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Opinion 93-13
… outside of the city. County Law, §650(1) states that "[t]he sheriff shall perform the duties prescribed by law as an … the court and conservator of the peace within the county. He shall perform such additional and related duties as may be … delegated to the municipal corporation by the Legislature (NY Const, art IX, §1; Sonmax v City of New York , 45 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13Opinion 97-11
… (see Public Housing Law, §3[2]; see also 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-64, p 126). Therefore, it has been our opinion … article 18 of the General Municipal Law (see 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-13, p 14; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-166, p 213; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-149, p 154; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Opinion 96-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (environmental review by village trustee or firm of the trustee) -- Exceptions … Law, §801[1]). Any contract willfully entered into by or with a municipality in which there is a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.3
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue, and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2663-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.1
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2661-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced today that Goodyear Tire … DiNapoli said. "I applaud Goodyear and Nisource for agreeing to voluntarily disclose their political spending … & Sons Company Safeway, Inc. Sempra Energy 20 1 1 Limited Brands Marriott International Inc. Yum! Brands Inc. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingRoosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … The Roosevelt Fire District is a district corporation of the state, distinct and separate from the Town of Hyde …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… including: foster care and adoption; child and vulnerable adult protective services; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns … on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Background The South Fallsburg Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town … records to the bank statements monthly and follow up on any differences. Ensure that the annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … that expenditures were properly supported. This resulted in: The payment of $15,041 in questionable travel costs which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… The Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Kiantone, in Chautauqua County. The Department … that the Board is adequately reviewing and approving all claims prior to payment or that a semi-annual audit is … monthly reports. Key Recommendations Review and approve all claims prior to payment to ensure that all claims have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… was to examine the internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March … and code of ethics policies, it has not adopted an investment policy, as required by statute. The Board also has … Board minutes do not consistently indicate the approval to pay these claims, which would provide a record to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mProperty Tax Credits
… homeowner’s primary residence. The qualifications for these credits vary between programs. Further, each … and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations errors, deceased … and/or establish controls to ensure credits sent to OSC for approval are appropriate . Continue to work with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsAnnual Audit
… claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee schedules. … claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers Compensation Law and mandated fe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1159
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying … who leave State service. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1159-repayment-compensation-taken-deficit-reduction-plans-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … Plan and the 2011-2012 SCF CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan to employees who leave State service. Background Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… $1.1 million with HITS, Inc. for event booking at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Office of … and Substance Abuse Services $5 million with the Mental Health Association of NYC for the problem gambling and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… percent and during the first six months of 2016 it was 1.7 percent. "Local sales tax growth is showing sustained … in collections. Gloversville had the strongest growth at 33.2 percent, which is likely due to a large one-time … the sale of motor fuel. The motor fuel sales tax component increased by 13.9 percent from the first half of 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018