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Opinion 97-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … or employee" or "local officer or employee" within the meaning of sections 800(5) and 810(3). Accordingly, it is our … which are also public benefit corporations within the meaning of the term "local agency" (see, General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 95-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the area of the county outside the city must be allocated to the area of the county outside the city in the manner … exclusive of the amount which must be allocated pursuant to section 1262(d). The remaining amount not set aside for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Opinion 96-3
… Services (environmental review by village trustee or firm of the trustee) -- Exceptions (competitive bidding not … providing environmental review services) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A village trustee would have a prohibited interest … appearing before the village board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions relative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-3Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … 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-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1
… 2019. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in … to make additional contributions in 2019 under the “age 50 and over” catch up, the agency must insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… and has not filed the required annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller since the 2008 fiscal … perform proper bank reconciliations. The Board contracts with an independent auditor to perform an annual audit of the … for financial recording and reporting. Provide the Board with budget status reports on a monthly basis. Ensure that …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over travel and conference costs for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District … and reasonable means of travel be used, they could have saved over $12,000 on the five out-of-state conferences …
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)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally does not provide adequate oversight of Department financial … not supported by appropriate documentation. The Treasurer does not provide adequate monthly reports. Key …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s … financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 18, 2013. Background The District is a district … the Treasurer did not submit monthly financial reports to the Board, but has filed the required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mProperty Tax Credits
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax … in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to offset the cost of property or school taxes on a … through June 30, 2017. Key Findings Using data analytics to examine high risk transactions, we identified and returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsAnnual Audit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied … automated payment system, where the claims are subjected to various system edits and validation checks, approved by the Board and submitted to our Office for approval prior to payment. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1042
… in 2011. Affected CUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA or TDA deductions: Deduction Code … Copeland Affected SUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA or TDA deductions: Deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1042-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1215
… 10, 2013 Affected CUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA or TDA deductions: Deduction … Copeland Affected SUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA or TDA deductions: Deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1215-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1159
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … repaying compensation taken by the Deficit Reduction Plans to employees in the bargaining units listed below who leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1159-repayment-compensation-taken-deficit-reduction-plans-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1119
… 15, 2011, employees who leave State service after having any temporary reductions made to Compensation as the result … bargaining units who leave State service after having any temporary reductions made as the result of the PEF, M/C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1119-repayment-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-publicState Agencies Bulletin No. 1114
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with … annual contribution amount will increase to $17,000 for 2012. An additional deferment is available to employees … in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $22,500 in 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1114-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaFood Metrics Implementation
… Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance … in part by providing information to decision makers on the extent of the State’s success in supporting local farm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Department of Agriculture and Markets $1.1 million to Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District for … free helpline. State Education Department $18.2 million to Lafayette School District for Native American school tuition. $11.1 million to the New York State Nurses Association for peer assistance. …
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
… grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8.5 billion compared to $8 billion during the same period last year. This is the … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Capital Program Revenue and Expenses
… Association, Inc. received the appropriate amount of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues for its capital program as stipulated by statute, and whether NYRA officials used these monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses