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Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… Purpose To determine whether disbursements to students from the Tuition and Fees Refund bank account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountOpinion 93-20
… the town board to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 98-24
… services are accepted by the commanding officer of the assisted fire company or department under that section is … to the same extent as if he or she were a member of the assisted fire company or department. The effect of this … 209-i(1-a) is treated as if he or she were a member of the assisted fire company or department during the time services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 98 - 19
… would have been required to be subject to a supermajority vote (see Local Finance Law, §33.00), a mandatory or … for equipment, machinery or apparatus is "subject to such vote, referendum or such referendum and vote, as the case may … subject to the same type of referendum requirements (i.e. mandatory or permissive) as an issuance of obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 97-13
… taken during the suspension. A volunteer firefighter in a fire district fire department may not be granted points for training unless … We are informed that, pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations or by-laws, a volunteer firefighter serving such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Opinion 92-4
… by L 1991, ch 413, §54). February 12, 1992 Hans A. van Nes, Esq., Attorney at Law Millwood Fire District … Whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 92-24
… GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy the threshold requirements of General … Public Officers Law, §70-a, because it is mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription, may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … DEP inspection reports indicated that inspectors generally find there is no excessive noise at the location and rarely … to provide an objective assessment of noise levels, where applicable. To DOB: Formally assess and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Baker Victory, a not-for-profit organization located in Lackawanna, New York, provides a variety of services to … charged to a specific program must be allocated across all programs. The RCM requires special education providers to … cost allocations. As a result, we could not confirm that all costs that Baker Victory allocated to its rate-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-25
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … in Bargaining Unit 67. Salary Increase OSC will insert a row in the employee’s Job Data record using the … The following procedures must be used by the agency when reporting transactions in Pay Period 1L: For Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-25-april-1-2007-salary-increase-employees-represented-rentYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of … colleges. Each college is responsible for complying with governing laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. … York College (York) is a senior CUNY college located in Jamaica, Queens. York enrolls over 8,242 students in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… opportunity to receive a hearing, should he/she decide to contest a Notice of Violation (NOV or summons). TAB also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesOpinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … serving as his or her bookkeeper or confidential secretary) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); TOWN LAW, §29(15): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Opinion 94-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be carefully monitored at the local level. The … town should establish internal controls to ensure that the stamps are accessible only by appropriate officers and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 94-27
… ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, §§200, 202(2): The cost of a road improvement undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §200 may be … owners. You ask whether a town may assess the cost of a road improvement under Town Law, §200 against both abutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Opinion 89-48
… COUNTY CLERK -- Powers and Duties (custody of bonds to discharge liens executed under Lien Law, §37) LIEN LAW, … Law, §37 to secure payment of any judgments which might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work … for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, (ii) who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… software program or database. For example, access controls can be implemented to limit who can view electronic files … require student PII be password protected when transmitted electronically to parents or eligible students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… (Authority) was created in 1968 with the enactment of Title 12 of the Public Authorities Law to address … West Side of Manhattan. The Authority was charged with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and maintain a balanced … of the Authority. The guidance also states that the fiduciary duty of the board includes adopting policies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… ). Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network, … bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, lodging, registration fees and tuition fees incurred by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expenses