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Operational Advisory No. 33
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, … out in SFY 2023-24 and account code 55220 should be used for any shipping expenses. Account 57032, Office Supplies, should be used for the purchase of postage stamps. Reference: Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesOpinion 94-1
… salaries to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county is not authorized to chargeback to … enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]), including the compensation of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 90-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … (need for when determining to improve park district) TOWN LAW, §202-b; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §35.00: The … to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 94-10
… -- Town Charges (human rights commission) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (part-town human rights commission) MUNICIPAL … 239-o: A town human rights commission must be established and operated on a townwide basis. A town and one or more villages may establish a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-10Opinion 92-21
… (mass dismissal of cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, §99-l) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice … to the payment of fees pursuant to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town or village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-34
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … the Justice Court Fund in the State Comptroller's Office. You have inquired with respect to the mandatory parking … or a court result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the violation of any statute, local law, ordinance or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 94-5
… commissions, departments and agencies of the town, it does not, in our view, provide authority for the publication … of the town board, commission, department or agency as a body. While the report may include information such as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 2002-10
… cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Privately-owned cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-10
… cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Privately-owned cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… In addition, the Department also operates fueling stations at 42 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. As … Of those, 2,862 transactions at commercial fueling stations resulted in higher costs totaling $10,616. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesConstitutional Amendment on Debt
… state-funded debt, and the refunding of state debts. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… a discretionary function requires the exercise of judgment. Examples of discretionary functions include: … is an officer of the organization (Section 2[c]). In this case, as an officer of the non-profit, the town board member … against the municipality on behalf of his or her spouse or minor children. For example, a municipal officer or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s … Replace nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2026-27 budget. Pay tax certiorari claims from annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6Opinion 88-69
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service with … also contracts. You ask whether a village may contract for services with a private volunteer ambulance service, … town within which the village is located also contracts for services with the same volunteer ambulance service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Opinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the current and future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 3,400. The Town … payroll tax filing or payment requirements for Federal and State liabilities. The Board did not ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162XIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Expense reports must be … appropriate evidence to support the expenses claimed. This section describes the process that must be followed for … must follow these processes whether the expense report results in (i) a reimbursement to the employee, (ii) no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12