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Opinion 90-59
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Fees (filing of in rem tax foreclosure lists) FEES -- Exemption from … Whether a city is liable for a fee for filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-10 ). About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with … Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC’s Office of Community Renewal receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of … As such, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) provided funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-49
… Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) and provides for a new Longevity Lump Sum payment beginning April 2010. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-49-october-2010-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuOpinion 90-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and … shall be vested with the powers and duties prescribed in sections 57.00, 58.00, 59.00, 60.00, 62.00 and 63.00 of … of such powers and duties to the chief fiscal officer or, in the case of school districts, to the clerk of the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Opinion 92-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … a county-wide E911 system. Specifically, we interpret the definition of "911 service area" to mean the entire … safety agencies throughout the county, rather than to aid individual municipalities within the county in upgrading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 92-19
… ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING … TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND … a suburban town with a population of over 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 88-65
… tax receipts to mortgagee banks when taxes are paid from an escrow account. Prior opinions, including 34 Opns St … officer must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a … residence located within the state which receives money from a mortgagor for the purpose of payment of real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 98-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY … authorizes to perform duties in connection with correction of errors on tax rolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 90-4
… a privately owned pond within the village where such pond is an integral part of the village's drainage system and where the filled in condition is a result of its drainage function. The entire cost of the … during the time the obligations are outstanding. This is in reply to your letter concerning the dredging of a pond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Other Bulletin No. 9
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for eligible employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97 Affected Employees … To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for eligible employees in Bargaining Units 96 and 97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-9-april-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumTown of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as required. … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as required. Key … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-04)
… Determine whether City of Glens Falls (City) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any elected officials. Of the 30 total individuals we tested (23 selected employees and all seven elected officials), two employees or 9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/15/city-glens-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-04Public Equities
… 94111 (415) 217-7030 www.leia.net Leadership: Clayton Jue, Chris Fong, Carolyn Diaz Roberts Email: [email protected] Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/public-equityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 36
… Fiscal Year End - Vouchers and Expense Reports Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has designated the final deadlines for agencies to submit vouchers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/36-fiscal-year-end-vouchers-and-expense-reportsOperational Advisory No. 2
… Business Units of the actions OSC will take if deadlines for transaction approval are not met. Guidance: SFS … 2014 March 28, 2014 Credit Memos Credit memos submitted for approval from April 1 to March 31, which are unapproved … to the following rules: ROA vouchers that are submitted for approval from April 1 to March 20, without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2020-21 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Over the last 10 years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… No. 33 provides accounting and reporting guidelines for nonexchange transactions. A nonexchange transaction is … of nonexchange transaction: Derived tax revenues (for example income tax or sales tax). Imposed nonexchange revenues (for example real property taxes. Government-mandated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsTravel Advisory No. 9
… : Taxability of Transportation Expenses Reference : Guide to Financial Operations, Section XIII.6 – Potential … of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station of the Guide to Financial Operations to clarify the Internal Revenue Service’s position on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/9-taxability-transportation-expenses