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Opinion 92-22
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … may maintain a private tax certiorari practice limited to representing the owners of property located outside the … may maintain a private tax certiorari practice limited to representing the owners of property located outside the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Death Benefits
… member, your beneficiaries may be entitled to receive a death benefit after you die. When you became a NYSLRS member, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State of tangible personal property or taxable services in excess of $300,000 during the immediately preceding four … sales tax quarters. The contractor must also certify in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite … address an emergency situation (an "emergency" within the meaning of State Finance Law Article XI, or to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths … progress has stalled,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to strengthen its oversight of policy … and funding to address the recommendations, and if not for its ongoing efforts, maternal deaths and morbidities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsOpinion 2000-16
… "family" as used in special acts); (use of tax moneys by to purchase group life insurance) WORDS AND PHRASES -- … an exempt firefighters' benevolent association is required to use foreign fire insurance tax monies for the care and … firefighters and their families, and uses such monies to purchase a group life insurance policy for the members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Opinion 88-33
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … is estimated to be $8,000. You state that the town does not believe that it can maintain an action to force … "[t]his section shall not apply to the construction of any lateral sewer, drain or water main described in any map …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation. Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney … see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneySaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January … independent public benefit corporation established in 1971 to further economic development in Saratoga County. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… 17, 2014. Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mIslip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… to examine the Authority’s cash disbursement procedures for the period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. … and check signing functions. While the Director was on leave, the account clerk applied the Director’s electronic … designated signees to use electronic signatures to imprint on Authority checks and requires signees to maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167Chautauqua Utility District – Banking (2017M-121)
… accounts to determine the nature and source of the excess money held in these accounts. … Chautauqua Utility District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/10/13/chautauqua-utility-district-banking-2017m-121Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … of the District’s reserves, totaling $14.8 million, appear to be overfunded. From 2013-14 through 2015-16, the District realized operating surpluses and did not need to use any appropriated fund balance to finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122Perry Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-118)
… the use of fund balance in the annual budget. Use excess funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Update … to clearly describe the conditions under which reserve funds will be used. … Perry Central School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/perry-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-118Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s financial activity was … provides fire protection and other emergency services to Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Joint Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials effectively managed fund balance for the … the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg in Schenectady County, the Town of Guilderland in Albany County and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Town of Moreau – Budgeting and Multiyear Planning (2017M-185)
… govern the use of available fund balances. Create reserve funds and long-term financial plans to protect residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-moreau-budgeting-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-185Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… 10.10 requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … Key Recommendations This budget review did not contain any recommendations. … Chenango Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Village of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s information technology (IT) … The Village did not provide adequate IT security training to employees. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the City adequately secured and … information technology (IT) policies and procedures to address acceptable use, sanitization and disposal and … Council should adopt a disaster recovery plan to describe how City officials will manage potential disasters that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293