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Opinion 97-19
… as officer and stockholder of insurance agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801, 803; TOWN LAW, §177: A fire … The interest must be disclosed pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803, but is not prohibited. You ask whether a … 5% or more of the outstanding stock of the agency. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 2000-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- … for town water system) TOWN LAW §§197, 197-a: If a town, on behalf of a water district, contracts with a water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Opinion 94-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … of support, it is required to obtain assignments to the State and to such district of support rights of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… Agencies may view suspense codes and amounts on Review Paycheck. They do not appear on employee advices or paystubs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the State’s regional transportation authorities by disrupting … public transportation in four upstate areas of New York State. 1 Combined, the Capital District Transportation … and RGRTA; PARIS All four authorities are highly reliant on subsidies. State subsidies account for more than 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… amendment prior to payment. If the contract amendment does not require OSC approval, agencies must still update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractBerne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… BerneKnoxWesterlo Central School District Monthly Records and Reports 2018M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsSyosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… officials have established adequate procedures over the payroll function to ensure that compensation paid and … Syosset Central School District Payroll 2018M42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of Coxsackie – Supervisor’s Records and … the board did not ensure the fees paid to the corporation were accurately calculated and paid according to the … town-outside-village (TOV) funds that, as of Jan. 1, 2024, were sufficient to fund the entire 2024 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFiling the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… You can use Retirement Online to electronically file the information … that is listed on your Resolution instead of mailing the paper form to NYSLRS. By submitting the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/filing-resolutionContract Advisory No. 27
… Specific Contracts Guidance : Agencies are encouraged to add language to their contracts requiring their vendors to … payments. Vendors who agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid … of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a shortfall in 2017. The … Council will have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Consider a significant … in the City’s provision for contingencies. Include a tax overlay in the adopted budget. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… program and does not actively enforce the repayment of loans that become delinquent. The Department does not have a … determine when it is appropriate to write off delinquent loans that are uncollectable. The City donated two real … for addressing the losses that result from uncollectable loans and determining, with advice of counsel, when it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Vested Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you become eligible, your vested retirement will be effective on the date the application is received. Remember, it is up to you to file a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/vested-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… eligible and wish to receive your benefit. 1 Updated 10/22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/vested-retirement-benefitWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… July 1, 2011 through December 22, 2015. Background The Wilson Central School District is located in the Towns of Wilson, Cambria, Lockport, Newfane and Porter in Niagara … Wilson Central School District Reserves and Fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… period July 1, 2015 through July 5, 2017. Background The Auburn Enlarged City School District is located in the City of Auburn and Towns of Aurelius, Fleming, Owasco and Sennett in … Auburn Enlarged City School District Employee Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsTown of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… accurately paid severance payments totaling $229,251 to the former chief pursuant to a separation agreement the Town entered with the former … agreement, which included severance payments, due to concerns of potential litigation against the Town. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58East Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… are approximately $22.4 million. Key Findings The District does not have written policies or procedures to address the … and monitoring of leave accrual records. The District does not have policies regarding acceptable computer use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andTown of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (2022M-207)
… and Chemung could have incurred approximately $23,000 in additional costs to provide services to Ashland. Had … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/04/21/town-chemung-intermunicipal-consolidation-agreement-2022m-207