municipal employees) -- Municipal Employees (use of for construction as exception to competitive bidding) STREETS … salt storage shed. Purchases of materials and supplies for the work would be subject to competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Opinion 96-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … J. LaBarge, Supervisor Town of Ulster 1 In view of our conclusion, we need not address the circumstances in … to the establishment of tax certiorari reserve funds by school districts), pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New … lives,” DiNapoli said. “Addressing gaps in the rural healthcare workforce to alleviate current shortages and plan … counties presents an additional barrier to recruiting more healthcare professionals. Not all counties have hospitals or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1915
… to the 04/01/2020 Salary Schedule to determine the closest lower step to the employee’s annualized salary. Determine the … Salary Schedule, OSC will determine the amount above the lower of the two steps the base salary falls between and … Salary Schedule, OSC will determine the amount above the lower of the two steps the base salary falls between and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1915-april-2021-retroactive-parity-salary-increase-non-arbitration-eligibleCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … of the City's collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired and the 2017 proposed budget does not contain … and stop deferring capital costs. City officials should be cognizant of the potential financial impact of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… year, budgeted appropriations totaled $184,000 for the general fund and $323,000 for the highway fund. Key Findings … would specify the number of written or verbal quotes or bids to be obtained for various dollar thresholds, among other things. The Board annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Java (Town) Tax Collector remitted all collections as … month. The Tax Collector is a separately elected official of the Town and is not governed by the Supervisor. By … Determine whether the Town of Java Town Tax Collector remitted all collections as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Other Bulletin No. 64
… process the adjustment. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1893 Reporting Adjustments to Overtime for more … checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 New York Retiree Indicator for further details on … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-64-april-2022-state-university-construction-fund-scfUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… contracted with United to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program between January 1, 2008 and … pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. United subcontracted key functions … Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) United HealthCare: New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesOpinion 89-37
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (filing of registration statements by pawnbrokers) LICENSING AND … In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller in order to … limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37State Police Bulletin No. SP-208.1
… 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021 Retroactive Salary Increases for NYSPIA and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for a 2% salary increases for eligible employees effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-2081-april-1-2020-and-april-1-2021-retroactive-salary-increases-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… guidance to employees. Officials did not reconcile fuel pump readings to physical inventory. Menands Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… a management company to ensure the Center is an active venue that attracts visitors to the City. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… County Industrial Development Agency’s (GCIDA) process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2012 through January 27, 2014. Background GCIDA is the sole IDA for Genesee County. The GCIDA Board consists of seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-project