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Opinion 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-b20-6-12Travel Advisory No. 15
… Subject: COVID-19: Travel and Expense Temporary Exceptions Update: Effective … reimbursement is no longer applicable for business-related travel when a more cost-effective option is available. The … about determining the most economical method of travel in the best interest of the State, employees must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … of $50.3 million, such as fund balance and State aid, to balance its budget. Police overtime costs could … on the 2018-19 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6CUNY Bulletin No. CU-412
… of the salary increases. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of CUNY Theater Technician, Theater Technician … Technician Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in Pay Period 15C (Institution), paychecks dated 10/21/10. … 6, 2009. The new rates and other information are contained in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated August 10, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-412-2010-salary-increase-city-university-new-york-cunyLowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… and used very little of the revenue from the District’s wind power agreement to reduce real property taxes, and the … financial and capital plans to address how they will use wind power revenues. District officials have been using … and capital plans that address the prudent use of future wind power revenues. Review reserve funds at least annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mTown of Dover – Fire Protection and Ambulance Services (2016M-413)
… in. Consider holding a public hearing when entering into a new ambulance service contract. Ensure financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dover-fire-protection-and-ambulance-services-2016m-413SUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… with SUNY’s Multi-Vendor Coordinator (MVC) to submit all starts, stops, and contribution changes via electronic file … continue to instruct employees to enter their 403(b) starts, stops and contribution changes through the SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … Monitor the electricity supply contract and seek periodic competition to ensure rates are at the lowest possible cost. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andPersistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… charges totaling $22,276 included grocery, alcohol and restaurant purchases, and food purchases for “going away …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71Lewiston-Porter Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-14)
… lewistonporter audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-14East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … to receive textbooks. The District did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District's response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolOpinion 88-44
… by the firm. In this regard, we note that Article 18 does not distinguish between employment relationships which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44XVI.3.H Materiality – XVI. Financial Reporting
… and qualitative circumstances surrounding each particular case. Except as provided in the instructions to the Agency … and qualitative circumstances surrounding each particular case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3h-materialityOpinion 90-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (donation to firemen's … -- Treasurer's Powers (transfer of custody of moneys) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: A village treasurer may not transfer custody of foreign fire insurance tax moneys to a firemen's association unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20