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Opinion 88-65
… must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a … such taxes. Such bill shall be enclosed with a succeeding mortgage statement sent to such mortgagor. This section shall … to the mortgagor at least annually with a succeeding mortgage statement. This conclusion applies to payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 95-28
… moneys by local governments, including towns. Insofar as is relevant here, section 11 authorizes local governments to … the United States of America. Each of the regional FHLBs is a separate corporation, owned by those savings and loan … The issuing bank's obligation under the letter of credit is, however, independent of any underlying contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 2000-23
… 1266; Winspant v Kreinheder , 197 AD 887, 189 NYS 767; In re Weaver , 72 Misc 438, 131 NYS 144). There is nothing on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… Wall Street’s growth can only be sustained if there is broad economic recovery.” Industry performance is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the … City, a higher share than in 2008. This year, Wall Street is on pace to shed 7,300 jobs, erasing nearly half (45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board did not ensure that officials and employees procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy. … the last 10 years, the city’s outstanding debt has grown 22.4 percent and the city’s debt service payments have risen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… What information is required to create a new Procurement Contract / Amendment? … in EDSS? Verify that the Procurement Contract / Amendment is entered into SFS and Pending OSC review. Confirm that the Audit Type is one of those listed on the chart above and that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-helpAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defined in legislation, they are typically referred to as “program” contracts and are often characterized as … (State Finance Law Article 11-B) has been enacted to facilitate timely review and approval of these agreements, … payments. This section provides information related to grant contracting, specifically: Not-for-Profit Prompt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions … To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the … Litigation settlements and arbitration can affect a NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsOverview – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS employers can submit reports in Retirement Online as a file or through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats/overviewRetroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting
… their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-service-creditCUNY Bulletin No. CU-791
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes. Affected … Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the University Director of Employee Benefits at CUNY … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-791-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesGreenport Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2019M-161)
… Determine whether the Treasurer prepared accurate and timely bank reconciliations. Key Findings The Treasurer … bank account reflected the actual cash balance for 2016-17 and 2017-18. Key Recommendations Ensure that bank … bank balances. Perform bank reconciliations within 30 days and post correcting journal entries each month. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/greenport-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2019m-161Broadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The participating municipalities entered into an intermunicipal agreement to govern the Commission. Collections were adequately documented and deposited. The Board ensured that claims were properly audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19Northeast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… computer assisted auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll records for all employees paid during the audit … Northeast Central School District Payroll 2018M140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Town of North Hudson - Payroll (2018M-166)
… Town of North Hudson Payroll 2018M166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/19/town-north-hudson-payroll-2018m-166Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)
… revenues of more than $8,400 were deposited between 26 and 59 days after collection. Meeting minutes did not always contain adequate information regarding bills approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-andCrown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… 25 check disbursements made during the audit period were not audited and approved before payment. Key Recommendations Print and sign checks after the claims have been audited and approved. Audit and approve claims … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Education Law §1724 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Elmira Heights Central School District - Nonresident Tuition (2019M-120)
Determine whether District officials accurately and timely billed nonresident student tuition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/elmira-heights-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2019m-120Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… period September 1, 2015 through March 8, 2017. Background Westchester Community College is a two-year college sponsored by Westchester County and the State University of New York and … Westchester Community College Fixed Assets 2017M78 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78