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Opinion 89-46
… §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask … a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member of the … a civil office who shall not, among other things, "be a citizen of the United States". Further, Town Law, §23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46State 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-2023Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an … per semester. Current enrollment is about 2,000 students. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated … the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… had established effective internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through … one school in operation with approximately 600 students and 110 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 … $11.3 million, which were funded primarily with State aid and real property taxes. Key Finding The Board had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceCayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… Key Findings The County does not have a written plan for bridge maintenance or replacement. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to determine when it is more economical to replace rather than repair a bridge. Further, for the nine available and completed fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a population of approximately 9,000 and … bank statements or reconciliations, and did not review system activity to detect and correct errors. The assigned … liabilities performed by the Court clerks. Review an audit log generated by the Court’s database management system, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89CUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the … of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) beginning January 1, 2021. CUNY … requirements will be covered under the New York State Paid Family Leave program (PFL). The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… processing. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR transactions as submitted by GOER and CSEA. The amount will be added through Time Entry using the earn code … used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… company fundraisers that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Lewis , Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0College at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel expenses totaled $139,424. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… to review internal controls over the Village’s purchasing and information technology (IT) operations for the period … is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The Village is governed … five-member elected Board of Trustees comprising the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s total general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… the Village’s method of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April … Village’s payroll. The Board did not adopt a comprehensive credit card policy. Although the Village adopted a credit card policy on April 23, 2012, this policy only set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central School District . … his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District Ossining Union Free School District Pine Bush …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1